Introduction: The clash between Arius of Alexandria, the brilliant defender of monotheism, and Nicholas of Myra, later sainted as “Santa Claus,” at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. was more than a personal dispute—it was a turning point in Christian history. Arius, renowned for his intellect and spiritual discipline, stood against the rising tide …
Summary: What Is the Resurrection Parable? Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him [Jesus], “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For …
This article explains the biblical meaning of “Return” as taught by Dr. Leland Jensen, showing how prophecy is fulfilled through mission rather than physical reappearance. Summary: An Explanation of the Return – Parable of Jesus, by Jesus Dr. Leland Jensen devoted fifty years to teaching — a long and honorable ministry. I had the privilege …
Preface to 2025 Article Resurrection This is an updated republication of the original writing, authored in 1992 by Dr. Leland Jensen. The document was proofread and edited by Jo York, a member of Dr. Jensen’s second International Baháʼí Council, and was first published online in 1996, at bahaifaith.net, by Robert Wright at the request of …
In 1990, I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Jensen explain the meaning of the parable of the Resurrection. Central to understanding it in fullness was his explanation of the “whitewashed tombs filled with dead men’s bones.” I’ve decided to resurrect this critical teaching of Dr. Jensen’s for your edification and for posterity. DEAD MEN’S …