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2026-05-07T13:59:25-04:00

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Revelation’s Jesus Isn’t the Lamb — He’s the Destroyer

Last updated on: May 7, 2026 at 1:59 pm By William T. Orr, Jr.

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In the first article in this series of three articles, “One Jesus, Four Gospels: Why They Disagree on Salvation,” we explored the four canonical Gospels for the assertions they have in common and especially for the variety of theologies which the various Gospel authors present. We moved from basic personal theologies of Mark and Matthew to the community focus of Luke and the cosmic and mystical Gospel of John. In the second article, we explored the theology of Paul the... Read more

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2026-05-01T12:22:14-04:00

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How Paul Turned a Dead Messiah Into Christianity’s Power

Last updated on: May 1, 2026 at 12:22 pm By William T. Orr, Jr.

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This is a continuation of our investigation into the New Testament theologies cited by Jesus, quoted by the Gospels, and how the Canonical Gospels view Jesus and salvation. In this article, we will explore Paul’s more complex theology and how it might be reconciled with the theologies of the Gospels. Introduction: The Theological Problem Essentially, to be saved, one must follow the teachings of Jesus as outlined in the Canonical Gospels. This contrasts with how Paul views salvation. For Paul,... Read more

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2026-04-15T15:28:04-04:00

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One Jesus, Four Gospels: Why They Disagree on Salvation

Last updated on: April 15, 2026 at 3:28 pm By William T. Orr, Jr.

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For more than 2,000 years, Christians have been evangelizing and converting non-Christians, promising a new good news understanding of God and of salvation from sin. Officially, that new theology is contained in the New Testament of the Bible. Priests, preachers and Sunday School teachers in every age since the first century CE. have presented Christian theology as a simple yet complete set of beliefs. A close examination of the Gospels and the book of Acts describe a much more complex... Read more

2026-03-09T11:16:46-04:00

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Bart Ehrman Decodes the Book of Revelation: What You Missed

Last updated on: March 9, 2026 at 11:16 am By William T. Orr, Jr.

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Most Christians have some idea where they will be after the world ends. Many Christians will say they believe that the Bible, including the book of Revelation, is the inerrant, inspired, and unquestionable word of God. The truth is that most Christians have no real idea what the author of Revelation was writing about nor any real idea what it says or how it fits with the rest of the Bible. Who is Bart D. Ehrman? Dr. Bart Ehrman is... Read more

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2026-02-12T12:35:20-05:00

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Slavery in the Bible: What Scripture Actually Says

Last updated on: February 12, 2026 at 12:35 pm By William T. Orr, Jr.

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The Bible’s Surprising Stance on Slavery The Bible does not explicitly condemn slavery. Several passages mentioning slavery do not present an arc toward the abolition of the practice. They do make commandments that support humane treatment of slaves, but even this can be shown to be unnecessarily cruel by modern standards. The books of the Bible, written within a 700 to 500 year span, must be seen within the context of its place in history and with an understanding that... Read more

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2026-01-22T11:50:58-05:00

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How to Read the Bible: 10 Methods for Every Type of Reader

Last updated on: January 22, 2026 at 11:50 am By William T. Orr, Jr.

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The Holy Bible remains the most popular and most important book in the world. Author’s note: Not all modern Bibles are the same. The Roman Catholic Bible contains 73 books; the Greek and Russian Orthodox Bible contains 79 books; the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible contains 81 books; the Protestant Bible contains 66 books. Except where noted, we will be discussing the Protestant Bible. As we saw previously, there are many reasons people read the Bible. We can identify some broad categories:... Read more

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2025-12-13T09:19:19-05:00

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Was Christmas Really a Pagan Holiday First?

Last updated on: December 13, 2025 at 9:19 am By William T. Orr, Jr.

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Christmas and Yule: Ancient Connections? Christians celebrate Christmas (the Nativity or birth of Jesus of Nazareth), the Christian Messiah, on December 25 every year. The Winter Solstice is on December 21. Pagans celebrate the Yuletide on the date of Solstice. In this article, we will discuss the connections among these things. Before we can look at these connections, we need to clarify the terms we are using. Winter Solstice This phenomenon is the day when the pitch of the Earth’s... Read more

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2025-11-16T10:50:43-05:00

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I Have All The Time In The World

Last updated on: November 16, 2025 at 10:50 am By William T. Orr, Jr.

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“I have all the time In the world.” This is what we think. We tell ourselves we have time for everything: our work, our families, our faith, our hobbies and avocations. We budget our time, first around the things we think are required and then around the things we desire to do. We tend to lose sight of the fact that we only live so long and that each passing day brings us closer to death. I have recently been... Read more

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2025-08-07T11:59:34-04:00

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Unlocking Scripture: 8 Must-Read Books on the Bible’s Origin

Last updated on: August 7, 2025 at 11:59 am By William T. Orr, Jr.

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August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. When we think of books we love, we have to start with the Bible. But there are many, many other books that can help us understand the Bible, its authors, their audience, their purpose and the time when they were writing. In this article, I will introduce a few books that helped me to understand things better and might help you do so as well. I will start with the Hebrew Bible and... Read more

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2025-08-04T12:33:54-04:00

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How to Be the Friend Jesus Calls You to Be

Last updated on: August 4, 2025 at 12:33 pm By William T. Orr, Jr.

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Jesus commissions us to love others as ourselves. We might wonder how this informs our relationships as family members and friends. It is how we relate as friends that this article addresses. A Christian can show their faith in many ways in how they relate and interact with their friends. There are many ways to show friendship and Christians should always strive to be the best friends they can be. How can a Christian show their friendship? There are several... Read more

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