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So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind… Ephesians 4:14
A Problem in the Family Tree... or Trees: Why are Jesus' Genealogies Different? (Bonus Section)
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke different?
Is the Bible a Translations of a Translation of a Translation...? (Bonus Section)
Is the Bible a Translations of a Translation of a Translation...?
The Two Big Ones (& the Only Big Ones): Variants in the Ancient NT Manuscripts (Bonus Section)
Should we be concerned that passages in John's and Mark's gospels appear to have been added later?
Seeking Good Things (Matthew 7:7–11)
What is Christian prayer exactly? How does it change things, including us? What are 3 biblical keys for understanding unanswered prayer?
What Did Jesus Look Like? (Bonus Section)
SERIES INFO: This series of blog articles will include topics I couldn't fit into my book Reintroducing Jesus: Uncovering Jesus of...
Differences or Contradictions? Part 5 Narrative Creativity: Selective Representation & Chronology
Can an author use narrative creativity when telling a true story? Can literary creativity explain Gospel differences? SERIES INTRO: Often...
Differences or Contradictions? Part 4 Ancient Biography & History & “Narrative Creativity”
In what ways are the Gospels similar to other ancient biographies & histories? How did the Gospel writers use “Narrative Creativity” in...
A Better Place to Start (Matthew 5:27-32, 19:3-12)
Lust. Sex. Marriage. Adultery. Divorce. It's not easy to get in front of a crowd and talk about these topics. But that's exactly what Jesus
Differences or Contradictions? Part 3 Dealing with Differences in Jesus’ Words
Why do we sometimes read the same teachings of Jesus with different wording in the Gospels? Did the Gospel writers mess up? Are Jesus’...
Differences or Contradictions? Part 2 The Gospels as Ancient Literature
Part 2 – Basic Principles: Understanding the Gospels as Literature, History & Theology Four Gospels give us the story of Jesus — four...
Differences or Contradictions? PART 1 The Joy & Angst of Four Gospels
Four Gospels give us the story of Jesus — four Gospels that are both similar & different. Are these differences a reason for angst or joy? A
The Quiet Insurrection of the Shepherd King (Luke 2:1-14)
How can we have joy when we are constantly dragged into the black hole of discontent and fear? Learn about the quiet insurrection of the...
“Half-Frantic” Women (Part 3) Harmonizing the Empty Tomb Accounts
To review last article, when reading ancient biographies, like the Gospels, we find: Selective Details Paraphrasing Telescoping...
“Half-Frantic” Women (Part 2) Understanding Differences in the Accounts
THE CHALLENGE OF FOUR GOSPEL ACCOUNTS To get the most out of this short blog series, I suggest taking some time to read the 4 Gospel...
“Half-Frantic” Women (Part 1) The Significance of the Women Witnesses to the Resurrection
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WOMEN WITNESSES After Jesus’ arrest, Peter — one of Jesus closest disciples — denied association with Jesus three...
"The Christ Mile" (Ephesians 4:25-5:1)
Our goal is not stagnation but spiritual transformation, which results from both trusting and doing what Jesus says.
Undesigned Coincidences (Pt. 3): A Few More, For Your Pleasure
What’s an Undesigned Coincidence? Where key, major details remain the same when two or more authors write about the same historic event,...
"Ambassadors of the Kingdom" (John 18:33–38; 2 Corinthians 5:17–20)
The Kingdom of God was central to Jesus' teachings. What, where, and when is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean for Christians living...
Undesigned Coincidences (Pt. 2): A Boring Name for an Exciting Apologetic
What’s an Undesigned Coincidence? To recap: Where key, major details remain the same when two or more authors write about the same...
"Jesus & The Scripture" (Matthew 22:23-33)
How should Christians use and understand Scripture? Well, how did Jesus use and understand Scripture? He used it holistically with...
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