Could it have come to pass

And Celsus having promised to make us acquainted, in a subsequent part of his work, with the doctrines of Judaism, proceeds in the first place to speak of our Saviour as having been the leader of our generation, in so far as we are Christians, and says that “a few years ago he began to teach this doctrine, being regarded by Christians as the Son of God.” Now, with respect to this point—His prior existence a few years ago—we have to remark as follows. Could it have come to pass without divine assistance, that Jesus, desiring during these years to … Continue reading Could it have come to pass

While wickedness remains

Jesus, however, is at all times assailed by false witnesses, and, while wickedness remains in the world, is ever exposed to accusation. And yet even now He continues silent before these things, and makes no audible answer, but places His defence in the lives of His genuine disciples, which are a pre-eminent testimony, and one that rises superior to all false witness, and refutes and overthrows all unfounded accusations and charges. Origen. 1885. “Origen against Celsus.” In Fathers of the Third Century: Tertullian, Part Fourth; Minucius Felix; Commodian; Origen, Parts First and Second, edited by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and … Continue reading While wickedness remains

Earliest mentions of King David

From Grok but always fact check your AI and God bless The earliest archaeological mentions of King David (or more precisely, references to him or his dynasty) come from extrabiblical inscriptions, as no direct contemporary inscriptions from David’s lifetime (traditionally dated to around the early 10th century BCE, ca. 1010–970 BCE) have been found naming him personally. The most widely accepted and earliest confirmed reference is the Tel Dan Stele, a basalt stone inscription discovered in 1993 at Tel Dan in northern Israel. It dates to the mid-9th century BCE (around 841–800 BCE), roughly 150–200 years after David’s reign. Written … Continue reading Earliest mentions of King David

They that hate thee

“[1] Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God! [2] For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; And those who hate You have lifted up their head. [3] They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. [4] They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more.” [5] For they have consulted together with one consent; They form a confederacy against You: [6] The tents of Edom and the … Continue reading They that hate thee