Some have trouble figuring out how King Saul died because the telling of the event in 1 Samuel 31 differs the telling of the same incident in 2 Samuel 1. Yet, there is really no conflict here, and the obvious differences serve a larger literary purpose.1 Samuel 31 records that Saul was critically wounded in … Continue reading How Did King Saul Die?
What is the Second Death?
What is “the second death” all about? Revelation 2 includes a letter to the Christian community in ancient Smyrna written by the prophet John on behalf of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is “the first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life” (v. 8).1 The letter is meant to encourage believers … Continue reading What is the Second Death?
Did the Gospel Writers Contradict Eacher Other? Matthew and Mark versus Luke on The Calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John.
Someone once inquired with me about an apparent contradiction in the Bible having to do with Jesus call to the disciples to become fishers of men.The problem is setup this way: Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:14-20 record that Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, spotted Peter and Andrew casting nets into the water, then … Continue reading Did the Gospel Writers Contradict Eacher Other? Matthew and Mark versus Luke on The Calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John.
Is Gamaliel’s Mention of Theudas and Judas the Galliean an Error?
I recently came accross the Wikipedia article on the “Historical Reliability of the Acts of the Apostles,” which was an interesting read with an obvious slant in favor of the presupposition Luke’s work is unhistorical.Acts 5:36-37 is one of the article’s alleged problematic passages, which tells of a Pharisee named Gamaliel saying, “For some time ago Theudas … Continue reading Is Gamaliel’s Mention of Theudas and Judas the Galliean an Error?
A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it, That I will keep Your righteous ordinances. I am exceedingly afflicted; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, And teach me Your … Continue reading A LAMP TO MY FEET AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH
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