by Joshua Lewis | Jul 23, 2026 | Bible Reading, Christian Theology, Church History
Was John the Baptist an Essene? Was John the Baptist a Member of the Essenes? John the Baptist ate locusts, lived in the wilderness, wore camel’s hair, and baptized people in the Jordan. A few miles from where he preached, a Jewish sect called the Essenes was...
by Joshua Lewis | Jul 23, 2026 | Bible Reading, Christian Theology, Church History
The Real Meaning of John 1:27 Unworthy to Untie His Sandal: The Real Meaning of John 1:27 What John the Baptist meant when he said he wasn’t worthy to loose Jesus’ sandal strap, and why John 2 and John 3 prove it. “The strap of whose sandal I am not...
by Joshua Lewis | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
What Does It Mean To Be “Full Of The Spirit” ?A Surprising Encounter at Bible College Once upon a time, I found myself at a hyper-charismatic Bible college, ready for what I thought would be a typical lecture. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a...
by Joshua Lewis | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yearning for Repentance: A Look at God’s Heart in Hosea 5:15 This verse, in particular, reflects the yearning of both God and humanity for reconciliation and restoration. At its core, Hosea 5:15 emphasizes the significance of recognizing our own personal sins...
by Joshua Lewis | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Doctrine of Hell: Hot Takes from First-Century Jews Understanding the Ancient Context of the Bible and Our Modern Lens There has been a lot of recent discussion among evangelicals concerning the doctrine of Hell. Fundamentalist doubling down on their tradition,...