John MacArthur builds his sermons through a rigorous, verse-by-verse expository process that prioritizes letting the biblical text dictate the sermon’s structure rather than forcing it into a pre-determined outline. He begins by isolating the passage and conducting deep personal study, which involves repeated reading, meditation, and consulting original Greek lexicons to determine exactly what the text says. …
The figures of the Son of Man and the Ancient of Days are distinct entities in the prophecy of Daniel 7, though Jesus identifies himself with the former. What Does The KJV Bible Say? Daniel 7, the Ancient of Days (God the Father) gives the Son of Man (Jesus) eternal dominion, glory, and power to judge, as seen in …
“Not my will, but yours be done” originates from Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion, recorded in Luke 22:42 and Mark 14:36. In this moment, Jesus expressed his human desire to avoid the impending suffering (“take this cup from me”) while simultaneously submitting to the divine plan (“yet not my will, but yours be done”). This declaration highlights …
Book of Genesis, the Promised Land refers to the territory in Canaan that God pledged to Abraham and his descendants. This covenant was first established in Genesis 12:7, where God told Abram, “To your offspring I will give this land,” and was later reaffirmed to his son Isaac (Genesis 26:3) and grandson Jacob (Genesis 28:13). The specific boundaries of this land were defined in Genesis 15:18–21, which states the …
Annas and Caiaphas were the two high priests involved in the arrest, trial, and execution of Jesus. Annas served as high priest from A.D. 6 to 15 but retained significant power behind the scenes even after being deposed by the Romans. Caiaphas, Annas’s son-in-law, was the official ruling high priest from A.D. 18 to 36 and is the primary figure who orchestrated the plot …
Inside Caiaphas’ Tomb: Proof He Feared Jesus presents a speculative theory by Simcha Jacobovici that two Roman nails found in the Caiaphas family tomb (discovered in 1990 in Jerusalem’s Peace Forest) were not trophies, but amulets or evidence the High Priest kept out of terror after witnessing Jesus’ death and the tearing of the Temple veil. Key Claims and Context What Does The KJV …
The SSPX (Society of St. Pius X) is a traditionalist Catholic society that remains not in full communion with the Holy See due to doctrinal and disciplinary disagreements, particularly regarding the validity of the post-Vatican II Mass and the authority of the Second Vatican Council itself. Under the CIC (Code of Canon Law), the SSPX holds a unique and irregular status: CIC refers to …
Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, is renowned for his unwavering faith and martyrdom by flaying. Tradition holds that he preached in India, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Armenia, where he converted King Polymius to Christianity. Angered by these conversions, the king’s brother, Astyages, ordered Bartholomew’s execution. He was flayed alive and subsequently beheaded, enduring the brutal torture without renouncing Christ. Some accounts also mention him being crucified …
Saint James the Greater, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and the first apostle to be martyred. Jesus bestowed the nickname “Boanerges” (Sons of Thunder) upon James and John in Mark 3:17 due to their fiery evangelical zeal, impetuousness, and strong temperaments. Reasons for the Nickname Martyrdom and Legacy What Does The KJV Bible Say? Saint …
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), known as the Golden-Mouthed Preacher, was a prominent Archbishop of Constantinople whose powerful sermons challenged imperial authority and social injustice, ultimately leading to his exile and death. What Does The KJV Bible Say? St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” Patriarch of Constantinople, famously shook the Roman Empire by fearlessly criticizing imperial decadence …
