This deep dive into ancient letter-writing practices explores how the use of amanuenses impacts our understanding of New Testament authorship, challenging modern assumptions...

The American God – A Prophet Without Honor: Why Familiarity with Jesus Can Be Dangerous

When I first moved to Dallas for seminary, stepping into Dallas Theological Seminary, I felt a new sense of identity forming. After all the classes, the training, and...

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The early Gospels were not available in the Canon we have today during the first century. Each Gospel writer crafted their narrative for a specific audience, much like tracts,...

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Theology

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What is the Witness of the Spirit and Why Don’t I Have it?

Delve into the depths of Romans 8 as we explore the meaning of the 'witness of the Spirit' in Paul's teachings. Join us in this thoughtful examination of faith, suffering, and...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

New Testament

Sanctification

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Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!

Christian Leaders and the Gray Areas of Godly Life When Christian leaders talk about how to live a godly life, they eventually turn to the gray areas those things that are...

Is Christian Polytheism Possible?

This post investigates the intriguing notion of Christian polytheism, tracing the shift from monolatry in the Old Testament to monotheism in the New Testament. It discusses...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Culture

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Christian Life

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” LUKE 6:27-28 (ESV) Last Friday...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Difficult Passages In The Bible

New Testament

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Rethinking the Whole “If We Are Faithless . . .” Thing (2 Tim 2:11-14)

2 Timothy 2:11-14 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him; If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will...

by C Michael Patton

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