Category Archives: Apologetics–Christian

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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Daily Bible Nugget #864, Revelation 3:12

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Jerry

7-21-24 Daily Bible Nugget 864 Revelation 3v12 The Nugget: Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the … Continue reading →

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How to resolve differing Bible interpretations Part 6

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Jerry

The Text: Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (KJV) … 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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Daily Bible Nugget #857, James 2:24

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Jerry

The Nugget: Jas 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. My Comment: This is Part 4 of How to resolve differing interpretations of the Bible. The Challenge: James 2:24 … Continue reading →

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