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This post contains extracts from Bart Ehrman’s post on October 20, 2026 An Even Stranger View of Eternity in the Book of Revelation. All emphasis is mine. All references to “I” is Dr. Ehrman. In my previous post I pointed out that there seems to be an irony in the teachings of Jesus about the […]
Continue ReadingThis is a transcript of Bart Ehrman’s answer to the question asked in the Q&A part of his intro lecture for the attendees to NINT 2026. Jen – Was the Revelation included because it was thought to be written by the Apostle John? Bart: That’s what I always used to think until I looked into […]
Continue ReadingBelow is Claude.ai’s summary of the transcript (in Dropbox) of Bart Ehrman’s interview “Did Jesus Actually Believe in Hell?” with Megan Lewis. This was prepared on 4/29/2026. Response – Here is a summary of the key points Dr. Bart Ehrman makes in this transcript, along with their context: Summary of Dr. Ehrman’s Argument: Did Jesus […]
Continue ReadingThe Church of Laodicea in the Bible and ArchaeologyA look at Laodicea’s “lukewarm” legacy from Revelation 3:15–16 by Megan Sauter, Published March 12, 2026. [Tom’s NOTE – This article talks about the evolving, largely Gentile based Christian congregations losing the protection enjoyed by the Jews due to their religious heritage. By denouncing the Jews, the largely […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT on 11/15/2025. Below is a summary of everything covered so far about the Nicolaitans, their connection to Paul, and the comparison between Revelation 2–3 and 1 Corinthians 8 & 10. All scholarly sources are included directly in the text. 1. Who the Nicolaitans Were The Nicolaitans (Rev 2:6, 2:15) were a faction within […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com, 1/27/2025. Prompt: Do critical bible scholars see any evidence Revelation is a compilation of two writings; one during the time of Nero and the second during the time of Domitian? Yes, some critical Bible scholars and textual critics have proposed that the Book of Revelation might be […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Critical Bible scholars generally estimate that the Book of Revelation was written around 95–96 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian (81–96 AD). This dating is based on internal evidence from the text, external testimony from early church fathers, and the historical context of Roman […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com. 1/27/2025. In the Book of Revelation, John of Patmos identifies several traits and actions necessary for Christians to avoid being cast into the lake of fire. These traits are often implied by describing those who will inherit eternal life and contrasting them with those who face judgment. […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT, 1/26/2025. Let’s explore specific parallels between the Book of Revelation and apocalyptic texts in the Hebrew Bible by focusing on major themes and symbolic imagery. 1. The Throne of God Parallel Texts: Parallels: Significance: John seems to weave Ezekiel’s and Isaiah’s throne visions into a unified heavenly scene, emphasizing God’s sovereignty over creation. […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT, 1/26/2025. The idea that the Book of Revelation is a compilation of apocalypses from the Hebrew Bible stems from its extensive use of imagery, themes, and symbols that closely mirror those found in Hebrew apocalyptic texts, particularly the prophetic writings of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Zechariah. Scholars have observed that John, the author […]
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