One of the arguments often raised against Christians is in regards to the authorship of the New Testament Books. Skeptics of the Bible like to claim that the New Testament Scriptures were not written by the Apostles of Christ and their close companions: instead, it is claimed that these were forgeries made much later by... Continue Reading →
More Mistakes In The New Testament Manuscripts Than In The New Testament Itself?
It is written: 1 Peter 1:25-BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. One famous skeptic of the Bible, Bart Ehrman, has claimed that the New Testament cannot be trusted because there are so many “variants” in the manuscripts of the New... Continue Reading →
Why Is Jesus Called “Everlasting Father?”
It is written: Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Book of Isaiah contains many beautiful and powerful prophecies of Jesus Christ. Indeed, Isaiah’s... Continue Reading →
Genesis And The Enuma Elish
It is written: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) In 1870, an ancient document known as the Enuma Elish was discovered. This was an ancient account of the Creation, found in the remains of the city of Babylon. It dates back to around the seventh century B.C., and has... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Ten)
It is written: Mark 16:15-16-And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. In studying the passages in the New Testament about baptism, we need to now turn our... Continue Reading →
The Johannine Comma
It is written: For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. (1 John 5:7) Most Bible translations omit this verse of Scripture (or at the very least put it into brackets with the footnote claiming that this passage of Scripture is... Continue Reading →
Considering Some Famous Textual Variants
It is written: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) Thousands of manuscripts testify to the integrity of our modern day text of the Holy Bible. Over time, small changes crept into the manuscripts of the... Continue Reading →
Can We Trust Our Bible Translations?
It is written: The words of the LORD are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times. 7 You shall keep them, O LORD, You shall preserve them from this generation forever. (Psalm 12:6-7) During his investigation of the credibility of Christianity, Lee Strobel recorded his thoughts when he was investigating... Continue Reading →
Does Acts 8:37 Belong In The Bible?
It is written: Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from... Continue Reading →
Lessons From Acts 15-The Authority And Acceptance Of The New Testament Scriptures
It is written: So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. (Acts 15:30-31) One of the great lessons we learn from Acts 15 is the authority of the the Letters written... Continue Reading →