Was Jesus Born In A Stable, Cave, Or Home?

Lebrun Adoration Of The Shepherds

Like many of our Christian traditions, the nativity story is filled with both scripture and cultural assumptions. So, as we begin let us re-read the scripture to refresh our memories with the nativity scene. The version below is a fairly standard one, keeping the old wording of Jesus being born in a manger because there … Read more

The Results Are In: No One Likes The Gospel of Mark

four gospels

Maybe Mark used the word “immediately” in the gospel too many times. Maybe he made the disciples look too ignorant. Perhaps, it’s just the plans of Satan to keep the oldest gospel account from being read. Either way, Mark can’t get no love. Out of the 280 participants in the 24 hour poll, only about … Read more

What Is The Unforgivable Sin?

What is the unforgivable sin

This entry is specifically looking at the unforgivable sin mentioned in the Bible, Mark 3:28-29, Matt 12:31, and Luke 12:10. For a full exegesis on this entire passage of Mark please read this [Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35].   Mark 3:28-29 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even … Read more