In Romans chapter 5, Paul compares the affects the actions of Adam and Christ had on humanity and life and death. Adam was tempted by Satan and fell a slave to sin, bringing sin into the world; with it came death. God henceforth declared that the result of sin for all humanity is death. However,… Continue reading →
The signs source argues that Jesus performed more than the seven signs mentioned in John. John most likely only included seven signs because seven is the holy number of God. Ehrman points out that this is no coincidence. Of the seven signs, only two are found in other gospels; therefore, there are five new miracles.… Continue reading →
Mark’s “bookends” are both instances of Jesus healing the blind. In the first instance, Mark 8:22-26, Jesus heals the blind man by putting saliva on his eyes. In the second instance, Mark 10:46-52, Jesus restores a blind mans sight purely through words, saying, “Go; your faith has made you well” (Mark 10:52). These bookends reveal… Continue reading →
