Category Archives: Bible

Archaeology: The Bible And Samson

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Islwyn

“Israeli archaeologists recently discovered a coin dating from the 11th century before Christ. It depicted “a man with long hair fighting a large animal with a feline tail.” Ring any Old Testament bells? The coin was found near the Sorek … Continue reading →

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The Gospel In Isaiah

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Islwyn

There are those who believe Adventists are under the ‘Old Testament’, meaning, Adventists are under the Law of the Old Testament as a means of salvation, whereas Bible believing Christians are under the Grace of God provided through the Lord … Continue reading →

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How Were The Books Of The New Testament Chosen?

Posted on 8 June 2012 by Islwyn

There have been claims and counterclaims about why some ‘gospels’ (that are claimed to be ‘gospels’) were left out of the New Testament. “Professor and columnist Timothy Paul Jones says there were many books competing for the church’s attention during … Continue reading →

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Christianity Of The ‘Filleted’ Kind

Posted on 30 March 2012 by Islwyn

The journalist, Matthew Parris, wrote an insightful article on religion v secularism in a recent Spectator column. It was titled: “Beware – I would say to believers – the patronage of unbelievers” Says Parris of the patronage of unbelievers, “They … Continue reading →

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Anglicans And The Second Advent Part I.

Posted on 8 February 2012 by Islwyn

“But that’s fundamentalist teaching! That is what causes so much trouble,” protested Bishop Stephen Lowe. In religious as well as atheist speak ‘fundamentalists’ who read the Bible literally, (as opposed to literalistic), are trouble-makers and the bishop was obviously very … Continue reading →

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Archaeologist Eilat Mazar & King David

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Islwyn

Back in the Spring of this year the BBC presented the controversial programme, ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’ featuring the equally controversial Dr. Francesca Stavrakopoulou of Exeter University. Archaelogist, Eilat Mazar, provides a balance and another side of the story: “The Biblical … Continue reading →

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Where Would We Be Without The King James Bible?

Posted on 14 October 2011 by Islwyn

“I thank God that I was raised on the KJV. Part of my gratitude is aesthetic. In my ears, none of the modern translations sound nearly so good as, ‘The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want’” This lengthy … Continue reading →

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The Apostle Paul And The Old Testament

Posted on 23 July 2011 by Islwyn

What if the Jewish nation had accepted Jesus as Saviour and Lord? Hypothetical I know, but how would he have died? Would it have been ordained at the hands of the High Priest or ? ? ? – like Abraham … Continue reading →

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The Influence Of The Bible On Society

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Islwyn

“The power of the Word of God is such that it affects not only individuals for good, but whole cultures and societies. Much of what people take for granted today as good and useful about Western culture has its origins … Continue reading →

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‘The KJV 400 Years On’ by Ben Witherington

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Islwyn

“If the measure of the worth of something is the impact it has had for good on human lives, there has hardly been a book that has had more impact on the world since 1611 than the KJV Bible.”

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