February 21, 2024

Historians on War and Self-defense

The First Missionary War, Chapter 1, Michael Routery, 1997:“The Christian religion has, so often, spread through violence, force and coercion. Yet, its advocates, who have written […]
February 21, 2024

Biblical Nationalism

NET Bible on Matthew 22:16 “The Herodians [mentioned only here] were Jewish supporters of the Herodian dynasty (or of Herod Antipas in particular)….This probably reflects agreement regarding political objectives (nationalism as […]
February 21, 2024

New Covenant Law of love

The Old Covenant Law of Moses: Lev 19:16-18; 33-34: 16 NLT best captures the sense: Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is threatened. […]
January 15, 2024

Blessed 2023 Year in Review

In Matthew 5:11 Jesus says that “God will bless you when people insult you, mistreat you, and tell all kinds of evil lies about you because […]