Category Archives: Bible Historicity and Validity

My Favorite Note about the New Testament Canon

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Jerry

Here is the note from Volume 2, the New Testament, of Townsend’s Analysis, the Introduction, page 4: The canon of the New Testament was closed by the Author of the Apocalypse. After his death the Christian Churches admitted no addition … Continue reading →

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Who wrote the Gospel of Matthew?

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Jerry

[Read more carefully before you criticize the Bible Part 5: Who wrote the Gospel of Matthew?] The author in his Opening Post expresses doubts that Matthew is the author of the Gospel of Matthew, if I understand him … Continue reading →

Who wrote the Gospel of Luke?

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Jerry

[Read more carefully before you criticize the Bible Part 4: Who wrote the Gospel of Luke?] My Comment: What follows is part of a continuing conversation I have been having with a person on the Internet who claims he … Continue reading →

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Who Wrote the Gospel of Mark?

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Jerry

[Read more carefully before you criticize the Bible Part 3: Who wrote the Gospel of Mark] My Comment: It is important that all Christians, children, young people, and adults learn the evidence that demonstrates that the Bible is true. … Continue reading →

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Who wrote the Gospel of John?

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Jerry

[Read more carefully before you criticize the Bible Part 2: Who wrote the Gospel of John] My Comment: The Bible teaches us that every Bible believing Christian must be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks a … Continue reading →

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Mary had other children after Jesus was born Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: (KIJV) The Challenge: “1). Protestants generally use the principle … Continue reading →

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Mary had other children after Jesus was born Part 1

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Mar 3:31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. (KJV) Mar 3:31 And his mother and his brethren came; and standing without, sent unto him, calling him. (DRB, … Continue reading →

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The Bible Text has not been Corrupted

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Jerry

The Texts: Psalm 119:89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. (KJV) Psalm 119:89 O LORD, your word is established in heaven forever. (GW, God’s Word translation) Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: … Continue reading →

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My Answer to Ten Unprofitable Bible Critics

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Jerry

The Challenge: It is hard to study the Bible when Bible scholars keep questioning the authenticity of the Bible and provide evidence of mistakes. Ten Negative Critics: Bart D. Ehrman – Findings: Ehrman has written extensively on the textual inconsistencies … Continue reading →

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