Category Archives: Biblical History

Taking Pascal’s Wager

Posted on March 2, 2023 by nathanalbright

Many Western thinkers have been awfully hard on Blaise Pascal’s wager, which makes a modest claim that it pays to bet on the accuracy and legitimacy of biblical faith. Let us put ourselves in Blaise Pascal’s position, though. He was … Continue reading →

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Walking On The Sea

Posted on February 22, 2023 by nathanalbright

Recently I received a question about the Gospels that has attracted a fair amount of commentary. Two passages in the Bible tell the same story of Jesus Christ walking on water, one of His most notable miracles, and one that … Continue reading →

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The Fool Has Said In His Heart

Posted on February 12, 2023 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, February 11, 2023.] There are times where what appears at first to be mere trivia has a deeper … Continue reading →

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Basics Of Biblical Justice

Posted on January 26, 2023 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a Bible Study given to the Portland, Oregon congregation of the United Church of God on January 25, 2023.] There are few subjects that our contemporary age is as interested in talking about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Anglo-Israel Thesis

Posted on December 31, 2022 by nathanalbright

The Anglo-Israel Thesis: Compelling Evidence That Caucasian Europeans Descended From The Ancient Israelites, by Reed Benson A great many readers will understand what this book is about from their own research and will find it a bit puzzling how the … Continue reading →

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Faraway, So Close: Part Three

Posted on December 31, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: Parts one and two.] When we look outside of the Gospels, we find that there exists in some stories the same tension between those who view themselves as obedient to God and yet are hostile to the repentance of … Continue reading →

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Faraway, So Close: Part Two

Posted on December 28, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Part one can be found here.] When we examine the Gospels as a whole, we find numerous interactions and parables that have a strong resemblance to the structure of the parable of the lost son. In these particular parables and … Continue reading →

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Are You For Us Or For Our Adversaries?

Posted on December 18, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, December 17, 2022.] Not too long ago, I discussed with you all the biblical understanding that God is … Continue reading →

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Kings And Priests In The Bible

Posted on September 29, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a Bible Study given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on September 28, 2022.] This is a busy time of year for all of us as we prepare … Continue reading →

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The Feast Of Trumpets In Reverse

Posted on September 25, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a sermon delivered to The Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 24, 2022.] It is customary as we approach the Feast of Trumpets to view this festival … Continue reading →

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