Introduction Over the years, I have had the chance to talk to several Jewish people about spiritual issues. A common Jewish objection that I continue to hear is that Jewish people don’t believe that a human can be sacrificed for… Continue reading →
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History repeats itself – the ten spies and their bad report
Saul of Tarsus – better known as Paul the Apostle – helps us in knowing how to apply principles in the Hebrew Scriptures to our own lives: “Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as they indeed craved them . . . Now these things happened to them as […]
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Debating the Historicity of Sinai and the Resurrection
A few years back, I did a dialogue with a Reform rabbi on the similarities and differences between our beliefs. During the event, the rabbi noted he didn’t think it was relevant whether the Exodus event happened or not. In… Continue reading →
A Look at the Challenge of the Old Testament
Jesus, Paul, and the apostles were raised on the Old Testament, or what is properly called the “Tanakh.” Thus, there was no “New Testament” during the ministry of Jesus. Paul says in 2 Timothy 3: 16-17, “All scripture is given… Continue reading →
They make shrewd plans against Your people
Once a year in the month of May, Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers. Called Yom HaZikaron in Hebrew, its official name in English is the Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostile Acts. Most Israelis attend a ceremony during that day, standing to attention for two minutes while air raid sirens wail, […]
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New Book: The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life by James Warner Wallace
My friend J. Warner Wallace who is a former cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author has a new book our called New Book: The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of… Continue reading →
Why Does Opposition to Apologetics Come From Mostly Within the Church?
Introduction NOTE: Although this post was written a ways back, I have updated some of my reasons as to “Why Does Opposition to Apologetics Come From Mostly Within the Church?” Apologetics is a branch of Christian theology that helps give reasons for… Continue reading →
Book Review: 40 Questions About the Apostle Paul by Benjamin P. Laird and Miguel G. Echevarría
40 Questions About the Apostle Paul by Benjamin P. Laird and Miguel G. Echevarría, 320 pp. Kregel Publishing, 2023. As I glance at my library of theological books, there is no doubt that books on Paul take up a lot of… Continue reading →
Saul and Herod – sic transit gloria mundi
An ancient Latin proverb – Sic transit gloria mundi – can be translated as follows: ‘So does worldly glory pass away.’ Two kings – Saul and Herod – were greatly lauded in their time, yet they were ultimately remembered for less than godly actions. “Saul, a young and handsome man, and there was not a […]
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A Look at Predictive Prophecy and Isaiah 49:1-7: The Rejected Messiah and the Inclusion of the Gentiles
Anyone who has studied evidential apologetics will see that many apologists have laid a great emphasis on messianic prophecy as one of the keys to demonstrating Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. One thing that is left out of these discussions… Continue reading →