Only recently have scholars begun to unravel the complex religious rituals of Israel’s Canaanite neighbors. Much of our knowledge of the origins and character of these fertility cults remains tentative and widely debated. What we do know reveals dark, seductive…
Blog Archives
Practices of the Ancient gods
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
Observations in Genesis – Part 8
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! So, we’re looking at beginning of Chapter 12 of Genesis. In Genesis 12:1-3 NIV we find the Abrahamic Covenant which is the basis of all other…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Observations in Genesis – Part 7
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! You’ll recall that I indicated previously that Chapter 10 was a zoom out on the dispersion of men after the flood. Now in Chapter 11 we…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Perhaps the Greatest Old Testament Prophecy of All | J Warner Wallace
Here’s another gem from the desk of J Warner Wallace! Fulfilled prophecy is an important evidence of Divine origin, and I’ve already highlighted just a few of the more important fulfilled prophecies in the Old Testament. A fellow law enforcement…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Old Testament, Prophecy
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament, Prophecy
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Old Testament, Prophecy
Exploring the ‘Kinsman-Redeemer’ — EttingerWriting.com
This blog examines a fascinating aspect of ancient Bible times. David’s post are REALLY outstanding and so essential in coming to know and appreciate the rich history and heritage of the Old Testament. If you aren’t following David, I would strongly…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
The Law of Offerings
As I have previously indicated, I’m currently in the process of reading through the entire Bible in a hard copy edition of the Amplified Study Bible. I just finished going through Numbers yesterday. I’ve also completed the Gospels of Matthew…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Observations in Genesis – Part 6
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! Genesis 10:1 NIV begins with the names of Noah’s sons: : “This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah’s sons, who themselves had sons…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Proof of Bible Inspiration: The Passover | Dave Miller, Ph.D.
This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article authored by Dave Miller, Ph.D at the apologeticspress.org website. There are many rich truths woven into the Holy Scriptures and this is but one of them, yet it is a vital…
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
Observations in Genesis – Part 5
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! As I indicated at the beginning of this series, this is not going to be a verse by verse commentary but rather personal observations that have…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Studying God’s Word
I’m studying through the Bible. No big deal right? Not so. I’m just an ordinary guy, no special training, no specific approaches followed, just taking God’s Word at face value and going forward from there. I’m saying a prayer and…
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
Observations in Genesis – Part 4
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! Moving right along ….. Many people see a fore picture of Jesus in what transpired with God’s dealings with Noah and the Ark and I would…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
A Case For the Old Testament : Teri Dugan
Any of you folks that have followed my blog for any amount of time know that I am a fan of Teri Dugan. Matter of fact, I have two of my pages on this blog dedicated to studies that she…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Law of the Leper’s Cleansing
This is a bit of a long one but I’m hoping that you’ll think it’s worth it. The other evening at Church a question was asked on how we know that God’s Word is true. Now I can give…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Observations in Genesis – Part 3
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! It struck me this morning, again, as I continue on with this study of observations in God’s Word, that this is going to take a considerable…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Observations in Genesis – Part 2
Direct links to all of the posts in this series can be viewed here! Genesis 4:15-16 NIV “But the Lord said to him, “Not so; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then the Lord put a…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Genesis Observations, Old Testament
Spiritual and Material Realms
There is a spiritual realm that Jesus showed us, that exists to fulfill the will of God, our Heavenly Father. Jesus taught and showed us that God is a Spirit and that there is much more around us than the…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Church History, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament, World History
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament, World History
Posted in Apologetics, Christian History, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Testament, Old Testament, World History
Jesus In All the Books of the Bible | I Gordon
Here’s a little belated Christmas present for all of you. Trust me, this is a gem. I’ve reposted some of the excellent articles that can be found at jesusplusnothing.com website previously and I’d like to reiterate on what a rich…
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 Words of Jesus
Luke 24:44-45 NIV “He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he…
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
What is the Pentateuch? — Sheila Scorziello
This is a WordPress repost of an excellent overview of the Pentateuch, which every Christian should be familiar with. I often envision the Old Testament and especially the first five books of the Bible, when being compared to the New…
Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, Old Testament
The Amplified Study Bible
I don’t normally plug a particular Bible Translation, but in this particular case, I’m making an exception. I’ve been using the online version of the Amplified Bible for some time now. I use it in conjunction with other translations such…
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
