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ATTENTION: GFTM BLOG UPDATE

ATTENTION: GFTM BLOG UPDATE

Thank you for following GFTM Blog! Please take a moment and go to ConfidenceInChrist.org and sign up. ConfidenceInChrist.org is my new ministry site, which will include all new blog articles (and some old favorites) and content. GFTM will be closing soon. Thank you again! Sincerely, Steve

Book Review: Jesus’ Final Week

Book Review: Jesus’ Final Week

Jesus’ Final Week by William F. Cook III is a straight-forward look at Jesus’ last days leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection, covering from his triumphal entry of Jerusalem to the empty tomb. (Yet, despite what the cover says, it also includes the Saturday before Palm Sunday where Mary anoints Jesus, which I found … Continue reading

Must Christians Follow the Old Testament Law? (Part 4) Hebrews: Freedom from Dead Works

Must Christians Follow the Old Testament Law? (Part 4) Hebrews: Freedom from Dead Works

In the previous articles in this series (see links below), I believe we did a thorough job of addressing the claims of the email that sparked this blog series, but we received this comment on one of the articles, a response to the question in the series title: Must Christians follow the Old Testament Law? … Continue reading

Book Review: Urban Legends of Church History: 40 Common Misconceptions

Book Review: Urban Legends of Church History: 40 Common Misconceptions

Urban Legends of Church History: 40 Common Misconceptions by Michael Svigel and John Adair is the third book I’ve read in the “Urban Legends” series by B & H Academic. The first two address commonly repeated inaccuracies about the Old and New Testaments. Though all written by different scholars, all three books have the same … Continue reading

Must Christians Follow the Old Testament Law? (Part 3) Acts: What to Do With Those Filthy Gentiles

Must Christians Follow the Old Testament Law? (Part 3) Acts: What to Do With Those Filthy Gentiles

I find it interesting that our OT-following friend cites the Book of Acts so much in his email (see below) as evidence of Paul still following the OT religious law after Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.  First, unlike Galatians and Romans, which are letters we looked at before, Acts is a narrative. In the letters of … Continue reading