Randall Johnson

Human Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

This has been called the era of Christian apologetics, the defense of the faith. One of the premier Christian apologists is William Lane Craig, who calls himself a philosopher from a Christian perspective.

No Divisions – 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

It has not been uncommon for me to ask someone if they are Christians and to get in reply, “I’m a Baptist,” or “I’m a Methodist,” as if that is a clear yes to my question.

God’s Enriching – 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

In an article on bahaiteachings.org about appreciating our divine gifts, Ken McNamara quotes Baha’u’llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith: “Know thou that, according to what thy Lord,

The Church of God – 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

I live in Memphis, Tennessee, a big city with hundreds of churches. If the President of the United States wrote a letter to the church of Memphis, who would it come to and how would it be communicated

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 33, And the Word Was God

We have established that John could not have meant “the Word was a god” in John 1:1. There is no definite article “the” with the word God (theos) in John’s wording, but “a”

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 32, Is the Word Divine?

We have established that John could not have meant “the Word was a god” in John 1:1. There is no definite article “the” with the word God (theos) in John’s wording, but “a”

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 31, James’ Testimony

We’ve been trying to show why it could not or would not make sense for John to be saying that Jesus was ‘a’ god. Would the apostle John be out of step with the other apostles and view Jesus as a

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 30, Hebrews’ Testimony

We’ve been trying to show why it could not or would not make sense for John to be saying that Jesus was ‘a’ god. Would the apostle John be out of step with the other apostles and view Jesus as a

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 29, Matthew’s Testimony

We’ve been trying to show why it could not or would not make sense for John to be saying that Jesus was ‘a’ god. Would the apostle John be out of step with the other apostles and view Jesus as a

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 28, Paul’s Testimony to Jesus’ Deity

We’ve been trying to show why it could not or would not make sense for John to be saying that Jesus was ‘a’ god. Would the apostle John be out of step with the other apostles and view Jesus as a

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 27, Peter’s Testimony to Jesus’ Deity

As we’re seeking to understand how to translate John 1:1c, we’ve seen that three possibilities exist, “and the Word was a god,” “and the Word was divine,” and “and the Word was God.” We’ve

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 26, Jesus Is the Messenger of the Covenant

Could John have intended that the Word was ‘a’ god? Wouldn’t it make sense that John’s worldview was shaped by the Old Testament Scriptures? It is not inconsistent for him to view Jesus as Yahweh,

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 25, Jesus Is One Like a Son of Man

Could John have intended that the Word was ‘a’ god? Wouldn’t it make sense that John’s worldview was shaped by the Old Testament Scriptures? It is not inconsistent for him to view Jesus as Yahweh,

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 24, Jesus Is God With Us

Could John have intended that the Word was ‘a’ god? Wouldn’t it make sense that John’s worldview was shaped by the Old Testament Scriptures? It is not inconsistent for him to view Jesus as Yahweh,

John 1:1 and the Jehovah’s Witnesses – Episode 23, Jesus Is Priest Forever

Could John have intended that the Word was ‘a’ god? Wouldn’t it make sense that John’s worldview was shaped by the Old Testament Scriptures? It is not inconsistent for him to view Jesus as Yahweh,

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