Author: Matthew Frisbee

  • Expanding Universe

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    The expanding universe refers to the observation that space itself is stretching, causing galaxies to move away from each other over time. This was first confirmed by Edwin Hubble in the 1920s, when he observed that the light from distant galaxies is redshifted, meaning they’re receding from us. Key points: 🔍 What Does Expansion Tell…

  • Second Law of Thermodynamics: Why Entropy Implies a Beginning

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    The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that the total entropy, a measure of disorder or randomness, of an isolated system will increase over time. Entropy can decrease locally (in one part of the system) but only if the surrounding system’s entropy increases by at least as much. In simpler terms, things naturally tend to move…

  • Daniel 9

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    📌 Introduction: A Prophetic Countdown to the Messiah? Daniel 9:24–27 has long been viewed by many Christian scholars as one of the most remarkable Old Testament prophecies pointing directly to the coming of Jesus the Messiah. The passage refers to “seventy weeks” (Hebrew: shavuim), widely interpreted as seventy weeks of years, or 490 years in…

  • Daniel 9: Exploring Interpretations

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    This article serves as a companion and continuation of the main article on Daniel 9. If you haven’t read that overview yet, it’s strongly recommended that you begin there for important background, historical context, and a walkthrough of the seventy weeks prophecy. Here in Daniel 9: Exploring Interpretations, we explore some of the most prominent…

  • Fulfillment of the New Covenant

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    🧭 Introduction The New Covenant prophecy found in Jeremiah 31:31–34, Ezekiel 36:26–27, and Joel 2:28–29 stand as pivotal promises in the biblical narrative—a New Covenant, written not on stone, like the Old Testament law, but on hearts. These prophetic texts were written approximately 400–800 years before the birth of Jesus, foretelling a radical internal transformation.…

  • Psalm 22

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    📝 Summary Psalm 22 is one of the most strikingly detailed Old Testament passages that prophetically mirrors the suffering, death, and ultimate vindication of Jesus Christ. Written centuries before crucifixion was practiced and long before the birth of Christ, the psalm remarkably parallels the events of Jesus’ final hours—down to specific words, gestures, and actions.…

  • The Nazareth Decree

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    📝 Summary The Nazareth Decree is a marble inscription containing a Roman legal order against disturbing graves or moving bodies. Dated broadly to the late 1st century BC to early 1st century AD, the decree’s most striking feature is its prescription of capital punishment for such offenses—a rare penalty in Roman law. Some scholars believe…

  • Pliny the Younger

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    In 111–113 AD, Pliny the Younger, governor of Bithynia and Pontus, wrote to Emperor Trajan asking for guidance on how to handle trials of individuals accused of being Christians. The preserved correspondence provides valuable insight into the legal status of Christians, their worship practices, and the imperial policy toward them in the early 2nd century.…

  • Darkness at the Crucifixion

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    🌑 Ancient References to Darkness at the Crucifixion Multiple ancient sources — Christian and non-Christian — report an unusual period of darkness during the time of Jesus’s crucifixion, traditionally dated around 30–33 AD. While the Gospel accounts describe this darkness as a supernatural event, several external sources appear to reference or attempt to explain a…

  • Tacitus on Jesus

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    Tacitus, a Roman historian writing in 116 AD, provides one of the most important non-Christian references to Jesus Christ. In Annals 15.44, he confirms that Christus (Jesus) was executed under Pontius Pilate during the reign of Emperor Tiberius and documents the brutal persecution of early Christians under Nero. This source is widely accepted by historians,…