The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist (1:5-25) Part 2


John means “The Lord is gracious.” He must have been filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb, must not have drunk wine or strong drink, and must have been great before God. All of this describes one of the religious movements of that period, the Nazarene movement, whose representatives had such behavior and manners.
Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets verses 5-25 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, where the Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist is presented.
 

Judicial Authority in the Bible Part 2


Why does the example of God's judgment imply forgiveness for all those who repent of their actions, including apostasy? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains.

The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist (1:5-25) Part 1


Luke wrote his Gospel in a documented, accurate, and verified manner, but at the beginning of his Gospel he speaks of two great supernatural events, miracles, which are practically impossible to prove. The first of these is the episode of the Annunciation of John the Baptist, where he presents the appearance of an angel. The second is the episode of the meeting of Mary and the angel. Verses 5-25 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke are dedicated to the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist. Father Markos Mangasaryan leaves.

 

Judicial Authority in the Holy Scriptures Part 1


Jesus says, “Judge not, lest you be judged,” and adds, “With what judgment you judge, you will be judged.” Why should the court today be called to resemble the divine, heavenly court? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains.

Luke the Evangelist’s Prologue (1:1-4)


Who was the addressee of the Gospel of Luke, Theophilus, which means God-loving? There is a version that Luke, having been sent to Rome by the Apostle Paul, converted a centurion named Theophilus, to whom he later dedicated his Gospel. According to another version, Theophilus was the judge who was to pass sentence on the Apostle Paul and Luke wrote this Gospel to save his teacher. According to a third version, Theophilus is a collective figure and by saying Theophilus, Luke means all those who love God. Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets verses 1-4 of the first chapter of the Prologue to the Gospel of Luke.

The Source of Authority


Why is the source of judicial, legislative, and executive authorities considered divine? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains.

 

Introduction


Although Luke the Evangelist was a physician by profession and a contemporary of Jesus Christ, he never had the opportunity to see Christ in person and follow Him. He becomes a colleague of the Apostle Paul and writes down the Gospel. The Gospel of Luke presents the easiest and most graphic material for the reader. It is a Gospel of prayer. Only in the Gospel of Luke are there the parables of the Unjust Judge and the Widow, the Good Samaritan, and the Prodigal Son. The introduction to the Gospel of Luke is presented by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

Spiritual Warfare: Weaponry


Why does spiritual warfare take place in our hearts? According to the anthropology of the Holy Bible, what place is our heart? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains.

Spiritual warfare: a test


Among the many fears, why does the fear of death become dominant in our lives? Why is it considered the mother fear and drives us all to various sins? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Hogevor paterazm. neratsut’yun 29 Spiritual Warfare: An Introduction


What is spiritual warfare, how is it expressed, and against whom is it directed? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains

The Event of the Cross: A Watershed


Why is Jesus considered a sign of opposition, according to the elder Simeon, if he came into the world to establish peace and reconciliation? Commented by Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan.

Crisis: The Lord's Prescription


Jesus, predicting the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem and the catastrophic events taking place in the last days, what message does he convey to his followers to withstand crises? Commented by Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan.