The Feasts of the Bible, Jesus, and the Church Today — Post 5 Unleavened Bread: Leaving Egypt, Leaving Sin Passover celebrates God’s deliverance. Unleavened Bread celebrates God’s call to walk in that deliverance—leaving the old life behind. How to Use This Post This post follows the same three-part pattern as the series: (1) what the... Continue Reading →
Is “Christ” a Pagan Replacement for “Messiah?”
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? → Explore the full Testing Claims series Is “Christ” a Pagan Replacement for “Messiah?” Series: Testing Claims Verse of Interest: Luke 24:26 This post... Continue Reading →
Luke 24 Study Resources
Luke 24 Study Resources Explore More Resources on Luke 24 Everything we’ve created to help you understand Luke 24—from Bible study articles and people profiles to timelines, apologetics, and commentary. Whether you’re reading the chapter for the first time, preparing a lesson, leading a small group, or preaching a sermon, these resources are designed to... Continue Reading →
What Is the First Day of the Week in Luke 24? Does It Mean Sunday?
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Do Christians Have To Keep The Sabbath Today?
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Does Jeremiah Say A “New” Or “Renewed” Covenant?
Few teachings are more central to Hebrew Roots and Torah-observant theology than this claim: “The New Covenant is not really new — it is a renewed version of the Sinai covenant.” The argument usually goes like this: “If Jeremiah 31 means ‘renewed covenant,’ then Christians are still under Torah — same covenant, same law, same... Continue Reading →
Did the Women Buy or Prepare Spices? (Mark 16:1 vs Luke 23:56 Explained)
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Is Valentine’s Day Pagan? Fact, Fiction, and What Christians Should Know
← 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 →
Does 666 Mean “Hail Zeus”? What History Actually Shows
🔍 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 →
Does χξϛ Spell “Jesus”? What the Bible and History Actually Show
🔍 Quick Answer No.In ancient Greek, χξϛ is how the number 666 was written, not a word meant to be pronounced. It does not spell or encode the name Jesus, and no ancient manuscript or Christian source understood it that way. You do not need to know Greek to understand this—only how Greek numbers and... Continue Reading →