When Paul's Quote Doesn't Match: Examining Romans 3 and Its Sources
Paul's famous 'no one is righteous' quote combines six different OT passages.
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The Missing Words: How 'Forgiveness of Sins' Was Added to the Last Supper
The phrase 'forgiveness of sins' in the Last Supper wasn't original—Matthew added it.
When Jesus and Paul Disagree: Tracing the Real Origin of Blood Atonement
Where does blood atonement really come from? Jesus never taught it himself.
When Ancient Words Don't Say What We Think They Say
A millimeter of ancient ink difference changes everything about Psalm 22:16's meaning.
The Gospel Jesus Preached vs. The Gospel About Jesus
Did Jesus and Paul preach fundamentally different messages about salvation?
The Satan You Know Never Existed in the Hebrew Bible
Satan in the Hebrew Bible meant adversary, not the devil we imagine today.
Questioning Blood Sacrifice: What If God Never Wanted It?
What if God never wanted blood sacrifice? The prophets themselves questioned this practice.
Paul Never Mentioned Hell: Rethinking Romans and Damnation
Paul wrote half the New Testament but never once mentioned hell. What does this mean?
When One Missing Letter Created a False God
How one scribal error created a false god that never existed in ancient times.
When Scripture Contradicts Scripture: My Journey Away from Biblical Inerrancy
After years of study, I discovered Biblical contradictions that cannot be reconciled.
When Noah's Instructions Don't Add Up
The Noah's Ark story contains a fundamental contradiction about how many animals to bring.
Comparative Historical Evidence: Jesus, Caesar, and Alexander
Examining the claim that historical evidence for Jesus is stronger than for Caesar or Alexander, and why this comparison does not hold up under standard historical methodology.
The Book of Revelation: Historical Context and Rhetorical Purpose
Understanding the Book of Revelation as a product of late first-century apocalyptic literature, written to address the immediate concerns of early Christian communities under Roman imperial pressure.
Why the Bible Does Not Mention Israelites Building the Pyramids
Examining why the Bible never connects the Israelites to pyramid construction, and how historical timelines and the nature of the biblical narrative explain this silence.
Biblical Inerrancy and the Problem of Idolatry
Exploring how the doctrine of biblical inerrancy can become a form of idolatry, placing the text above the divine message it conveys.
Deconstructing Genesis 1:1 and the Myth of Creation Out of Nothing
Reexamining Genesis 1:1 reveals creation as ordering chaos, not creation from nothing, challenging traditional interpretations.
Deconstructing Biblical Authority: A Call for Personal Discernment
Challenging traditional views of biblical authority and encouraging personal discernment in understanding scripture and faith.
Two Very Different Gods
Contrasting the vengeful God of the Old Testament with Jesus' loving Father, questioning biblical consistency.
Jesus and Paul: Distinguishing the Teachings of Christ from Later Doctrine
Examining the significant differences between Jesus' original teachings and Paul's later theological interpretations.
The True Nature of Heaven: A Present Reality, Not a Future Reward
Jesus taught heaven as a present spiritual reality and state of being, not a future destination after death.
The Bible, Jesus, and the Human Making of Scripture
Understanding the Bible as a human document shaped by culture, politics, and history rather than divine dictation.
Following a Person, Not a Book
Christianity centers on following Jesus, not worshiping the Bible. Discover the difference between faith in Christ and bibliolatry.
Truth, Threat, and Deception in the Garden of Eden
Reexamining the Eden narrative: who told the truth, who deceived, and what the story reveals about knowledge and control.
The Nightmare of Christmas: How We Sold Out the Season’s True Meaning
How commercialism and tradition have obscured the original meaning and message of Christmas and Christ's birth.
The Roman Creation of the Bible: Shaping a Narrative for Control
How Roman political power shaped the biblical canon and Christian doctrine to serve imperial interests and control.
The Bible
Exploring the origins, compilation, and interpretation of the Bible.
The 10 Commandments
If the god of the old testament is not the creator of all things then the 10 commandments came from a being that is a controlling god. Were the ten commandments on the tablets? Where are the other laws and commandments that god provided? Resources What if everything you were taught about the Ten Commandments was wrong https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089YVJ2KJ/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title