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

Eschatology

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Simeon’s Surprise and Our Forgotten Hope: The Resurrection

Simeon’s hope for the Messiah’s earthly reign highlights Christian eschatology, emphasizing resurrection, renewal, and the Kingdom of God.

False Teaching from Peter in John 21? If the First Pope Got it Wrong, to Whom do Catholics Turn

Introduction In John 21:20-23, we encounter a fascinating incident involving Peter and “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” traditionally understood to be John. The passage reads:...

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,...

How We Know 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 is a Very Early Creed

In the early days of Christianity, the message of the Gospel was succinctly encapsulated in 1 Corinthians 15:3-7. This passage, known as the Kerygma, outlines the core...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Text Criticism

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My Favorite Passage That’s Not in the Bible

Discover a thought-provoking exploration of Bible controversies. Dive deep into scholarly debates surrounding the authenticity of disputed passages, and explore their profound...

by Dan Wallace

Angels and Demons

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Are Demons the Disembodied Spirits of the Nephilim?

This post delves into the diverse theological interpretations of demons, ranging from traditional Christian views of them as Fallen Angels to the intriguing theory that they...

by C Michael Patton

Infographic: Is Jesus the Son of Man from Daniel 7:13–14

Apologetics

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Who is this Son of Man? A Review of My Debate with Dr. Bart Ehrman (Part 2)

Justin Bass and Bart Ehrman Smiling Together Jesus persists in veiling himself in indirect references and metaphors…It is almost as though Jesus were intent on making a riddle...

by Justin Bass

Apologetics

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Who Do You Say That I Am – Watermark Apologetics Conference

Who Do You Say That I Am? My Answer Was Late for Your Conference! OK, I admit it. I was a little late for the “Who Do You Say That I Am?” conference. Thank you Watermark...

Widely Held Myths About Ancient Sources

In late 2013 Dr. Craig Blomberg taught a thirty-session class for Credo Courses on the historical reliability of the New Testament Gospels. This blog is a transcript (with...

by C Michael Patton

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