by Gil Rugh | Dec 24, 2015 | Articles
The gifts that the magi presented to the Messiah were very significant. In addition to financing Joseph and Mary’s trip to Egypt, the gifts also had specific symbolism associated with them. The fact that Matthew specifically identified them as gold, frankincense and...
by Gil Rugh | Dec 18, 2015 | Articles
“And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your...
by Gil Rugh | Dec 11, 2015 | Articles
The virgin birth of Christ is a foundational doctrine. If Jesus Christ is not the virgin-born Son of God, then no one can gain salvation through Him. If Christ was not God, it would not matter how great a man He was or how tremendous His accomplishments were. If...