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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…
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Many Christians imagine Jesus being born into a thriving Jewish nation that simply happened to be occupied by Rome. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus was born into a culture fighting for survival. By the time He arrived in Bethlehem, Israel had endured centuries of conquest, foreign rule, cultural pressure, and religious compromise.…
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“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 (NASB95) Few verses are quoted more often than Romans 8:1. Unfortunately, few verses are quoted more often without context. Many Christians hear this verse and conclude: “God no longer sees my sin.” “Works no longer matter.” “Obedience is optional…
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Why the Answer Depends on What You Mean by “Evil” Few theological questions generate more confusion than this one: Did God create evil? Many Christians will answer “absolutely not.” Others immediately quote Isaiah 45:7: “I form light and create darkness,I make well-being and create calamity…”(NASB95) Some translations even render the final word as “evil.” Case…
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Recovering the First-Century Meaning of Pistis One of the most important shifts in modern Christianity happened so gradually that most believers never noticed it. Today, many Christians hear the word “faith” and think: In other words:faith has largely become mental. But in the world of the Bible — especially within Second Temple Judaism and the…
Restoring Apostolic Faith 