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Did None of Jesus' Disciples Live Long Enough to Write a Gospel?

Aug 29, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 6 Comments

“’You are not yet fifty years old,’ they said to him.” (John 8:57a NIV)   I’m not sure which is more disturbing:  the ridiculously specious arguments that some supposedly bona fide scholars put forth in their desperate efforts to undermine confidence in ... [More]

Did Philemon Practice Outreach or Inreach?

Aug 18, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 1 Comments

“I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ." (Philemon 6, updated NIV). Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on ... [More]

Was Jesus Ever Indignant?

Aug 08, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 2 Comments

“. . . Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" (Mark 1:41, updated NIV).   Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on hearsay rather than firsthand examination ... [More]

Deferring to Others or Keeping Score?

Aug 01, 2011 by Craig Blomberg | 3 Comments

“. . . not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Phil 2:4, updated NIV). Unfortunately, many Bible readers today form opinions about the merits of various translations based on hearsay rather than firsthand examination of the text of ... [More]