Because the articles on this site are meant for the general public, they don't cover every detail and every aspect of the various topics. For someone who wants to explore a particular subject in more detail, longer articles can usually be found through web searches. The following resources may also be helpful.

Bible.org - This site contains more than 40,000 pages of free Bible study resources.

Bible Gateway - This searchable On-Line Bible allows you to find all the occurrences of any word or phrase. It also allows you to easily compare different translations of particular passages.

BeliefNet - Here you can find many discussion forums on various aspects of Christianity and other religions,

Reasoned.Org - A research directory focusing on the study of philosophy, psychology, and theology.

Early Christian Writings - This site is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to study original writings from the period when Christianity first developed. It contains descriptions and translations of the New Testament gospels and epistles, many Apocrypha and Gnostic works, and writings of the Church Fathers.

New Testament Gateway - This is an award-winning web directory of internet resources useful for the study of the New Testament.



 

List of Topics  

• Mary Magdalene
  Did other followers of Jesus try to ostracize her?

• Why Was Jesus Crucified?
  What was the real reason he was put on the cross?

• The Ending of Mark
  Was the original ending of this gospel accidentally lost? Was a new ending added later?

• Where Was Golgotha?
  Has the site of the crucifixion been located?

• The Nazarenes
  What finally happened to the original believers in the resurrection?

• Matthew 27:52-53
  How can we explain this mysterious passage in the Gospel of Matthew?

• Stigmata
  What causes these mysterious wounds?

• The Virgin Birth
  Is there a natural explanation?

• Judas Iscariot
  Why did he betray Jesus?

• First Witness to the Resurrection
  Who was the first person to see Jesus after he left the tomb?

• Barabbas
  Why was he released instead of Jesus?

• The Second Coming
  Did Christ promise to come again?

• The Devil
  Does he really exist?

• Resurrection Theories
  Are there other possible explanations for the belief in the resurrection?

• Speaking in Tongues
  Are some people able to speak in a divine language?

• The Son of Man
  Why did Jesus give himself this unusual title?

• Secret Gospels
  Some early Christian gospels were thought to contain secret knowledge, and only certain people were allowed to read them.

• James the Righteous
  This brother of Jesus, also known as James the Just, was an important leader in the first Christian community in Jerusalem.

• Witnesses to the Crucifixion
  Only a few followers of Jesus saw him die on the cross.

• The Hard Teachings of Jesus
  Some teachings of Christ are very difficult for an ordinary person to follow.

• The Atonement
  There are different theories for why Jesus had to suffer and die before God would forgive our sins?

• Demonic Possession
  In ancient times many people believed that madness was caused by demons.

• Last Words from the Cross
  There are differences in the gospel accounts of what Jesus said just before he died.

• The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
  This mysterious disciple plays an important role in the Gospel of John, but is never mentioned in the other gospels.

• How Did Jesus Die?
  Jesus died much sooner than normal after he was put on the cross, but the final cause of his death is uncertain.

• Where Is Hell?
  Is it deep underground? Or is it in another dimension or reality?

• Holy Communion
  Different Christian denominations offer different explanations for the meaning of this sacrament.

• Re-discovered Gospels
  Many early gospels were left out of the Bible. Some of these eventually vanished and may be lost forever. But several have been re-discovered during the last two centuries.
  

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