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18+ min ago (70+ words) " 1. METHOD FOR EVALUATING ANY ANCIENT TEXT Use these 6 steps. Historians and scholars do exactly this. Step 1 " Identify What the Text Is Ask: Is it history? Prophecy? Myth? Liturgy? Polemic? Legal text? Apocalyptic? Commentary? Apocalyptic texts (like Enoch, Revelation, 4 Ezra) do not... " 1. METHOD FOR EVALUATING ANY ANCIENT TEXT'Use these 6 steps. Historians and scholars do exactly this. Step 1 " Identify What the Text Is'Ask:...

31+ min ago (78+ words) As Christmas approaches, a former atheist-turned-Christian has released a new documentary for both believers and skeptics, emphasizing that science and reason do not undermine belief in God but instead point toward Him. "Universe Designed," releasing Dec. 13 across all major digital platforms... As Christmas approaches, a former atheist-turned-Christian has released a new documentary for both believers and skeptics, emphasizing that science and reason do not undermine belief in God but instead point toward Him....

37+ min ago (96+ words) First Baptist Dallas pastor warns of IRS overreach in linking 'biblical beliefs with prohibited political speech' It's "none of the government's business" to regulate the content of sermons that pastors preach from the pulpit, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas told a White House... First Baptist Dallas pastor warns of IRS overreach in linking 'biblical beliefs with prohibited political speech' It's "none of the government's business" to regulate the content of sermons that pastors preach from the pulpit, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas told a White House religious liberty panel Wednesday....

38+ min ago (324+ words) Under the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) convened December 9 via Zoom to continue shaping a bold new chapter in the 88-year history of the institution. Facilitated by Board Vice Chairman and Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. [] Under the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) convened December 9 via Zoom to continue shaping a bold new chapter in the 88-year history of the institution. Facilitated by Board Vice Chairman and Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Mark Leondis (Hellenic, BA "92; Holy Cross, MDiv "95) and President Demetrios S. Katos, PhD (Holy Cross, MDiv "94), the Board of Trustees meeting united hierarchs, clergy, and accomplished lay leaders in business, higher education, finance,…...

46+ min ago (214+ words) I feel like this conversation needs to be had because I'm seeing a lot of people argue a theological statement and it's purely because some AI gave them the answer. So I want to say this plainly. AI IS NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT. God is supposed to guide us to truth and understanding. "But when... I feel like this conversation needs to be had because I'm seeing a lot of people argue a theological statement and it's purely because some AI gave them the answer. So I want to say this plainly. AI IS NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT. God is supposed to guide us to truth and understanding. I feel like this conversation needs to be had because I'm seeing a lot of people argue a theological statement and it's purely because some AI gave them the answer. So I…...

53+ min ago (416+ words) Home " The Bible and Beyond " Blog " Christianity by the Century: 2nd Century CE (100 " 200 CE) by Shirley Paulson, PhD An artistic imagining of Valentinus and Marcion How could Jesus be the fulfillment of Jewish scripture and prophecy in context of the complete annihilation of Judea? Other writings by unknown authors of the time that may have originated in Alexandria include Thunder: Perfect Mind, which explored the concept of the divine feminine, and the Second Treatise of the Great Seth, which takes on the perspective of Jesus but responds to philosophical questions of the day. Despite the new Christ-centered writings, there was still no such thing as "Christianity" in a unified sense'no central church, no single creed, no hierarchical clergy, and no fixed canon. Jesus" followers were forced to grapple with a new understanding of his teachings, and of their place in the…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (179+ words) Micah 5-7 John 19:31-42 Ps 105:23-36 Pro 30:15-19 Micah 1-4 John 19:17-30 Ps 105:16-22 Pro 30:10-14 Neh 11-13 John 19:1-16 Ps 105:8-15 Pro 30:5-9 Neh 8-10 John 18:25-40 Ps 105:1-7 Pro 30:1-4 Neh 5-7 John 18:12-24 Ps 150 Pro 29:22-27 Josh 1:7-8 2 Tim 3:14-17 Ps 119:1-16 Neh 1-4 John 18:1-11 Ps 148:7-14 Pro 29:16-21 Col 3-4 Philemon John 17:13-26 Ps 148:1-6 Col 1-2 John 17:1-12 Ps 147:12-20 Pro 29:6-10 Josh 22-24 John 16:19-33 Ps 147:1-11 Pro 29:1-5 Josh 19:24 " 21:45 John 16:12-18 Ps 2 Pro 28:25-28 Josh 16:1 " 19:23 John 16:1-11 Ps 130 Pro 28:21-24 Showing 1-12 of 2461 results...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (324+ words) [TWFT Dec]Heavenly Father,although Ive repented and genuinely regret my actions, the guilt of my sin continually torments me. The burden of it is... The post A prayer for deliverance from guilt appeared first on Vision Christian Media. [TWFT Dec]Heavenly Father, although I've repented and genuinely regret my actions, the guilt of my sin continually torments me. The burden of it is too heavy for me to bear any longer, so I am turning to you for deliverance. Your Word declares that you are ready to forgive me (See Nehemiah 9:17), and that you have an abundance of mercy for all who call upon you (See Isaiah 55:7). The problem is, I'm having a hard time accepting your forgiveness and releasing myself from the remorse of my sin. Help me to comprehend and receive your promise that says, If we…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (269+ words) For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31:34) When we know the Lord, we receive the forgiveness of sins. We know Him " For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31:34) When we know the Lord, we receive the forgiveness of sins. We know Him as the God of grace, passing by our transgressions. What a joyful discovery is this! But how divinely is this promise worded: the Lord promises no more to remember our sins! Can God forget? He says He will, and He means what He says. He will regard us as though we had never sinned. The great atonement so effectually removed all sin that it is to the mind of God no more in existence. The believer is now in Christ Jesus, as…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (117+ words) I pasted what I wrote into chat gpt and it gave me this Rev 12 commentary 1. THE WOMAN = ISRAEL Revelation 12:1 uses Genesis 37:910. Sun = Jacob. Moon = Rachel. Twelve stars = tribes of Israel. Thus the woman = covenant Israel, the Old Covenant people who produced the Messiah, the apostles... I pasted what I wrote into chat gpt and it gave me this 1. THE WOMAN = ISRAEL Revelation 12:1 uses Genesis 37:910. Sun = Jacob. Moon = Rachel. Twelve stars = tribes of Israel. Thus the woman = covenant Israel, the Old Covenant people who produced the Messiah, the apostles, and the first Judean Christian remnant....