In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity Podcast, the team discusses whether or not The Passion translation is a valid translation of the Bible. Listen to our Weekly Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music or Stitcher. Look for new episodes every Tuesday. Don’t see your podcast listening platform? Email us and we will add them to our distribution list. You […]
Continue ReadingDid the Romans Create Christianity to Justify Slavery?
We know some have used the Bible to support slavery in the past. Is that how it began? Did the Romans create Christianity to justify slavery?
Continue ReadingGamaliel’s Test for Christianity
This test sets the tone for the rest of the book’s narrative. By all accounts, Christianity should not still be here. This religion should have died out numerous times, and I shouldn’t still be here writing about it 2,000 years later.
Continue ReadingShould We be Skeptical of Paul’s Conversion Story?
If someone tells you they had a vision from God, you might be skeptical. Should we be as skeptical of the apostle Paul’s conversion story?
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should the Book of Hebrews be in the Bible?
Can we include Hebrews in the Bible if we are not sure who wrote it? Despite the uncertainty, we can still confidently include Hebrews within the biblical canon for a few reasons.
Continue ReadingBack to Basics: Can You Trust the Gospel Message?
Was Jesus the man the Bible claims he was, or is what we read in the gospels a legend written much later? Can you trust the gospel message and what it says about Jesus? There are a few key objections we need to answer to show that the gospel message is reliable and trustworthy.
Continue ReadingDid Bart Ehrman Change His Mind About God?
Did Bart Ehrman change his mind about God? A recent blog post by Dr. Ehrman had many Christians excited that he had changed his tune on belief in God. Or at least moved the needle in that direction. So what did he say that got people so worked up? Who Is Bart Ehrman? If you’re not familiar with Dr. […]
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Can We Know The Dates Of Jesus’ Crucifixion And Resurrection?
Can we know the dates of Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection? Nowhere in the Gospels is the date given for either Jesus’ crucifixion or resurrection. This shouldn’t surprise us. The Gospel writers were not writing news stories. They were trying to convey a theological message to certain groups of people. So many of the details we are naturally curious about are […]
Continue ReadingWas Pontus Pilate Scared Of The Jews?
Was Pontus Pilate scared of the Jews? This question is one that has taken on new life in recent years. The common assumption is that a Roman Prefect would not bend to the whims of local leadership of a province they governed. Roman authority was absolute. And Roman leaders surely would not have gotten involved in a theological squabble […]
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
Should Christians celebrate Christmas? This seems rather obvious doesn’t it? Of course, Christians should celebrate Christmas! It’s the celebration of the birth of Christ. What could be more Christian than that? If you’re like me however, each year at this time you start seeing meme’s popping up in your social media feeds. Meme’s about how Christmas is actually a […]
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