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.
We begin our study of the book of Leviticus and begin to explore the notion of what it means to be holy. Scriptures referenced...
In Luke 19:1–10, we witness the dramatic encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, the despised chief tax collector of Jericho. Though wealthy and powerful, Zacchaeus...
From the first city built by Cain to the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, the Bible presents a tale of two cities—one marked by...
