Home › Easter: Fact, Fiction, Faith › Honoring Christ at Easter Honoring Christ at Easter Easter: Fact, Fiction, Faith — Final Reflections Bottom Line: Easter is not commanded in Scripture, but neither is it forbidden. The resurrection is non-negotiable; the calendar is not. Christians can honor Christ either by celebrating Easter or by abstaining—so long... Continue Reading →
Home › Easter: Fact, Fiction, Faith › Mythbusters: Easter Edition › Testing the Babylonian Easter Narrative Testing the Babylonian Easter Narrative Easter - Fact, Fiction, Faith — Post 3 Bottom Line: The popular “Babylonian Easter” storyline (Nimrod–Semiramis–Tammuz, Ishtar = Easter, blood eggs, sunrise sacrifices, etc.) does not survive scrutiny. The specific claims repeated in modern... Continue Reading →
Home › Easter: Fact, Fiction, Faith › Mythbusters: Easter Edition (Post 1) Bottom Line: A growing number of Christians reject Easter because they believe it is rooted in paganism and Roman compromise. This series will examine the most common claims fairly, test them carefully, and help you honor Christ with biblical conviction and pastoral clarity.... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible Why Were They Selling Animals and Exchanging Money in the Temple? (John 2:14) When Jesus entered the temple courts, He found... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible The Temple That Took 46 Years to Build (John 2:20) — What Were They Referring To? In John 2, the leaders... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible Why Did Jesus Call Mary “Woman”? (John 2:4) In John 2, Jesus responds to His mother at the wedding in Cana... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible What Were the Six Stone Water Jars in John 2 — and What Were They Used For? At the wedding in... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Text Why Hospitality Was Not Optional Honor and Shame in Village Life Why the Guest Arrived at Midnight Shared Village... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Text Why This Cultural Detail Matters What Did Houses Look Like in Jesus’ Time? Homes & Sleeping Arrangements in the... Continue Reading →
This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. On this page: Quick Answer Key Texts Why This Question Matters Mikva’ot in the World of Second Temple Judaism What Was New About John’s Baptism? 1)... Continue Reading →