Repentance of the Gentiles JOHN THE BAPTIST taught a radical new idea: Forgiveness of sins came through repentance, not ritual—even for Gentiles. And this new doctrine was first introduced in the Book of 1 Enoch. John’s teaching came from 1 Enoch 50:2–3: He heaped evil upon the sinners; but theContinue Reading
The Amorite neighbors of the ancient Israelites summoned the spirits of the Rephaim to ritual meals in their honor on El’s mount of assembly, Mount Hermon. The travel required two full days, and they arrived after dawn on the third day.Continue Reading
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.
Matthew 28:6 (ESV)
THE GIFTS of the Spirit are just part of this week’s study based on Paul’s letters to the church at Corinth. We discuss the resurrection of the dead, apologetics based on eyewitness testimony, and the death of the gods as we cover some of the most remarkable chapters in the New Testament.Continue Reading
THE PLOT against Jesus escalates after Lazarus is raised from the dead.Continue Reading
This week: Jesus calms the storm, drives out the demons who call themselves Legion, and brings back the daughter of Jairus, the synagogue leader, from the dead.Continue Reading