Skeptics and critics of the Bible often level the charge that the Bible is “full” of contractions. An example of this kind of charge involves the accounts of Paul’s conversion…
Consequently, it should not be surprising that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write an epistle warning believers about the future arrival of these malicious counterfeits.
We all know the old joke about why the chicken crossed the road; it simply wanted to get to the other side. One could ask the same question about why…
Many people no longer think the Bible is relevant to today’s world, and it’s easy to see their perspective. For instance, how many ancient books provide suitable insights for how…
Some people like to shop. Usually I only shop in a few specific stores. Some like shopping in lots of different stores. For example, my wife likes to grocery shop…
Have you ever wondered where the NT came from or how it became the “New Testament”? There are a lot of explanations as to how the church came to “recognize”…
Several passages in the Gospels can be difficult to understand; as a result some are often misinterpreted. One such passage is the “Parable of the Sheep and Goats” (Matthew 25.31-46). …
Many Christian reading the Gospels find it confusing that Jesus came to John the Baptist for baptism. Specifically, they find it odd because if Jesus was in fact sinless, then…
Wolves are a beloved figure these days. For some they symbolize freedom, strength, and the beauty of America’s untamed past. That’s because few of us have ever been attacked by…
Many people like riddles and puzzles and the harder the better, but there may be none harder than the question of was John the Baptist (hereafter simply “John”) the fulfillment…