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I love studying theology, history, and philosophy--and geeking out with other people who do.

I run the YouTube channel Hold To The Rod, which focuses on an eclectic mix of applied theology, New Testament chronology, and the Synoptic Problem.

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Why does Acts not mention the deaths of Peter and Paul?
May 1, 2023
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How is it possible for Jesus to be quoted in the NT during moments of solitude (Gethsemane) or away from the disciples (Nicodemus, Pilate etc.)?
Jun 10, 2021
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What is editorial fatigue in relation to the Synoptic Gospels?
Sep 9, 2025
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Do "Eating and drinking" and "Marrying and given in marriage" in Matthew 24:36-39 refer to evil end times or to normal times before the Second Coming?
May 31, 2023
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Did the Jews expect the Messiah to be the Son of God? Matthew 26:63
Apr 23, 2021
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How did Jewish people living under Roman rule understand the role of a Paraclete?
May 21, 2021
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What evidence is used to support the claim that Isaiah was written before the reign of King Cyrus?
Mar 17, 2022
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Is God's "Be fruitful and multiply" at Genesis 1:28 a blessing or commandment?
Jun 13, 2022
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Did Jesus read the Tanakh in Aramaic?
Jan 30, 2021
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Is the story of the magi in Matthew’s Gospel a parable?
Jan 8, 2022

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I would like another Mod to consider if my answer should be deleted https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/a/74668/33268

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What are the main arguments used by Christian pro-lifers to justify their stance against abortion?
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How do Christians rebut Matt Dillahunty's objection that the resurrection of Jesus is untestable, unfalsifiable and thus unreasonable to believe?
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Did Paul remain a Jew even after his conversion?
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What are Christian responses to the Logical Problem of Evil?
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How do Latter-day Saints rebut Don Stewart's article "Are There Still Apostles Today?"?