Category: Exploring the New Testament
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Acts and Paul’s Letters
After falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”And Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?”He replied, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” (Acts 9:4-5 TBA) Introduction In the previous three posts I commented on the Gospels (Introduction, Matthew and Luke, Mark and John). They stand…
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Mark and John
“Come. See a man who told me everything I ever did! Could He possibly be the Christ?” (John 4:29 TBA) Introduction In the previous post I commented on Matthew and Luke, providing introductory information. In this post I will do the same for Mark and John. The Gospel of Mark Mark is the shortest of…
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Matthew and Luke
Jesus said all these things to the crowds in parables. Indeed, He was saying nothing to them without using a parable. (Matthew 13:34 TBA) Introduction In the previous post I provided an overview of the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In this post I will comment on Matthew and Luke in a…
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Introduction to the Gospels
They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples gathered twelve baskets full of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of those that ate was 5000 men. (Mark 6:42-44 TBA) Introduction In this post we continue with our exploration of the New Testament by looking at the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke,…
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Historical Background of the Gospels
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.(Luke…
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Did Jesus Exist?
Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His ministry. He was commonly thought to be the son of Joseph… (Luke 3:23) Introduction Jesus Christ is the central figure in the New Testament, and at the core of Christianity and its claims that He is the only way to know God. So, as we…
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The Good News
Here begins the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1) Good News – Promise to Fulfillment The writer of the book of Hebrews in the New Testament tells us that God has revealed Himself in two stages that correspond to the Old Testament and the New Testament. The progression of revelation…
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Are the Right Books in the New Testament?
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27) Introduction In this post I will complete my comments on the New Testament Canon by answering two questions: (1) Why are the 27 books in our New Testament Canon the right books?(2) Why was there a need for a New…
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Who Created the New Testament?
Until I arrive, focus on the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. (1 Timothy 4:13) Introduction In the previous post I introduced the topic of the New Testament Canon. It is the collection of 27 New Testament books that Christians accept as divinely inspired and thus the authoritative standard for the Christian’s belief…
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What is the New Testament Canon?
Set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts, always prepared to give a defense to everyone asking you to explain the hope in you, but do so with humility and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) Definition of Canon In this post I continue my series on Exploring the New Testament with an introduction to the canon…
Koine Foundations 