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From ChapGPT on 6/14/2026. The portrayal of Paul in Acts differs in several structurally important ways from the self-portrait that emerges in his undisputed letters (Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, Philemon). The divergence is not merely biographical detail—it reflects different theological agendas, narrative aims, and ecclesial contexts. Below are the main areas of […]
Continue ReadingThis post contains an Original Post at BSA/General Discussion titled Who holds back the Man of Lawlessness? by Michael Waddell. Credit for this work is wholly Michael’s. If you want to start a spirited debate at a New Testament academic conference, ask what the katechon [is. Literally meaning something like “That which restrains” or “He […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT on 6/7/2026. Among the seven letters that the majority of critical scholars regard as authentically Pauline—Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, and Philemon—there are several passages that scholars frequently cite as evidence that Paul suffered from some recurring physical ailment or weakness. None of them identify the condition with certainty. […]
Continue ReadingThis post contains scriptures cited by Ross in John where Jesus clearly distinguishes himself from God. Similar Posts: A standard position of the church is that Jesus said he was God seven times in the Gospel of John. Ross Nichols points out in the video, sayings attributed to Jesus in that book and others, where […]
Continue ReadingThe claim that Paul explicitly cites only two teachings of Jesus (as direct dominical commands) is a common observation in critical scholarship. The two passages typically identified are: 1) Preachers should receive material support Paul explicitly attributes this teaching to “the Lord”: This is widely understood to reflect a saying of Jesus preserved in the […]
Continue ReadingThe contents of this page were assembled by Claude.ai on 4/29/2026 from the transcript of John J. Collins interview by Bart Ehrman and from a file with my Kindle Highlights from Paula Fredriksen’s book When Christians were Jews. Claude’s paper version of the merger and a widget version are in the 2nd Temple Judaism directory […]
Continue ReadingBelow is Claude.ai’s summary of the second half of an interview of Paula Fredriksen where she explained her position on Paul’s “conversion” that did not happen as Paul says he was “called”. Below that are the scriptures that support her position. Based on the transcript, here is a summary of Fredriksen’s position on Paul’s “calling” […]
Continue ReadingCopied from Escaping Christian Fundamentalism, which acknowledged it was copied from JustgivemetheTruth.com. This is a very long list of Paul’s contradictions of Jesus and Hebrew Bible prophets.
Continue ReadingFirst Prompt to Claude.ai — In Romans 3:7 Paul says “But if through my falsehood God’s truthfulness abounds to his glory, why am I still being judged as a sinner?” How do critical bible scholars understand what Paul is saying? Is he trying to justify his falsehood? Cite sources in line with the response. The […]
Continue ReadingContents of this post were prepared by Claude.ai on 4/6/2026. Key Theological Conflicts and Divergences extracted from below. The Gospel of John and the Pauline Epistles – Condensed I. Overview: Are John and Paul in Agreement? Critical biblical scholarship finds that the Gospel of John and Paul’s authentic epistles share important theological ground but represent […]
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