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This week we are discussing whether or not miracles are possible. Oftentimes it seems easiest to think of ideas like this in dichotomies. You either believe in miracles or you don’t believe in miracles. Beneath the belief or unbelief is … Continue reading →

Today I am going to wrap up my week posting on the chapter of Paul Little’s book “Does Archaeology Help?” It has been a challenge. I have always been interested in history and somewhat interested in archaeology but as I … Continue reading →

I can’t believe I am going to post on papyrus. Sounds like a dull topic doesn’t it? But papyrus is the foundation of the New Testament.  It is literally the foundation of the New Testament. Old Testament research is pretty … Continue reading →

Tel Dan Stela… “Christians must understand that, scientifically, we cannot prove that the Bible is true, but that should not cause us to believe that it is not God’s absolute truth. Since God is the author of history, we are … Continue reading →

“Archaeology cannot prove that the Bible is God’s written word to us. However, archaeology can (and does) substantiate the Bible’s historical accuracy. Archaeologists have consistently discovered the names of government officials, kings, cities, and festivals mentioned in the Bible — … Continue reading →

Have you ever owned a piece of the past? I am sure you have. Well our home has several. My wife has wondered about some of the history we have in our home—the antique quilt from Aunt Hick Cook, the … Continue reading →

Does Archaeology Help? That’s the topic for the week from Paul Little’s book Know Why You Believe. Does archaeology help us to believe the Bible? Does archaeology help us to confirm Bible happenings?  What does he mean by titling his … Continue reading →

I have a son. He was married on July 3, 2010. He was married by an Episcopal Rector. My daughter-in-law’s mom is a devout Catholic and she was ok with that.  My aunt [an Episcopal Rector] was supposed to preside … Continue reading →

Apostolicity… Remember a couple of posts back, the word canonicity? Well here is another new word for me…apostolicity. What does that mean and why is it important? “Of, relating to, or contemporary with the 12 Apostles. Of, relating to, or … Continue reading →