Carlos Xavier

Christians sometimes criticize other Christians for arguing or debating about “doctrine,” especially when holding a minority position. While this may sound humble, it rests on a […]

The parable of the sower stands among Jesus’ most well-known and frequently preached teachings. It appears in all three Synoptic Gospels and consistently ranks among the […]

In Daniel 7:27, modern translations differ over a small but important detail: will the nations “serve and obey him” (the son of man) or “serve and […]

Paul’s reference to the “third heaven” and “paradise” in 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 should be understood within a Jewish apocalyptic, end days context rather than as a […]

As Jesus was leaving the Temple, his disciples came to him, pointing out the Temple buildings.  He said to them, “Do you see all these buildings? […]

“Death for the Christian is the doorway to Heaven’s glory….for it is merely a gateway to eternal life beyond the grave.” Billy Graham “Focus on the […]

The Book of Hebrews offers one of the clearest explanations of how the coming of Messiah brought about a decisive paradigm shift to the Torah’s sacrificial […]

When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowds shouted: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming […]

The Olivet Prophecy (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21) is one of the most debated passages in the New Testament. Two groups in particular—full preterists (who […]