Scholars continue to debate the year and date of Jesus’ crucifixion. Several pieces of evidence, both inside and outside the Bible, help historians to calculate and determine this date, and are described below. John the Baptist’s Ministry Begins: The 15th Year of Tiberius Caesar. Luke ties the beginning of John the Baptist’s ministry to “the…
Where Does the Saying ‘He Is Risen; He Is Risen, Indeed’ Come From? A traditional Easter greeting in the Western church is the exclamation “He is risen!” and the traditional response is “He is risen, indeed!” The words are sometimes accompanied by the exchange of three kisses on alternate cheeks, depending on the church. In the Orthodox…
Benjamin Breckenridge (B.B.) Warfield died on February 16, 1921. He was a professor of theology at Princeton Seminary, considered to be one of the last great Princeton theologians before it split in 1929.Warfield died in Princeton, New Jersey. After being serious ill since December 24, he finally felt able to resume his teaching in part…
The whole works of the late Reverend Thomas Boston, of Ettrick Thomas Boston (1677-1732) Vol 2 Pgs 480-481 Inference. (a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning) Baptism is not to be administered to any person oftener than once. This is plain from the nature the ordinance, Titus 3:5; we being but once ingrafted and regenerated. Improve your baptism agreeable…
“It is perfectly fearful to observe how little satisfies some persons, and how easily they can persuade themselves that their friends have gone to heaven.”
Nov. 28, 2022 2 Peter 2 – Warning about False Prophets and Teachers. They teach destructive heresies. They deny Christ. They follow sensuality. They hurt the reputation of truth. They are greedy. They use false words. They are condemned. They crave defiling passion. They despise authority. They did not tremble when they speak irreverently. They are…
Reflection on New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp – Nov 22 entry. Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. God promises to meet our true…
Sept. 2, 20222 Corinthians 8There is a clear shift of topics from chapters 1-7, where Paul explains his ministry, and chapters 8-9, where he instructs giving. These two chapters lay out the need to give and give generously. v1-7 Paul tells the Corinthian church about the amazing example of grace-giving done by the churches in…