Introduction In the Bible, Jesus gave secret teachings to his disciples. From a Christian perspective, all that is necessary to enter the kingdom of heaven is to take Jesus Christ as your savior. So what was the point of having…
The Spiritual Meaning of Symbolism in the Bible: Part 1
Contents In this article, I discuss the spiritual meanings of the following Biblical symbols: Son of man and Son of God The life events of Jesus The bull, ram, and fish 12 (tribes, disciples) 40 (days in the desert, days…
The Serpent Trinity and the Origin of Evil
Introduction One of the most prominent symbols in ancient religions and mythologies is that of the serpent (and its variants). In Christian theology, the serpent represents Satan and is evil. The Bible also mentions variations of the serpent symbol: a…
Forbidden Knowledge: What Caused the Fall of Man?
Introduction According to Biblical legend, humanity was in a state of paradise until Adam and Eve ate fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Although this story is often taken literally, the narrative was written during a…