The Cross: Wrestling with Its MeaningThe death of Jesus on the cross is one of the most profound and perplexing events in human history. For centuries, theologians, philosophers, and everyday believers have grappled with its significance. On the surface, it can be difficult to reconcile the image of a crucified…
The Bible does not explicitly state a precise moment when human life begins. That omission has led theologians, religious scholars, and laymen to put forth a variety of interpretations and opinions. Some say that life begins at conception, citing Psalm 139:13-16 as evidence, where the Psalmist speaks of being formed…
Abstract This paper explores a speculative but thought-provoking analogy between prayer and quantum entanglement. Both are proposed as expressions of a deeper creative principle that transcends space and time—one operating in the spiritual domain and the other in the physical. While scientific investigation has firmly established entanglement as a quantum…
Abstract This paper explores the hypothesis that dreams function analogously to a computer’s defragmentation process, organizing and optimizing mental “storage” by consolidating useful information, purging irrelevant data, and maintaining cognitive efficiency. We examine existing neuroscientific theories related to memory consolidation, reverse learning, and sleep’s role in waste clearance. Additionally, we…
The Tanakh says that God chose Abram to leave Ur of the Chaldees and go to live in the land of Caanan. There God promised Abram that the families of the world would one day be blessed though his seed, and whereupon God changed Abram’s name to Abraham to reflect…
A reader who previewed my Bible chronology book emailed me about my views on the Young Earth vs. Old Earth controversy. In his words, he wanted to know if I believe, as he framed the question, “the Bible’s version of creation or science’s version of creation.” On this topic, I…
Replacement Theology (aka Supersessionism) is a Christian theology that is defined by the conviction that the New Covenant confirmed by Jesus Christ for the salvation of both Jews and Gentiles has replaced the Mosaic covenant way of redemption that was exclusive to Jews. Thus, the universal church (i.e., the congregation…
A visitor wrote to ask, “When do you predict that Jesus will return? On what date?” The only answer I can give to that question is, “Soon,” and that is just my personal opinion and hope, not anything based on interpreting a specific Scripture that reveals a specific time period.…
The stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:1-59, copied from the Complete Jewish Bible) The cohen hagadol asked, “Are these accusations true?” and Stephen [a Jewish follower of Jesus after the resurrection] said: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to Avraham avinu in Mesopotamia before he lived in Haran and said to him, ‘Leave…
When I was in college, I often studied at a nearby park on warm spring days. My favorite spot was an old wooden swing, not far from an old sandbox where young children gathered to play while their mothers caught up on the latest gossip. One sunny afternoon, their laughter…