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 →
← Testing Claims Hub | Holidays Fact. Fiction. Faith. Valentine’s Day: Fact, Fiction, Faith Is Valentine’s Day pagan? Is it based on Lupercalia? Who was Saint Valentine—and should Christians celebrate February 14? Here’s a careful, Scripture-grounded deep dive (without viral-history shortcuts). Featured snippet answer: Valentine’s Day is not a direct continuation of a pagan festival.... Continue Reading →
🔍 Quick Answer No.There is no historical, linguistic, or manuscript evidence that the number 666 encodes the phrase “Hail Zeus.” No ancient reader understood it that way, and no early Christian or pagan source makes that connection. The claim depends on reading modern ideas back into ancient texts. Before We Test the Claim, Let’s Clarify... Continue Reading →