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Is the Holy Spirit a Person or Force? Trinity or Oneness? Which is Right?
<p>Let’s start with this premise, “…the Holy Spirit is not merely a “force” or “power,” but is, in fact, a person.” That phrase is common, but for the record, I took it from a great book called, “The Forgotten Trinity” by Dr. James White. The argument often follows, “but the Holy Spirit is a spirit […]</p>
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Horrible Hermeneutics Politics Edition; Examining the Misuse of the Bible in Politics
<p>This video is going to anger many of you, but for the wrong reasons. I want to talk about the ways people are misusing and abusing scripture in their support of President Trump. I don’t care what your politics are… well, actually I do. But I want you to understand that this video is not […]</p>
Jul 22, 20242 min read
How Do We Know We Actually Have the Words of Jesus?
<p>A commenter on my YouTube Channel asked me this question in response to my last video where I addressed the Alexandrian versus Antioch schools and the related manuscript traditions. He asked, “How do we know that Jesus said the things the gospels say he did?” What an excellent question! I am happy to answer it. […]</p>
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Are Alexandrian Manuscripts Corrupt? Answering the Alexandrian vs Antioch Two Schools Argument
<p>Many KJVO will tell you to consider the source. Have you ever heard this argument? Modern Bibles are based on manuscripts originating from Alexandria Egypt and are therefore bad while manuscripts originating from Antioch, Syria are good. This video addresses the genetic fallacy of this argument. CONTACT INFORMATION:DONATE: https://forthemaster.org/give or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jonathanburrisWEBSITE: https://jonathanburris.comPODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Dealing With Church Hurt - Growing Up As A Preacher’s Kid
<p>It isn’t easy being a pastor’s kid and growing up in the ministry. In this video, I interview my own son and daughter and we get very plain about the good, bad, and the ugly of dealing with imperfect people — including an imperfect father. Join us for this eye opening heart to heart, no […]</p>
Jun 11, 20241 min read
In Support of Amending the SBC Baptist Faith and Message 2000 to Include the Nicene Creed
<p>If you like theology and/or Church history, this video is for you. The 2024 SBC Convention Annual Meeting will be held on June 11-12 in Indianapolis. Earlier this year, I accepted the role of Pastor-Teacher at Sophia Baptist Church in Sophia, NC. Sophia Baptist Church is in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention. As […]</p>
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Horrible Hermeneutics Numerology, King James Onlyism, and the Most Misused Bible Software Ever
<p>This video continues the Horrible Hermeneutics series as we investigate numerology and how it is combined with the King James Pure Bible Search app to find mathematical patterns to support extreme King James Version Onlyism (KJVO). This video examines Truth is Christ’s YouTube Channel and one particular video The 1611th Mention of LORD (And Why […]</p>
May 28, 20241 min read
Is Determinism Biblical?
<p>Is man free or is man determined? This debate has raged for millennia. It is an existential question that does not begin with Calvin or Augustine. It was discussed by Pre-Socratic Greek philosophers like Leucippus, Democritus, and Heraclitus in the 5th Century BC, around the time of the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews. Stoics like […]</p>
May 20, 20241 min read
On The Hypostatic Union, Christ is Truly God and Truly Man — Pleading with IFB Pastors
<p>Last week, I interrupted my series on Horrible Hermeneutics, opting instead on releasing a video dealing with some horrible Christology regarding Christ’s blood. The response to that video was shocking. While many, if not most, commenters were supportive of my teaching on the subject last week, there was a very vocal minority that came to […]</p>
May 6, 20241 min read
John MacArthur or Jonathan McNeese, Which One Preaches Heresy About the Blood of Christ?
<p>Where are the IFB when it comes to calling out one of their own? Let’s talk about one who needs to be marked and avoided. But it isn’t John MacArthur. Some fundamentalists have decided to accuse John MacArthur of heresy regarding the blood of Christ — again. This issue was put to bed decades ago, […]</p>
Apr 30, 20241 min read
Horrible Hermeneutics Numerics/Numerology
<p>Today, I do want to talk about Bible Numerics or Numerology as I continue my series on horrible hermeneutics. Unfortunately, it is all too common to hear this so-called hermeneutical principle brought up among fundamentalists and especially King James Onlyists who use it to suggest the supremacy of a 17th Century Anglican translation. Let’s define […]</p>
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Horrible Hermeneutics First Mention - Responding to Comments
<p>In my last video, I began a series called Horrible Hermeneutics. After introducing the series, I addressed the Law or Principle of First Mention. In this video, I want to strengthen my argument by responding to some of the 60+ comments I have received as well as many other private messages. I won’t go over […]</p>
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Horrible Hermeneutics – The Law of First Mention
<p>This video will be the first in a series on hermeneutics. In particular, as the name implies, horrible hermeneutics. A while back, I did a video that addressed the question, what good is a perfect Bible with horrible theology. But where does this horrible theology come from? It comes from horrible hermeneutics. Today, we will […]</p>
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Did the NIV Scrub Jesus Omnipresence from John 3:13? Answering King James Version Onlyists
<p>If you told me 10 years ago that I would be defending the NIV and modern English versions from attacks from King James Version Onlyists, I may have wanted to fight. But, here we are. I was asked to respond to another of Jack McElroy’s infographics from his book of absurdities. In this video, I […]</p>
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Let’s Talk about Baal Gate and Non-Elect Infants - Extreme Trigger Warning!
<p>Let’s Talk about “Baal Gate” and the notion of “Non-Elect Infants”. And I want to warn you. This entire video needs a gigantic trigger warning. You almost need to sign a waiver before you watch it. This is such a sensitive issue and it would be insensitive of me to expect everyone to check their […]</p>
Mar 21, 20241 min read
How to Properly Defend the KJV and What Arguments You Should Never Use
<p>I want to teach you how to properly defend the KJV and teach you what arguments should NEVER EVER EVER be used. There are three areas where those who use the KJV may choose to defend it: 1. when talking with a non-theist who rejects any scripture given by any deity 2. when talking with […]</p>
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Responding to Dan McClellan, Does the Bible say the Bible is the inspired word of God?
<p> @maklelan states that he is going to argue that this statement is wrong on three grounds. First, he is going to argue that the Bible never refers to the Bible because the canon wasn’t closed. He is going to base part of this argument on New Testament references to non-canonical books. He also asserts that […]</p>
Mar 5, 20241 min read
Do Modern Versions Pervert the Bible by Changing Study in 2 Timothy 2:15?
<p>Do Modern Versions Pervert the Bible by Changing “Study” in 2 Timothy 2:15? For the last 8 months, I have had person after person bring up 2 Timothy 2:15 as an example of how modern English versions have corrupted and perverted the Bible and how the KJV is the only Bible that tells you to […]</p>
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Is Ephesians 2:8-9 About Baptism? Responding to Emily Torres’ Catholic Answers Article
<p>Today, I want to respond to an article that was published on Catholic Answers yesterday called, “Turning the Tables on a Protestant Prooftext” by Emily Torres. A friend of mine who swam the Tiber and converted to Roman Catholicism some years ago shared this article on Facebook yesterday and I responded to it there in […]</p>
Feb 20, 20241 min read
The New World Translation, What a Real Corruption of the Bible Looks Like
<p>I get multiple comments, emails, and private messages every single day telling me that all modern English versions are perversions and purposeful corruptions. And it simply isn’t factually accurate to make such a statement. But while not all modern English translations are corruptions, some really are, and I wish to focus on one today and […]</p>
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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