Behold, the Man!
Pilate paraded Jesus before the crowd and exclaimed, "Behold, the man!" (Jn. 19:5). Significantly, this very phrase is found in an Old Testament prophecy that heralds the coming of Israel's Messiah.
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Pilate paraded Jesus before the crowd and exclaimed, "Behold, the man!" (Jn. 19:5). Significantly, this very phrase is found in an Old Testament prophecy that heralds the coming of Israel's Messiah.
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Is it possible to rediscover the church of the New Testament in today's world? Many sincere people have never considered this possibility. But is it possible?
Exactly what is "psychology" and how does this area of interest relate to the Bible?
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Is worship "regulated" by God? Or is man left to his own inclination in this matter?
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This article examines the claim that Isaiah prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, refuting theories of skepticism and highlighting the historical evidence and biblical interpretations that support the prophecy.
There is an exploding educational phenomenon in America. It is the accelerating practice of homeschooling. Some charge that homeschooled kids suffer from inadequate socialization. A new study disputes this allegation.
