What is Baptism for The Dead? – 1 Corinthians 15:29
What does Paul mean when he says, "If the dead are not raised... why then are they baptized for them?"
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July 6, 2024
Historical Christian Thought
Historical Christian Thought is a project that organizes the sayings and teachings of historical church theologians, pastors, and teachers by topic. Over the last 2000 years, the church has compiled a mountain of faith-producing literature. However, the sheer quantity makes it impractical for people to become familiar with the history of Christian thought. Consequently, by…
July 6, 2024
Immanuel – History, Meaning, and Prophecy
Immanuel a story of prophecy, fear, and the power of God.
May 29, 2024
The Letter From Polycarp To The Philippians
A letter written by Polycarp to the Church in Philippi.
May 13, 2024
The Core of Methodism In Three Verses
These three verses capture something of the core of Methodism as a movement and helped make it powerful.
May 12, 2024
“Son of Man” In The Old And New Testament
A look into all the different ways "son of man" is used in the Bible
April 25, 2024
Jesus Calls Himself The “Son of Man” in 75 Verses
The expression “son of man” was Jesus' favorite way of describing himself. The term appears around 83 times in the New Testament, of which 79 are attributed to Jesus. Christ called himself the “Son of Man” so that he could openly discuss his mission and identity. Those who had an ear to hear could decode…
April 10, 2024
Why Did Jesus Ride a Donkey Into Jerusalem?
How historical and Biblical context can help us understand the message behind the Triumphal Entry.
March 27, 2024
The Gospel of Matthew Index and Commentary
Chapter 1: Introduction to Jesus The Genealogy of Jesus The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez…
March 13, 2024
Does Jesus’ Authority Over Sin Prove He’s God?- Mark 2:1-12
Does Jesus really claim to be God in the story of the paralytic (Mark 2:1-12)?
February 26, 2024
Do The Beatitudes Fulfill the 10 Commandments?
The harmony of the old and new testaments.
July 8, 2023
7 Bible Verse about Matthew the Tax Collector
Every verse about the author of Matthew's Gospel.
July 1, 2023
The Life and Death of Matthew the Tax Collector
Who was Matthew the tax collector and what did he do after Pentecost?
June 28, 2023
The 2,700-Year-Old Bethlehem Bulla
Evidence for the long history of Bethlehem the birthplace of Jesus.
June 26, 2023
7 Verses about Thomas the Apostle
Though he is most well-known for his doubts about the resurrection, Thomas appears more times in the New Testament than most of the other Apostles. John records many of the doubting Apostles' thoughts and feelings about the events of the New Testament. (See his full biography here: Who was Thomas the Apostle?) Thomas in Acts…
June 23, 2023
Why Matthew Has Two Names: (Matthew/ Levi)
Who is Levi, and why is he called Matthew???
June 21, 2023
Fatherhood and the Beatitudes
Fatherhood is a noble and sacred role marked by immense responsibility, love, and sacrifice.
June 19, 2023
The Egyptian Origins of Hebrew Names
This is a counterargument to those who believe that the nation of Israel never spent time in Egypt in bondage.
June 14, 2023
19 Verses About Gehenna – “The Vally of Slaughter”
All the verses in the Bible about Gehenna.
June 13, 2023
What is Gehenna? “The Valley of Slaughter”
Gehenna is a Greek word that comes from the Hebrew word Ge-Hinnom, which means “Valley of Hinnom.” Other names include: “the high place of Topheth,” the “Valley of Ben Hinnom,” and “The Valley of Slaughter.”
June 12, 2023