by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
The title “wise men” is translated from the Greek word magos (μαγος pl. μαγοι). The word refers to a priest of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism (we keep seeing this religion creep around every corner of early Christianity that we explore). These...
by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
Most people are familiar with the story of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Matthew claimed the virgin birth was fulfillment of prophecy, and indeed, we do find an Old Testament reference to a virgin birth. Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a...