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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?

I have previously written that Jesus’ body could not have been stolen or moved. In these two essays, I willingly left out one piece of evidence – the guards. According to Matthew 27:62-66,...

Hitler vs Jesus: Why Our Worldviews Matter

During World War II, one of the most heinous crimes in history took place – the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored mass genocide of six million Jews in...

Bible Contradictions – A Sense of Relationship

Many skeptics believe that the Bible is untrustworthy. This is a common idea in today’s world. One of the major reasons why is that most people (including some Christians) think...

What did the Apostle Paul teach about Hell?

Last week, I wrote about the teachings of Jesus on the eternal destination of those who will reject him. Jesus taught about the reality of hell, and that it will...