Qumrun’s Hidden Library: A Testament to Divine Providence The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered between 1947 and 1956 near the Dead Sea, are more than mere archaeological treasures. They are a testament to God’s sovereign hand guiding history, preserving His Word, and strengthening faith across millennia. The divine fingerprints on the ancient parchment may be traced…
Discovery and Excavation The Dead Sea Scrolls—among the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century—were discovered between 1947 and 1956 in the Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea, on the West Bank. The initial discovery was made by a Bedouin shepherd, Muhammed edh-Dhib, who stumbled upon the first of the scrolls while searching for…
The unpardonable sin is the severe transgression Jesus warns us about in the gospels (Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3: 28-29; and Luke 12:10—hover your cursor over the verses to read them). People refer to the sin also as the unforgivable sin, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the eternal sin, or even ‘the’ sin. Christians tend…
In the quest to understand the historical Jesus, we often turn to the Gospels and other New Testament writings. However, another rich source of information lies in the works of the early church fathers—Christian leaders and theologians who lived in the centuries immediately following Jesus’ life. These writers, some of whom claim connections to the…
Join us as we explore the historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth and five other influential figures from antiquity: Julius Caesar, Socrates, Alexander the Great, Confucius, and Gautama Buddha. Historicity Compared: By examining the written records, their proximity to each subject’s lifetime, and their reliability, we aim to provide a balanced comparison of the historical…
The historicity of Jesus has been a subject of inquiry that extends far beyond religious circles. Sceptics often demand evidence for the life of Jesus from outside the Bible—well, here’s a wealth of ancient non-Christian writings on Jesus, that support the case for His historicity. These independent accounts not only corroborate key elements of the…
In the incarnation of Jesus, we witness divine love made tangible. The eternal God embraces human frailty out of boundless compassion for us… The Hypostatic Union, the belief that Jesus is both truly God and truly man, is central to Christian theology. The doctrine is crucial to our understanding of salvation and indeed, of our…
The Mousetrap Analogy: To understand irreducible complexity, consider the analogy of a mousetrap. A standard mousetrap has several parts: a base, a spring, a hammer, a catch, and a holding bar. All these parts must be present and properly assembled for the mousetrap to work. If even one part is missing, the mousetrap will not…
Explore with us the nature of God in Christian doctrine: He is infinitely complex and perfect in every way. A study of His attributes such as holiness, aseity, sovereignty, justice, love, patience, wisdom, omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence helps believers gain a deeper appreciation of God and of how He interacts with the world. This understanding…
What Happens to Babies When They Die? The question of what happens to those who die in infancy and early childhood is one that has troubled Christians for centuries. It’s a deeply emotional and theological issue that touches on fundamental aspects of our understanding of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the nature of salvation. Let’s…
