This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article originally authored by thenivbible.com In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled into the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. He and his cousin found seven scrolls containing ancient Scripture in a…
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6 Myths About the Dead Sea Scrolls | The NIV Bible
Tagged with: Archeology, Christian Apologetics, Dead Sea Scrolls, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Archeology, Dead Sea Scrolls, Jewish History, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Archeology, Dead Sea Scrolls, Jewish History, Old Testament
Hebrews: The Curtain of the Holy of Holies
As you may recall, in one of my recent posts I had mentioned that I had just finished reading through Hebrews again. And while reading through Hebrews, I was again reminded of the foreshadowing and symbolism that covered every aspect…
Tagged with: New Testament, Old Testament, The Tabernacle
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament, The Tabernacle
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament, The Tabernacle
Mantles & Double Portions | Rick Becker
This is a WordPress repost of a detailed and excellent article originally authored by Rick Becker from their Famine in the Land website. It is lengthy and the focus is on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Why have I…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, New Apostolic Reformation, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation, Old Testament
Passover – the Feast Fulfilled and the Meal
This is a lengthy post but it is well worth the time it takes to read it, due to the foreshadows that are given and the significance of each of them. Passover – the Feast fulfilled Christ, our Passover Lamb,…
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Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
A Brief Look at the Essenes — EttingerWriting.com
This blog focuses on a mysterious Jewish sect which existed at the time of Christ. This is the fourth and final repost of David’s continuing series on the historical, religious and political settings of Israel that set the stage, so to speak, during…
A Brief Look at the Pharisees — EttingerWriting.com
This blog looks at the largest Jewish sect in Israel during the time of Jesus’ ministry on earth. This is the third repost of David’s continuing series on the historical, religious and political settings of Israel that set the stage, so to speak,…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
A Brief Look at the Sadducees — EttingerWriting.com
This blog explores a sect of Judaism which clashed with Jesus during His earthly ministry. This is the second repost of David’s continuing series on the historical, religious and political settings of Israel that set the stage, so to speak, during the ministry…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
The Sadducees, Pharisees, and Essenes: The Precursor — EttingerWriting.com
This blog looks at the origins of various Jewish groups in Israel during the time of Christ. This is another repost of David’s continuing posts on the historical, religious and political settings of Israel that set the stage, so to speak, during…
Tagged with: Christian History, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Did Jesus Have to do Apologetics?
This is an repost of an outstanding post from chab123.wordpress.com/ that provides layers of additional understanding that you don’t want to miss. Seriously! Click on the link below for the full post, you’ll be glad you did! ———————————- Recently a friend…
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Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament
A Brief Look at the Samaritans | David Ettinger
This is a repost of an excellent post on the background of the Samaritans by my friend, David. Please visit his site at the link below and bookmark it for future reference! via A Brief Look at the Samaritans I…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Christian History, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Jewish History, New Testament, Old Testament
Examine Evidence for the Bible’s Reliability | Amy Wang
This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article originally posted by Amy Wang that is a lengthy and relatively extensive investigation into the evidence for the Bible’s reliability. Be sure to bookmark it for future reference! To believe the…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
Tithing
There is a strong likelihood that this topic may be controversial because there are many Christians who support tithing and also many that don’t. I understand that. I just want to take an honest look at what the Bible says…
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Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Testament, Old Testament
Why Israel Matters to Believers — EttingerWriting.com
This is an excellent post by David Ettinger, all Christians would do well to take to heart what David has summarized. This blog examines the importance of Israel in God’s plan for redemption. via Why Israel Matters to Believers — EttingerWriting.com
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Eschatology, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Eschatology, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Eschatology, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
The Feast of Tabernacles
While in Jerusalem for one of the Jewish feasts, Jesus healed a lame man at Bethesda. Because this “work” was done on the Sabbath, the Pharisees were angry and began to persecute him. Jesus’ response is found in John 5:16-30. Presented with…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
The Biblical Case for Adam and Eve | J Warner Wallace
This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article recently posted by J Warner Wallace Jim’s observations and recommendations are especially noteworthy due to recent genetic research challenges. Jim’s post is reproduced in it’s entirely for your viewing convenience. If…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Old Testament, Science and the Bible
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament, Science and the Bible
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament, Science and the Bible
Going Outside of God’s Yard
So many times, especially within today’s society, the media and many within our populace, questions “Where is God?” when something terrible happens, especially when it involves the death of children. And it doesn’t stop there, as a nation we have…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
My Teaching on the Book of Hosea (YouTube) — EttingerWriting.com
If there’s any of you folks out there in blog land that have wanted to do a study on the Minor Prophets, this is your chance! David is an excellent teacher and if this series is anything like his teachings…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Communion With God | A Chosen People and Being Clean or Unclean
Before we really begin to look at the subject of this post, before we look at “the chosen” or “being clean or unclean”, and before we look at the requirements of approaching the Tabernacle or the Temple, we need to…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Communion With God, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Communion With God, Defending Christianity, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Communion With God, Defending Christianity, Old Testament
Communion With God : Jewish Festivals
There are seven Jewish festivals or feasts outlined in the Bible. While they are mentioned throughout Scripture, we find instructions for all seven laid out in Leviticus 23. Leviticus 23:2 refers to the seven Jewish festivals, literally “appointed times,” also called “holy convocations.”…
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Posted in Apologetics, Communion With God, Old Testament
Communion With God : Old Testament Sacrifices
Colossians 2:17 NIV “These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” Over the next few weeks (possibly months), God willing, I’m going to be spending a fair amount of time…
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Posted in Apologetics, Communion With God, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Communion With God, Old Testament
