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Abraham In Egypt: Scientific Proof That Abraham Taught The Egyptians Everything They Knew

[Abraham] introduced [the Egyptians] to arithmetic and transmitted to them the laws of astronomy. For before the coming of Abraham the Egyptians were ignorant of these sciences, which thus travelled... Read more

Is Dios God?

Millions of Spanish-speakers pray to Dios every day. Are these Christians just as Christian as those who pray to God? They read the same Bible, they keep the same observances; can you really say they... Read more

The False Cross

This is part 2 of a series; The True Cross is part 1. When Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden, they faced an enormous challenge. They were facing a life where they made their own... Read more

The True Cross

This is part 1 of a series. For much of the last 2,000 years, archaeologists, saints, and crusaders have sought relics of the true cross. And throughout that time, many fragments of the true cross... Read more

Biblical Chronology – Solved At Last!

Is it possible to date the creation of the world? Does the Bible give us proof of the exact year, even the day and hour? Yes! Daniel 9:26-27 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut... Read more

The Lost Tribe Of Benjamin Found, Eh?

I’ve often wondered where the tribe of Benjamin wound up – I mean, most of the tribes can be identified fairly easily – Reuben as France, Joseph as the US and the UK, etc.... Read more

Seething a Kid, Mixing Wool and Linen, and Other Strange Bible Commandments

(By Crystal Holmes) Why did God forbid things like seething a kid in his mother’s milk, wearing garments made of wool and linen, or rounding the corners of your head? Why not let an ox and an ass... Read more

The Real Origin of Easter

(By Crystal Holmes) Acts 12:3-4. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him... Read more

The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day

(By Crystal Holmes) Cards, candies, roses, chocolate, candle-lit dinners, hearts… Every year millions of people exchange cards and give gifts to their beloved. But are these traditions the... Read more

The History of Christmas

(By Crystal Holmes) It was a hard day at work, but Julius always rejoiced when coming home to his wife. And even more so now due to the sweet smells of cakes and cookies and the beautifully lit tree.... Read more

Last Supper Or Lord’s Supper Or Passover?

There are a lot of modern names for what in the Greek is simply called “pascha”, or in Hebrew is “pesach”. It is translated as Easter by some, called the “Last Supper” in common usage,... Read more

Revelation’s Church Eras – Explained!

In the beginning of the book of Revelation, in chapters 2 and 3, there are letters addressed to seven ancient churches in Asia Minor – modern Turkey. Now most modern churches ignore... Read more