Over time certain books, that were never part of the Hebrew canon, began to be quoted as authoritative by some early Christians. For a number of inadequate reasons, these works came to be considered as part of the authorized Old Testament by many believers. These non-divinely inspired writings became linked with the divinely inspired Scripture. We discuss this and share reasons why this matters.
Scriptures referenced include John 5:39; 2 Timothy 3:15; and 1 John 4:1.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, told by Jesus in Matthew 20, is a radical teaching about the scandalous economics of God's...
The first four guidelines define how God wants us to show love for Him. This Fifth Guideline that tells us to honor our mother...
Crucifixion was a brutal and humiliating form of execution used by ancient civilizations, such as the Persians, Egyptians, Assyrians, and Scythians, and later adopted...
