Category: Apologists
Michael Jones, Jude, and 1 Enoch (Evangelical Eisegesis #3)
Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy suggests that the author of the epistle of Jude uses 1 Enoch 1:9 the way a pastor might insert a pop-culture reference into a sermon. But is this what’s going on with Jude’s citation of 1 Enoch? Let’s investigate!
Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons (part 2)
For those who are interested, Jonathan Burke has posted the second video in his series responding to my views on Satan and demons in Paul and the Gospels. (Click here for the previous post containing part 1.) I’ll refrain from making any substantive comments… Continue Reading “Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons (part 2)”
Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons in the NT (part 1)
Last month, I wrote a brief post reacting to an episode of the Religious Learning podcast in which Christadelphian Jonathan Burke discussed his beliefs on the existence of Satan and demons. As I noted in that piece, while Burke and I are in agreement… Continue Reading “Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons in the NT (part 1)”
Frank Turek and Tryggve Mettinger: Caught in a Quotemine
I was recently tagged in a thread on Twitter asking whether something quoted by Frank Turek was true. Since Turek has me blocked on Twitter, I had to resort to other means (i.e., log into an older account I never use) to see what… Continue Reading “Frank Turek and Tryggve Mettinger: Caught in a Quotemine”
Does Mike Winger Think Jesus Was a Sinner? (Evangelical Eisegesis #1)
A pop-apologist accidentally turns Jesus into a sinner.
Evangelical Eisegesis: A Dalliance with Daniel #3 – Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar, and Nitocris
A look at a recent post by pop-apologist SJ Thomason on Belshazzar in the book of Daniel.
Paulogia Takes on J. Warner Wallace over “Lame” Explanations for the Resurrection
To say that I’m not a fan of J. Warner Wallace would be an understatement. As far as I’m concerned, he and I are equally qualified to talk about the Bible and history. That is to say, not at all. (So, why are you… Continue Reading “Paulogia Takes on J. Warner Wallace over “Lame” Explanations for the Resurrection”
Contradictions in the Empty Tomb Narratives: A Response to Erik Manning, Part 4
Part 1: Series Introduction and Contradiction #1 – “How Many Women?” Part 2: Contradiction #2 – “Was the Stone Already Removed?” Part 3: Contradiction #3 – “Angel or Angels?” Part 4: Contradiction #4 – “The Ending of Mark” and Series Conclusion 1 THE ENDING… Continue Reading “Contradictions in the Empty Tomb Narratives: A Response to Erik Manning, Part 4”
The Amateur Exegete 