Since we are nearing ever closer to Resurrection Sunday, I thought to add one more post on Mark’s Resurrection account, and this one has some real apologetic and theological “hot potatoes.” One “hot potato” is the fact that the earliest and arguably more reliable Greek manuscripts of Mark 16 end at verse 8. Complicating things … Continue reading Mark’s Resurrection Account…
John’s Resurrection Account…
As I’m reading through John 20-21, I am reminded that in as much it is helpful to attempt a harmony between John and the other New Testament Gospels, it is likewise important for readers to keep in mind the deeply profound theological points John wants to communicate through his own telling of the post-resurrection accounts. … Continue reading John’s Resurrection Account…
Luke’s Resurrection Account…
The last blog I addressed Matthew’s resurrection account, and the reasons why the Gospel writer sought to end the account with Jesus commissioning His disciples in Galilee. What about Luke’s perspective?Luke 24 has the women—Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others—finding the empty tomb and being told Christ has risen (vv. 1-7). … Continue reading Luke’s Resurrection Account…
Did the Disciples see the Resurrected Lord in Galilee or Jerusalem?
One of the soul challenging aspects of doing apologetics is the opportunities to resolve alleged Bible contradictions. One that recently came up concerned a supposed problem between Matthew and Luke regarding the location where the resurrected Lord appeared to the disciples.According to Matthew, the resurrected Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and another gal named Mary, … Continue reading Did the Disciples see the Resurrected Lord in Galilee or Jerusalem?
Christians and Fruitfulness
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser…I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:1, 5)Nowadays discernment is needed, as it is so easy to get the wrong idea … Continue reading Christians and Fruitfulness
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