The Gospel of Matthew: Matthean Authorship, Early Date, Infallible Truth
The Apostle Matthew wrote Matthew’s Gospel. But do you know when Matthew was written, and what the historical evidence is for Matthew’s date? Was Matthew the first, second, third, or last gospel written? Did Matthew copy from another gospel? These, and similar questions, are answered in my written study on the evidence for the New […]
Means to Personal Growth: How I Grow as a Person
We’re all going to die and personal growth will then end. At what point does personal growth stop? The older you get, the less years you have left, and maybe it doesn’t matter any more. I don’t know how much time I have left. It could be twenty years. It could be twenty seconds. If […]
My Vaccine, Etc. Take
This is my take on the Covid-19 vaccine, etc. In 2020-21 Brother Ross has written everything on vaccines and conspiracies on his day on Fridays. I wish they weren’t controversial, but I knew they would be and I know they are. I allowed all of them. I’m fine with the position he takes. He’s never […]
Conspiracy Theory: Biblical Methods of Evaluation, part 7 of 7
Summary In summary, before encouraging anyone to adopt a conspiracy theory, please consider: Have I followed Biblical principles for evaluating data? These principles include: Have the best arguments both for and against the conspiracy been carefully examined? Is the conspiracy logical? Are there conflicts of interest in those promoting the conspiracy? Does the conspiracy theory […]
What Does God Say Is Cured By the New Covenant? The Blame Game
People have their favorite verses in the Bible, beloved ones they commit to memory. They know them well. Every verse, every word of the Bible is important, but there are key passages in it. If you think of Jeremiah, certain texts stand out. One of those is Jeremiah 31:31-34, the classic location for the new […]
Conspiracy Theory: Biblical Methods of Evaluation, part 6 of 7
The text of this post started from the sentence: “Is looking into this conspiracy redeeming the time?” and ended with: “We should follow God’s example in Genesis 18, not Satan’s pattern in Genesis 3.” The complete 7 part series is now available at the link below. Please view the series there. Feel free to comment […]
Can Anyone Be Effeminate? Consider the Chinese
As I begin to write this post, it feels like something canceled on twitter, youtube, and facebook. No one must think this or this way. It must not be said or written. Perhaps a future reeducation camp in store for someone who crosses this boundary. I was speaking this week to someone from China and […]
The Conflicting, Perplexing Calvinistic Doctrine of Free Will (Part Four)
Part One Part Two Part Three A Hebrew word for “repent” in the Old Testament is nocham and it’s mainly used of God. It first appears in Genesis 6:6: “And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.” The Old Testament makes those kinds of […]
Conspiracy Theory: Biblical Methods of Evaluation, part 5 of 7
Does the conspiracy require me to think more highly of myself than I ought to think? The Bible’s “love chapter” indicates that “charity vaunteth not itself” and “is not puffed up.” Scripture warns a man must “not … think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly” (Romans 12:3), […]