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For those interested in an in-depth study of the reliability of the Gospels, we highly recommend the following series of four lectures by Timothy McGrew. The lectures are fascinating, challenging, enlightening, and faith building. God's infallible Word is an amazing thing and Mr. McGrew does an excellent job introducing a few of the millions of fascinating gems found therein.
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What is the Shema and why does it matter? Would you believe me if I told you the Shema was the most important verse in the Old Testament? Not only that, but the Shema defined the relationship between Yahweh and both Israelites and Christians. If the Shema is such a crucial passage of Scripture, shouldn't we know what it is and what it teaches? Open up your Bible and follow along as we study this foundational topic together.
Exodus En Masse
In Luke 9:30-31, while presenting the scene of transfiguration, the writer notes both the presence of Moses and Elijah on that occasion along with a glimpse into the conversation they shared with the Lord:
The word rendered “decease” would be better rendered “Exodus”. This better rendering is more clearly understood when the transfiguration scene as a whole is considered in light of the first Exodus. It was a time of great and exalting excitement. The country was up in arms, the war was on, in every breast burned the holy fire of patriotism; the drums were beating, the bands playing, the toy pistols popping, the bunched firecrackers hissing and spluttering; on every hand and far down the receding and fading spread of roofs and balconies a fluttering wilderness of flags flashed in the sun; daily the young volunteers marched down the wide avenue gay and fine in their new uniforms, the proud fathers and mothers and sisters and sweethearts cheering them with voices choked with happy emotion as they swung by; nightly the packed mass meetings listened, panting, to patriot oratory with stirred the deepest deeps of their hearts, and which they interrupted at briefest intervals with cyclones of applause, the tears running down their cheeks the while; in the churches the pastors preached devotion to flag and country, and invoked the God of Battles beseeching His aid in our good cause in outpourings of fervid eloquence which moved every listener.
Today's article discusses the day Jesus became the Christ. Much of the scene of Jesus' baptism is misunderstood and some of the main points overlooked. Hopefully this article will help clarify some of the central themes and place the baptism of Christ in its proper context.
On a daily basis I am confronted with objectionable material through social media that comes through the channels of my “friends”. Part of this is due to having many “friends” with whom I am merely acquaintances at best or even acquaintances through an acquaintance. Whatever the case, the flood of inappropriate to downright sinful content that surfaces on a daily basis deserves a reply.
If you object to my objections, make sure you object to me and not to God. If you find them convicting, change your behavior or take a stand. Marcion of Sinope lived during the second century A.D. and is known as one of the greatest heretics of his day and history. It is unclear whether or not Marcion was a Gnostic, but his teaching was influenced by Gnosticism. Marcion drew a great distinction by separating flesh and spirit, law and gospel, the god of Israel and the Father of Jesus, and the Old and the New Testament.[1] Marcion’s theology lead him to ultimately eliminate the Old Testament from the Bible along with the parts of the New Testament that contradicted his theory.
The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector is “old hat” to most members of the church, yet one that needs to be dawned afresh. Within this parable the Lord emphasized attitudes of worship, self-justification, true justification, and forgiveness by means of comparison and contrast. Though Israel had engaged in worship before God for centuries, many had forgotten the purpose of both their worship and religion. May the words of this parable serve as a reminder to the church, and may the people of God avoid the pitfalls of the old covenant people. Today I thought I would go through and take an inventory of the books I have read in 2016, give a brief synopsis of each, note some strengths and weakness (or lack thereof), and provide a rating on a 1 to 5 scale. I have only included books which I read either in their intirety or a large enough portion to warrant inclusion. Top picks will have their rating displayed in blue. Books are not listed in any particular order. Some of these books can be found in our bookstore. If you are interested in a title, but cannot find it in our store, please message us as customerservice@christianresearcher.com and we will be happy to secure a copy for you.
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Nathan Battey
is an evangelist of the Church of Christ in Arlington, Texas. Archives
January 2024
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