Luke 8:4-8, 11-15 4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5 “A… Read more "The Gospel: Divine Initiative, Human Response, Part 2 (Luke 8:4-8, 11-15; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Falling Away Series)"
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The Gospel: Divine Initiative, Human Response, Part 1 (Luke 8:4-8, 11-15; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Falling Away Series)
Luke 8:4-8, 11-15 4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5 “A… Read more "The Gospel: Divine Initiative, Human Response, Part 1 (Luke 8:4-8, 11-15; Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Falling Away Series)"
Remain in the Vine, Continued (John 15:9-17, Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and…… Read more “Remain in the Vine, Continued (John 15:9-17, Falling Away Series)”
Remain in the Vine, John 15:1-17 (Falling Away Series)
John 15:1-17, NKJV “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and…… Read more “Remain in the Vine, John 15:1-17 (Falling Away Series)”
Miracles: the Historical Problem
Bart Ehrman and I disagree when it comes down to his view of evil and my view. I believe that evil is bad, as much as Ehrman…… Read more “Miracles: the Historical Problem”
Sermon: The Skepticism of Skepticism and the Logic of Faith (John 20:24-29)
To participate in our Passover Meal (the Lord’s Supper), listen to the audio file above. Happy Resurrection Sunday or Passover Sunday to our members, listeners,…… Read more “Sermon: The Skepticism of Skepticism and the Logic of Faith (John 20:24-29)”
Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed
Paul deals with the problems in the church by addressing the church at large and pleading with all the members to change their ways. Why doesn’t he…… Read more “Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed”
No need for divine damage control: a response to Bruce Wildish in the Story of the Magi
Many believers will object that, through the device of dream revelation, God provided for both Jesus’ escape to Egypt and his safe resettlement in Nazareth some time…… Read more “No need for divine damage control: a response to Bruce Wildish in the Story of the Magi”
Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated
Whenever Paul talked about being raised with Christ, it was always as a future event (see, for example, Romans 6 and 1 Corinthians 15). Within Paul’s churches,…… Read more “Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated”
Matthew vs. Paul: Bart Ehrman and the faith vs. works controversy revisited
If Matthew, who wrote some twenty-five or thirty years after Paul, ever read any of Paul’s letters, he certainly did not find them inspiring, let alone inspired.…… Read more “Matthew vs. Paul: Bart Ehrman and the faith vs. works controversy revisited”
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