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What Does "Heretic" Actually Mean? (You're Probably One Too)
Heretic gets thrown around like a verdict. But the Greek word behind it simply means a choice, and once you see how Josephus, Paul, and Irenaeus used it, the word loses a lot of its sting.
Was Christianity Ever Unified? How Christian Beliefs Changed Over Time
Most of us were handed a story where all Christians once believed the same thing. Church history tells a messier story, and I think it's better news than we were told.
Lydia of Philippi and the Background of Philippians: How a First Century Church Began
Before you read Philippians, you have to meet the people Paul was writing to. A businesswoman from Thyatira, a jailer with a sword in his hand, and a girl nobody bothered to ask about.
New Testament Study Resources: The Four Books I Reach for First
You don't need a seminary degree to read the New Testament well. You need a few good tools and the patience to slow down. These are the four I reach for first.
Does God Hate Women? What the Bible Actually Says About Women
Does God hate women? If you've read the hard verses, it's a fair question. Here's an honest look at Genesis, Jesus, the women who led the early church, and Paul.