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ChatGPT???? Critical Bible scholars have identified several aspects in Romans chapters 6 through 8 that they argue diverge from the teachings of Jesus: These points of contention have been discussed by scholars such as Bart D. Ehrman in “Jesus, Interrupted,” where he explores contradictions within the New Testament. Additionally, early Christian figures like Marcion of […]
Continue ReadingRomans 13:1-4 (NRSV) – “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Prompt: How did these disputes about Adoptionism shape later theological developments? How the Adoptionism Disputes Shaped Later Theological Developments The debate over adoptionism and the nature of Christ had profound and lasting effects on Christian theology. It influenced the development of Trinitarian doctrine, church councils, and later […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Initial Prompt: Cite the scriptures that critical bible scholars cite to support the view that the writer of the Gospel of Mark was an adoptionist. cite the sources Critical scholars who argue that the Gospel of Mark reflects an adoptionist Christology—the idea that Jesus was not inherently […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Prompt: Where in the bible are instances where the resurrected Jesus is not recognized? Cite all cases and sources. There are several instances in the New Testament where the resurrected Jesus is not immediately recognized. Here are the key passages:
Continue ReadingBelow are interesting thoughts and observations by a fellow member of the BSA. He says he went to seminary and is now an agnostic. Note the scripture references he cites. Much of his position hinges on the multiple passages where the resurrected Jesus is not recognized although the Christian belief is he was bodily resurrected. […]
Continue ReadingFrom Claude.ai on 2/12/2025. Prompt: Provide information critical bible scholars offer about the transition from the priesthood first located in Shechem and later moving to Shilo in ancient Israel. Cite all sources. I (Claude.ai) want to be upfront that while I can discuss what biblical scholars have written about the transition of priesthood from Shechem […]
Continue ReadingBelow are responses from Chat GPT and Claude.ai to the same prompt on 2/12/2025. Prompt: Who are the scholars that recognize the H source and what are their arguments for it? Cite all sources. From ChatGPT Several biblical scholars have identified the “H” source, known as the Holiness Code, as a distinct component within the […]
Continue ReadingBy Michael L Waddell – I’m honored that my Flashcard tool for learning Greek is highlighted as a resource in this community! I wanted to share some free resources that I found particularly useful, and to invite you all to share any free resources you know of that others here might benefit from. By Joel […]
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