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There is a confession I have hesitated to make for years. I do not naturally gravitate toward the Gospel of John. I realize that statement may surprise many Christians. If asked to name their favorite Gospel, I suspect most believers would choose John. It is poetically written, heavily romanticized and profoundly devotional, it is also…
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“But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in…
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Few biblical phrases are more frequently conflated than “Son of Man” and “Son of God.” Many readers assume the titles are essentially interchangeable descriptions of Jesus. They are not. The difference is not merely linguistic; it affects how we read both the Old Testament and Jesus’ own self-understanding. One of the most common examples cited…
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One of the most beautiful promises in the Old Testament is also one of its most misunderstood. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God declares: “Behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah… I will put My law within them…
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One of the greatest misconceptions in modern Christianity is the idea that the Old Testament is about law, while the New Testament is about grace. Scripture never actually presents that contrast, though many claim that it does. From the beginning, God’s relationship with Israel was covenantal—established by His grace, sustained through covenant faithfulness, and expressed…
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Every few months the same claim resurfaces across social media: “The Gospels were anonymous.” “We don’t actually know who wrote them.” “The names Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John weren’t attached until much later.” The implication is always the same: If we cannot prove the traditional authors personally penned every word, then the Gospels must be…
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One of the greatest dangers facing the modern church is not atheism. It is not secularism. It is not even outright unbelief. It is the ancient temptation to seek secret knowledge. And sadly, it’s more often than not because someone or a group is chasing spiritual dopamine than it is heart felt devotion. Because the…
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Every so often someone asks me why I am a Christian rather than Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, or simply agnostic. My answer usually surprises them. Without Jesus, I would likely be agnostic. That may sound strange coming from someone who spends so much time studying Scripture, theology, and Church history, but it is true. Remove Jesus…
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One of the most dangerous phrases in modern Christianity may be: “The Bible clearly says…” Sometimes it does. Many times, however, what follows is not Scripture itself, but someone’s interpretation of Scripture. There is a difference. Scripture is inspired. Our interpretations are not. That distinction matters. For nearly two thousand years, faithful Christians have debated…
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Modern Christianity often speaks about salvation as though the central question of the Bible has always been: “What happens to me when I die?” But for most Jews living during the Second Temple period, that was not the primary question. Their question was far larger: “How will God restore His people?” To understand the New…
Restoring Apostolic Faith 