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New Testament

The Death of Judas Iscariot

The Gospel of Matthew says that Judas Iscariot died by hanging himself (27:5). However, when we read Acts 1:18 Peter says something different: “…he fell headlong, his body burst open...

What about the Guards at Jesus’ Tomb?

In two previous articles, I taught that Jesus’ body could not have been stolen or moved. In these two articles, I willingly left out one piece of evidence – the...

Was the Body of Jesus Moved?

The Resurrection of Jesus is one of the most debated topics in history. The evidence for the resurrection is always coming under attack, and many different theories trying to explain...

What did Jesus teach about Hell?

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Many of you know who this man is, but maybe not his name. Dodgson was the real name of Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland...

Three Days and Three Nights

Matthew 12:40 says, “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, the Son of Man will be three days and three nights...

Was the Body of Jesus Stolen?

Was the body of Jesus stolen? In a previous article, I outlined the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many people, however, will immediately reject that evidence. Instead, they...

The Inscription on the Cross

In previous articles, I have written that many critics of Christianity believe that there are many contradictions in the Bible. This is a serious charge since the Bible claims that...

The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event in history. It is so important that it is the only way a person can be saved. Romans 10:9 says,...

Judging Others

One of the most common criticisms that a Christian will encounter is “who are you to judge someone else’s beliefs?” Our world is becoming full of people who believe in...

The Ancestors of Jesus: A Contradiction?

One of the most common contradictions that skeptics claim that exists in the Gospels is the discrepancies between Matthew and Luke’s genealogies of Jesus. Matthew (1:2-16) begins his gospel with...