Tag Archives: the gospel

THE CENSUS FOLLOWED HARVEST SEASON, NOT WINTER (PT 15 OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTHDAY IS NOT DECEMBER 25TH)

12/16/2025UncategorizedChrist, christmas, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, jesus christ birthday is not decmeber 25th, Matthew, Old Testament, the Good News, the gospelabarkley8

The census recorded at the time of Jesus’ birth was not an arbitrary event, nor was it conducted during the harsh conditions of winter. Scripture, historical practice, and practical realities all indicate that Roman censuses were organized around times when travel was safest and when people had the means to pay taxes most commonly after harvest season. This timing directly challenges the idea that Jesus was born on December 25th.

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW PT 3

12/03/2025UncategorizedGod, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Matthew, new testament, Old Testament, the gospel, The saintsabarkley8

GOD’S STORY

When the Events of This Book Happened:

During Jesus’s earthly life, 6. B.C. – A. D. 30

Matthew’s Gospel begins with the announcement of Jeus’s coming birth, ca. 6 B.C., and ends with his post resurrection ministry in the spring of A.D.

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THE ULTIMATE BIBLE GUIDE (THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO NAHUM PT1)

01/30/2025UncategorizedChrist, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, jesus, Jesus Christ, Matthew, Nahum, new testament, the gospelabarkley8

Nahum, the seventh-century BC. Israelite prophet against Nineveh, has given his name to this book as its composer. His name means “Comfort” in Hebrew.

KEY TEXT: 1:2 – “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is fierce in wrath. The LORD takes vengeance against his foes; he is furious with his enemies.”

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The life and teachings of Jesus Christ

07/03/2023UncategorizedChrist, compassion, cross, dead, death, died, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, hope, John the Baptist, love, Old Testament, sermon, Sermon on the Mount, the gospel, worldabarkley8

The life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the scriptures, have profoundly impacted countless individuals throughout history. Jesus, the Son of God, arrived on Earth with a divine mission to bring salvation, love, and reconciliation to humanity. His life serves as an exemplary model of compassion, selflessness, and unwavering faith. In this article, we will explore the significant moments and transformative teachings of Jesus, as documented in the scriptures.

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