Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been…… Read more “Simeon called Niger, prophet and teacher in Acts 13 (Black History of the Bible)”
The Essential Church invites you to celebrate our Educate the Hate Month (February 2018)
It’s hard to believe, but the second month of 2018 is now in full swing (where did January 2018 go?). With this new month comes the celebration…… Read more “The Essential Church invites you to celebrate our Educate the Hate Month (February 2018)”
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”
Mom Tribute: But God, Ephesians 2:1-7
Mom Tribute Sermon_ _But God_ (Ephesians 2_1-7) Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7 Our salvation is a wonderful thing. The Lord saved us. He took us out…… Read more “Mom Tribute: But God, Ephesians 2:1-7”
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”
Does Matthew quote the wrong prophet? Bart Ehrman on Jeremiah and Zechariah
Why does Matthew quote the wrong prophet? When Matthew indicates that Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, he notes (as by now we expect of…… Read more “Does Matthew quote the wrong prophet? Bart Ehrman on Jeremiah and Zechariah”
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on one or two donkeys? The Triumphal Entry in the Gospels
When Jesus entered Jerusalem during the Triumphal Entry, how many animals did he ride? It seems like there should be an obvious answer: he rode one animal,…… Read more “Jesus rode into Jerusalem on one or two donkeys? The Triumphal Entry in the Gospels”
God’s Word and Contradictions: Sworn Enemies, Part 3
Scriptures: Romans 16:25-27 1 Corinthians 15:3-19 2 Timothy 3:14-17 James 2:18-24 James 4:1-6 2 Peter 1:16-21 2 Peter 3:14-16 Service Music Opening Selection: “Speak To…… Read more “God’s Word and Contradictions: Sworn Enemies, Part 3”
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