Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35 [The Unforgivable sin and Jesus’ family]

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Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35 Mark 3:20-35 (NASB) 20   And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. 21   When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He has lost His senses.” 22   … Read more

Where Archaeology Meets The Bible: Middle Babylonian Period [1000 – 625 BCE]

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This is now the 4th installment of “Where Archaeology Meets The Bible”. The previous installments can be found below in chronological order. #1 Kassite Period [1600-1160 BCE]. #2 Middle Babylonian Period [1000 – 625 BCE]. #3 Middle Babylonian Period [1000 – 625 BCE]. Below I will be examining a number of texts from the Akkadian and Babylonian time of domination … Read more

6 Creepiest Christian Attractions

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6. Apostolic Skulls Hidden In St. John Lateran Basilica (And Many Other Locations) Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest and ranks first among the five Papal Basilicas of the world. It is one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome (all of which are also Papal basilicas), being the oldest church in the West and having the Cathedra of the Bishop of Rome. It has … Read more

5 Theological Views That Need Burned At The Stake (#1: Dominionism)

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1. Dominionism (Dominion Theology as it is formerly known) What Is Dominionism? I want to be somewhat surgical here with defining dominionism because there are really two types. One seems to be mostly benign while the other is a bit more destructive. But first I will define this piece of theology in it’s most general … Read more