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Formation of the New Testament
How did we get our Bible? When were the writings that make up the New Testament selected, arranged, and collected? Learn more about what biblical scholars have discovered.The New Testament we have today is a collection of writings that have been gathered and edited. The titles, the fixed number of books, and the uniform arrangement in our modern editions could not…
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How the Gospel Came to Be
The Gospels might seem to be biographies of Jesus’ life, but they more than this. As John 20:31 says, "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that by believing you may have life in his name." Find out more about how the Gospels came to be.The titles of the four…
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From Jerusalem to Jericho
Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. A traveler must come down from Jerusalem's height, approximately twenty-five hundred feet above sea level, to Jericho's depth, some eight hundred twenty-five feet below sea level. Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. The Jewish historian Josephus (A.D. 37–93) explained that the first-century road was…
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Compassion and Mercy
The Greek term for feeling compassion is used by Luke in several key stories, including the Widow of Nain and the Prodigal Son. This verb includes a physical aspect in the tone of its feeling because the related noun means “bowels, viscera.” Both the Greek verb and noun match our English expression “gut feeling.”In the parable of the Good Samaritan,…
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Book Reviews: Paul: In Fresh Perspective, N. T. Wright
Paul wrote more books than any other New Testament writer, but often his thoughts can be complex and difficult to understand. In this book, Wright helps readers see the bigger picture of Paul’s themes and messages. N. T. Wright, (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005)Looking for an easy way into the theology of the apostle Paul's letters? Then this book might be…
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The Evidence for Jesus
What can you know for sure about Jesus Christ? If you believe everything you hear, you might think the answer is "Not very much." Most people assume that there are so many myths and legends surrounding Jesus Christ, it's impossible to know the truth. The Following is and excerpt from the book Just Looking: Christianity - Your Chance to Believe…
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