How to Read This Page This article is divided into three levels so you can read at the pace that fits you best: A Quick Answer A fast, one-paragraph response to the main question. A Simple Explanation A clear overview of how dinosaurs fit on the Ark without getting lost in details. A Deeper Look... Continue Reading →
This article is part of our Testing Claims series, which examines popular Sacred Name and Hebrew Roots arguments by asking one question: What does Scripture actually teach when read in context? Home › Testing Claims › Is “Iēsous” Pagan? Is “Iēsous” Pagan? Testing the Claim That the Greek Name for Jesus Comes from Pagan Deities... Continue Reading →
This article is part of our Testing Claims series, which examines popular Sacred Name and Hebrew Roots arguments by asking one question: What does Scripture actually teach when read in context? Home › Testing Claims › Acts 4:12 — Does Salvation Require the “Correct” Name? Acts 4:12: Does Salvation Require the “Correct” Name? Testing a... Continue Reading →
Home › Hebrew Roots › Testing Claims › Was the Cross a Pagan “Tammuz” Symbol? Was the Cross a Pagan “Tammuz” Symbol? Testing the Tammuz Claim in History and Scripture Bottom Line: The cross was a Roman execution device, not a pagan religious symbol. Romans used multiple crucifixion forms. No ancient source links the cross... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few figures in the New Testament have shaped Christian theology, mission, and doctrine as profoundly as the apostle Paul. His conversion, calling, and writings form a substantial portion of the New Testament and have been foundational to the church’s understanding of the gospel. However, Paul’s identity has become a focal point... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few words appear more frequently in the Bible—and in Christian worship—than the word “Lord.” It is used to translate the divine name in the Old Testament, to identify Jesus’ authority in the New Testament, and to express Christian confession and allegiance. Recently, however, the use of “Lord” has become a focal... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — Gad Why This Entry Matters Few claims unsettle believers more quickly than those involving the name used for God. When questions are raised about whether familiar biblical language is rooted in paganism, the impact can be immediate and deeply personal. In recent years, references to... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few phrases in the New Testament are as familiar—or as quietly debated—as “the first day of the week.” It appears in the resurrection narratives and in descriptions of early Christian gathering and giving. In recent years, this phrase has become a focal point in discussions about: Sabbath observance, Sunday worship, and... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few words in the New Testament carry more theological weight than “new.”It appears in phrases like: new covenant new creation new heart new self These are not minor descriptors. They define how Christians understand: the relationship between the Old and New Covenants what Christ accomplished how salvation works whether the law... Continue Reading →
A Closer Look at The Scriptures (ISR) Explanatory Notes — “Sabbath (Seventh Day of the Week)” Why This Entry Matters Few topics create more tension between historic Christianity and Hebrew Roots–influenced teaching than the Sabbath. At stake are not merely questions of calendar preference, but deeper issues such as: covenant continuity and discontinuity the authority... Continue Reading →