John Cleese could start by reading about the dangers of sexual immorality in the Sermon on the Mount, then he might read Mark 10 on marriage and divorce, then read the story of the woman caught in adultery…
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Jesus’s much less famous brother
James F. McGrath is Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Butler University, US
Is God the author of confusion?
‘What must I do to be saved?’ Compare these two different answers to the question concerning how one may be saved: 1) A man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit… Read More ›
He was just a man, not God.
John 8:40. “you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.”
Revd Dr Richard Burridge and the amazing claims of Jesus
The Revd Richard Burridge is Dean of King’s College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation. He is recognised as a leading expert on the gospels. His acclaimed work is entitled: What Are the Gospels?: A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography. He has… Read More ›
The Christian Head Covering Movement
The Head Covering Movement has created this fascinating visual presentation of 1 Corinthians 11. It helps show the structure and flow of Paul’s argumentation about the importance of head covering something Islam also teaches (though for slightly different reasons). Paul also… Read More ›
The Single Blogpost New Testament Commentary
Reblogged from Chrisendom. Article by Dr Christopher Tilling of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies, King’s College London. He has a great blog and a wicked sense of humour. Is this the Fundamentalist NT Commentary Edition? Or is it closer to home? Is… Read More ›
Can we trust apostle Paul? Roller skates edition
Why Paul, the self-proclaimed apostle of Jesus Christ, cannot be trusted despite having visions of Jesus. First published July 2012. Me at Speakers Corner.
Whosoever would not seek God…
Dr Bilal Philips replies to an ‘inquiring’ christian:
The “slightly problematic issue” of Divinely sanctioned genocide in the Bible
In my view a good apologist for the Christian faith needs to be familiar with the Bible. Yes, you need to have read every word from cover to cover – and be honest about what it says regarding God and human… Read More ›
Aggressive missionaries at Speakers Corner – chaos ensues
A Christian missionary harangues Muslims at Speakers Corner. The woman is Beth Grove whom I’m told is Jay Smith’s secretary. A disgusted Christian says to Beth “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus!” 2:27 Beth pushes the Muslim Speaker a… Read More ›
Apologetics 101: back to the drawing board?
Scot McKnight is an American evangelical New Testament scholar and theologian Mark 10 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to… Read More ›
Mark Driscoll: God hates sinners
Perhaps something different from what an evangelical Christian is saying to you in order to convert you.
Muhammed in the Bible: Shabir Ally on Australia Tour
Published on 27 Mar 2016
The God of Jesus vs the missionary Jesus
John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and… Read More ›
A Good Friday message from the Rev James Fields
My friend the Rev James Fields just emailed me his thoughts. He has a parish in London. Oh that there were more Christian ministers like him! His reflections, in part, concern my earlier article ‘Join us for our Solemn Liturgy at 3pm and… Read More ›
Easter Message: Death has Dominion, Mastery and Power over the Christian God.
Easter Message: Death has Dominion, Mastery and Power over the Christian God. from Calling Christians In Easter, you’d be seeing a lot of celebrations over God’s “victory over death”. Slogans en masse such as, “He is Risen!” Perhaps though, one… Read More ›
Amazing: Bart Ehrman Dissects 2 Corinthians
A brilliant intro to textual criticism with a shocking kick! I can confirm that what Ehrman says about 2 Corinthians is the view of most top scholars in the English-speaking world. But pastors, priests and ministers fail to teach their… Read More ›
James White Refuted by Dale Martin Clip: Why Jesus was Allegedly Accused of Blasphemy
Interesting response from Professor Dale Martin to the simplistic apologetics of evangelical scholars.
Bart Ehrman vs Tim McGrew – Round 1 “Can We Trust the Gospels?”
Published on 16 Mar 2016 On Saturday 18th July 2015 Bart D. Ehrman and Timothy J. McGrew joined as guests with moderator Justin Brierley on radio show “Unbelievable,” a weekly program aired on UK Premier Christian Radio from the London… Read More ›
Possibly the coolest video ever made about Jesus and the Bible – enjoy!
10 Minute Truth Talks: The Father is the Only True God
English Muslims – Brother Paul Williams Preaching Islamic message at Hyde Park in London
An old favourite. Me at Speakers Corner discussing the gospel with a woman from Texas
Psalm 110:1 – Christians take note
A Psalm of David: The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” Dale Martin is professor of New Testament at Yale University
Bart Ehrman on the Origins of the Trinity
Professor Bart Ehrman makes New Testament scholarship accessible to the public
Gospel source criticism
Blogging Theology fearlessly goes where some Christian sites fear to tread. Introducing the recently discovered source Special K.
Confession from Jay Smith that the Bible has been changed
American missionary to Muslims in London Jay Smith in a rare monument of transparency admits that Christians do not have the original Bible and that it has been “changed”. Fellow evangelical missionaries like James White would be horrified. Will they takfir… Read More ›
Professor Ehrman answers some questions
In this week’s Reader’s Mailbag I will be addressing two questions about me personally, and my work. The first has to do with my controversies with fundamentalists, and the second with which of my scholarly books would be accessible to… Read More ›
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