"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."— John 10:10 (NIV) John 10:10 presents one of the clearest contrasts in the teachings of Jesus: the contrast between those who bring death and destruction and the Messiah who brings abundant life. 1. The Greek Word for "Kill" The Greek word translated "kill" in this verse is θύω (thuō). According to standard Greek lexicons, thuō does not merely mean to kill.

This article is a continuation of my 2026 article, “Why and How the Canaanite Woman Justa’s Daughter was Healed by Jesus” (n.1). The Minister of Wellness (2026) (n.2) alleges that Jesus was a Nazi on the ground that because in Mattew 15:22-28 (n.3) , the woman is African, Jesus ignored her because of race, and Jesus called her a dog because of race, therefore Jesus was racist, therefore Jesus was “KKK/Nazi”. This charge may be challenged on the following levels. 1. Historic

The story of the unnamed Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:22–28 (n.1) has traditionally been interpreted as a lesson about faith. The Pseudo-Clementine Homilies, however, preserve a strikingly different version of the narrative. In Homily 2.19 (n.2), Peter recounts the story of Justa, a Syro-Phoenician (Canaanite) woman whose daughter suffers from a grievous disease. While Matthew emphasises faith, the Clementine account places ethical and dietary transformation at the centre of

Today (June 14) is Father’s Day. Oh, Heavenly Father! You care of us day by day. All creatures worship you on a daily basis, except us humans, who often fail to see your glory, your grace, and your compassion. Doves and eagles in the sky, goldfish in the lake, dolphins in the sea, lambs on the mountains, squirrels in the woods, and even ants in the soil pay homage to God moment by moment by aligning with His grand scheme. Thank you our Heavenly Father for creating all sentien