Matthew 1:18-25, NKJV 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was…… Read more “Knowing The Father: The Paternity of the Son of God, Part 1 (Matthew 1:18-25)”
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Platonic Philosophy or Scripture?: E. Earle Ellis and Conditional Immortality
“The New Testament teaching on the punishment of those outside Christ rests upon and arises from the Old Testament teaching on the nature of man and the…… Read more “Platonic Philosophy or Scripture?: E. Earle Ellis and Conditional Immortality”
Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23)
Implicit Josephus_ Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents document download Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23) The Massacre of the Innocents…… Read more “Implicit Josephus: Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:1-23)”
Wise Men Seek The King (Matthew 2:1-12)
Matthew 2:1-12, NKJV Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where…… Read more “Wise Men Seek The King (Matthew 2:1-12)”
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”
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”
Women at the Tomb: Examining Bart Ehrman’s claim of contradictory reports
Who actually went to the tomb? Was it Mary alone (John 20:1)? Mary and another Mary (Matthew 28:1)? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome…… Read more “Women at the Tomb: Examining Bart Ehrman’s claim of contradictory reports”
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