The pre-incarnate Christ is revealed in various Old Testament accounts, including Jacob's wrestling match and Joshua's encounter with the commander of the army of Yahweh. These theophanies and Christophanies demonstrate God's presence and power in human history, setting the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ. Through these encounters, believers can learn about God's character and nature, and how to respond to His presence in their lives. [... more]

Pastor Rick explores the concept of Christophany, where Jesus appears in the Old Testament, often in human form, and how these encounters validate the New Testament Christ. He examines specific instances, such as Abraham's and Jacob's encounters with the pre-incarnate Christ, and how these experiences shape our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. [... more]

Jesus is revealed in the Old Testament as Yahweh, the Almighty God, Creator of all, and His appearances in human form, known as Christophanies, are a manifestation of God in creation, pointing to His deity and pre-existence before creation. These appearances are a reference point for future students of the scripture, all the way through the apostles who gave us the New Testament, and they originate in the Old Testament, giving us the doctrine of Christ's nature and role in creation. [... more]

Abraham's life is a testament to his unwavering faith in God, exemplified by his willingness to be God's friend, demonstrated through spontaneity, humility, and recognition of God's greatness, as seen in his encounter with three visitors, including the Lord, in the heat of the day. [... more]

The Bible is a revealed book, written and authored by God, containing the disclosure of His truths and self-disclosure. Natural revelation gives man the consciousness of God, but special revelation, including theophany, prophecy, and miracles, is necessary for a total knowledge of God. The canon of Scripture is closed, and God is not revealing Himself today apart from His Word. [... more]

God's revelation is a broad category that includes natural revelation, which is visible in creation and in man, and special revelation, which is specific information about God's character, plans, and actions. God has communicated through various means, including theophany, prophecy, miracles, and writing down His word in the Bible, which is a culmination of His revelation and a product of His disclosure of Himself to us. [... more]

The Shekinah, a manifestation of God's glory, is explored through various biblical accounts, including the burning bush, Christophany, and Theophany. Dr. R.C. Sproul discusses the intersection of transcendence and immanence in God's nature, and how Christ is the visible manifestation of God's eternal glory. [... more]

Moses' encounter with the burning bush was a supernatural phenomenon where God's glory, known as the Shekinah, made itself visible through fire. This experience is mirrored in the lives of Abraham and Paul, who also encountered the Shekinah glory in their own transformative moments. The Shekinah glory is a visible manifestation of God's presence, often accompanied by fire, and is a crucial aspect of God's relationship with humanity. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various topics including the application of logic to biblical accounts, the use of Greek grammar in understanding scripture, and the nature of the angel of the Lord. He also addresses the concept of objective morality and its relation to God's character, and critiques Roman Catholicism for its apostate teachings and false doctrine. [... more]

The story of Christmas goes back to the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve's disobedience led to sin and a broken fellowship with God. God's plan to restore this fellowship is seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who was born to die for humanity's sins. The Old Testament contains Christophanies, or pre-incarnate appearances of Jesus, which demonstrate God's presence and love for humanity. [... more]

Jesus performs a miracle by feeding 5,000 people with a boy's sack lunch and then walks on water to join his disciples in a boat, revealing his divine authority and glory to them, and to all who seek to understand his true identity as God Almighty. [... more]

The Shekinah, a manifestation of God's divine glory, is explored in the context of biblical theology, including Christophany, transcendence, and immanence. The discussion delves into the nature of God's presence and its relationship to the burning bush, theophany, and the person of Christ. [... more]

The Shekinah glory of God was revealed to Moses in the burning bush, an experience that changed his life and had significant implications for human history. This phenomenon is also seen in the lives of Abraham and the Apostle Paul, and is a manifestation of God's presence and power. [... more]

The angel of Jehovah is a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ before the first advent of Christ. He often appeared to Israel, including in Genesis, Exodus, Judges, and 2 Samuel, and is expected to appear again in the time of Jacob's trouble, also known as the Great Tribulation. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various Christian apologetics topics, including Bible doctrines, textual criticism, demonic possession, and the nature of evil. He also explores the concept of a pre-incarnate Christ and the significance of Melchizedek. Additionally, he addresses the issue of idolatry in the Roman Catholic Church. [... more]

Trying to accomplish God's plans by worldly methods inevitably leads to unwanted consequences, and God requires faith that waits when it comes to his promises and his plans. A spiritual dilemma can arise when we are tired of waiting and make emotional choices instead of spiritual ones, leading to enormous mistakes. Divine intervention can occur, and God shows us that he really does care, even in the middle of our dilemmas. [... more]

Jesus walks on the Sea of Galilee to pass by his disciples, who are struggling against a fierce wind. This event is a theophany, a visible manifestation of God's glory, and Jesus uses it to reveal his identity as the Son of God. The disciples are initially terrified, but Jesus calms their spirits and explains that he is with them, and that they should not be afraid. [... more]