Hercules is an excellent Disney movie for those who have never seen it. You should watch it with your children, too, or nieces/nephews and grandchildren. It’s an…… Read more “Making a god mortal: Hercules and Jesus”
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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)”
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”
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”
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”
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”
How did Judas die? Ehrman on the Judas death in Matthew and Luke
The commonly held view that Judas went out and “hanged himself” comes from Matthew (27:3-10). After Judas sees that his betrayal has led to Jesus’ conviction, he…… Read more “How did Judas die? Ehrman on the Judas death in Matthew and Luke”
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