Dismemberment by wild beasts, crucifixion, and immolation were but a few of the dangers the early believers faced each day. The mass execution of the Christians by Nero has left a lasting impression on history…
Suffering for the Faith, Part 2
Suffering for the Faith, Part 1
Early Christian believers were well acquainted with fear, torment, and the threat of death. History and the Scriptures attest to this truth…
The Foundation of Belief, Part 2
One of the most amazing truths of the Gospel comes in its transformative power. Such is easily, and miraculously, seen amongst even the first disciples of Christ…
The Foundation of Belief, Part 1
For the believer, the Scriptures are more than just a book. They are a guide for life, a comforting word, a strengthening voice and so much more. They are the Word of God, trustworthy and authentic. Even so, how many can actually recount the tale behind it? How many know the history of our modern Scriptures? Beyond the ancient works, how did our modern translations come into being? The details behind the story just may surprise you…
The Other Books of the Bible!?
Over the course of many posts in recent history, we have considered the canon books of the Scriptures, but that said… what of the other books? What of the “hidden” books?
Textual Variations of the Word, Part 1
Despite being among the best preserved works of antiquity, it shouldn’t be surprising that – given the staggering amount of New Testament manuscripts – many minor variations exist among them…
Historicity & Preservation, Part 2
Just how old are the New Testament manuscripts? Let’s find out…
Historicity & Preservation, Part 1
Has the Old Testament been significantly altered through the millennia, as is frequently said?
Ancient Accounts, Part 2
In November of 1946, at a place called Qumran near the shores of the Dead Sea, a chance discovery by Bedouin shepherds would rock the religious, archaeological, and skeptical communities of the world.
Ancient Accounts, Part 1
The evidence is abundantly clear concerning the authenticity of the Torah, but what of the rest of the Old Testament? Beyond those first five books, how do we today know that the rest of the Old Testament is historically accurate? Is it a trustworthy witness to the past?
