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.
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Rethinking Biblical Modesty and the Responsibility for Lust
Biblical modesty addresses wealth and social display, not women's bodies—and scripture consistently places responsibility for lust on the individual, not on those they desire.
The Historical Jesus and the Question of Divinity
Examining historical evidence about Jesus' self-understanding and the later development of divinity claims by his followers.
Paul’s Expectation of an Imminent Return: A Re-Examination of Early Christian Prophecy
Paul expected Jesus' return within his lifetime. Examining this unfulfilled prophecy and its implications for biblical authority.
The Pauline Paradox: Deconstructing Christian Origins
Examining how Paul's theology diverged from Jesus' teachings and shaped Christianity into something Jesus didn't intend.
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.
Reinterpreting Eden: Consciousness, Control, and the Origins of a Sacred Story
The Eden story as a narrative about consciousness, control, and the human quest for knowledge rather than literal history.
The Contradictions Between Jesus’s Teachings and Pauline Theology
Exploring fundamental contradictions between Jesus' message of works and mercy versus Paul's theology of faith alone.
Jesus’s Teachings and the Question of Atonement
Jesus taught repentance and mercy, not blood sacrifice. Exploring how atonement theology diverges from Christ's actual message.
Salvation According to Jesus: Repentance, Obedience, and Mercy
Jesus taught salvation through repentance, obedience, and mercy—not through belief in his death as a sacrifice.
The True Meaning of the “Den of Robbers” and the Spiritual Conflict at the Temple
Jesus' temple confrontation was about spiritual corruption and exploitation, not just money-changing practices.
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.
Who Was Mary Magdalene?
Mary Magdalene may be one of the most controversial characters in the story of Yeshua. Maybe because Paul did not believe women should be in ministry and that religious men should be celibate? In this article we will discuss why Mary Magdalene and Yeshua were most likely married.
The Controversy Surrounding the Ten Commandments: History, Interpretation, and Debate
Exploring fundamental contradictions between Jesus' message of works and mercy versus Paul's theology of faith alone.
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.
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Yeshua’s (Jesus) Birth Birthdate Although the bible never provides a specific date for the birth of Yeshua, there are numerous accounts that have specified that he was born the 21st day of Nisan in the sign of Aries, which in the modern day Gregorian calendar would be in April. So why do we celebrate his birth in December? The choice of December 25th to celebrate Jesus’ birth likely arose from a combination of practical and symbolic reasons: integrating pre-existing pagan festivals, aligning with the symbolic return of light, and theological calculations. It became firmly established as part of Christian tradition by the 4th century.