Matthew 2:23 “fulfilled what was said through the prophets: He will be called a Nazarene

Matthew 2:23 says that when Jesus moved to the town of Nazareth, this “fulfilled what was said through the prophets: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’ ” There’s only one problem. The prophets never said this! Matthew actually made it up.

Matthew 2:23 says that when Jesus moved to the town of Nazareth, this “fulfilled what was said through the prophets: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’ ” There’s only one problem. The prophets never said this! Matthew actually made it up. If you’ll look closely at the text, you’ll see that Matthew does not use his… Continue reading Matthew 2:23 “fulfilled what was said through the prophets: He will be called a Nazarene

Can a woman be ordained as a pastor of a Christian church?

Can a woman be ordained as a pastor of a Christian church? While many denominations are ordaining women as pastors, it is not a biblical position. First Timothy 3, where the qualifications of elders and deacons are listed, is directed solely to men. The apostle Paul has written, “But I suffer not a woman to… Continue reading Can a woman be ordained as a pastor of a Christian church?

From which of David’s sons was Jesus descended?

From which of David’s sons was Jesus descended? In Matthew 1:6 Jesus’ ancestry is traced through Solomon, while in Luke 3:31 it is traced through Nathan.

From which of David’s sons was Jesus descended? In Matthew 1:6 Jesus’ ancestry is traced through Solomon, while in Luke 3:31 it is traced through Nathan. Matthew 1:1–16 gives the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph, who was himself a descendant of King David. As Joseph’s adopted Son, Jesus became his legal heir, so far as… Continue reading From which of David’s sons was Jesus descended?