Biblical Heritage Center Blog

In one of his bestsellers, The Da Vinci Code , author Dan Brown wrote:  “ History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books - books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe. ” Early Christianity is the period from the beginning of the second century CE until 325 . As Christianity spread throughout other nations and Gentiles became Christians, five centers of Christianity emerged -- Jerusalem, Antioch, Rome, Alexandria and Byzantium (renamed Constantinople in 330 CE). The five bishops that controlled those centers became powerful Christian authorities and their rulings defined what Christianity was and how it would be practiced. Read the complete article at – https://mailchi.mp/48d4efde6ecd/the-god-a-god-or-a-human-and-what-about-the-holy-spirit

The words, “ Son of God ,” have created more confusion about Jesus than probably any other words ever used to describe him. For many centuries, powerful Christian leaders have argued, turned against one other, physically punished and even executed those who dared disagree with their  Gentile meanings  ( non-Jewish ) of “ Son of God .” Read the complete article ( and subscribe for FREE ) at https://mailchi.mp/19003e202ba6/what-does-son-of-god-mean

In the past, scientists thought information simply flowed in the brain and it searched through it to see what was going on outside the skull and then filed things like beliefs in some kind of folders. They viewed the brain as a giant filing cabinet. New science-based discoveries are rewriting the book on belief systems. Read complete article at – https://mailchi.mp/1ec2f5523490/our-brains-search-for-evidence-that-confirm-and-support-our-trusted-beliefs

A lot of parents have great standards for providing the “ right things ” for their child’s stomach to digest, but know nothing about the Biology of Beliefs and the importance of providing their child’s brain with “ TOV things ” for it to ingest. https://mailchi.mp/1ab5b412baef/the-highest-standard-of-all-the-tov-standard

So, how can I say, “ Actually his name was not Jesus ”? The reason I am saying it is because we follow a guideline in our Bible studies and discussion groups that says, “ My belief system will be large enough to include all of the facts . . . .” https://mailchi.mp/0a366eab707d/actually-his-name-was-not-jesus

In 383, Theodosius I officially declared Christianity the religion of the Roman Empire, thus bringing the movement begun by Constantine the Great full circle.   The Roman Catholic Church now became the state church with the power to suppress or control its rivals.   https://mailchi.mp/e553752085a6/when-christianity-became-the-religion-of-the-roman-empire-and-changed

The next step that brings even more transparency is for participants in a Bible study or discussion to let each other know “ their beliefs about the words of their Bible .” What we believe about the words in our Bible affects how we view and understand them. Read this educational email at -- https://mailchi.mp/e0acce924d22/putting-beliefs-about-our-bibles-on-the-table

This is a topic that comes up often in discussions about biblical heritages. Read the Exploring Our Biblical Heritages educational email at -- https://mailchi.mp/97a960a316f3/how-jewish-people-view-jewish-scriptures-today

The words - “ the Bible ” - are very polarizing words because of “ beliefs"  that are attached to them. In America 99% of Bible readers only read translations, most are reading English translations, which they call “ the Bible .” A very good habit to develop is . . . . Read the complete blog at https://mailchi.mp/44ab67658f10/never-say-the-bible-says

One of the most important words for Christians is the word “ Christ .” There are two very good reasons why it is so important. 1. Jesus Christ 2. Christian = Christ + ian Learn what it meant to the Jewish Jesus. https://mailchi.mp/cb40db024ae9/what-does-christ-mean

Did Babylonian texts influence the scribes who produced the first scroll with the opening books of the Bible? For example, t he story of a Great Flood sent by the gods to destroy all human life, but one good man is warned of the impending deluge and instructed to build an ark? Click here to read complete educational email -- https://mailchi.mp/53d689b6b61b/did-babylonian-texts-influence-the-scribes-who-produced-the-first-scroll-with-the-openingbooks-of-the-bible