Religion & The Bible

Was Peter Ever in Rome?

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The worlds largest Christian church bases its claim to authority on the belief that the apostle Peter spent time in the capital of the Roman Empire and founded the church there. Vision examines the evidence for that teaching.

Perpetuating the Cult

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Perpetuating the Cult: For more information see Messiahs! Rulers and the Role of Religion, Part 1: Men as Gods

Christianitys Tangled Roots

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In recent years, Gnosticism has gained visibility through the best-selling works of both fiction and non-fiction writers But just what is Gnosticism, and where does it fit in Christianityss lineage?

Constantine - The Man and the Church

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Christianity has long claimed Constantine as one of its own. Yet clear evidence for this is lacking. Even toward the end of his reign the emperor was open to new philosophical ideas: the pagan Sopater of Apamea had such influence on him that he was assassinated at the instigation of a Christian praetorian prefect. Even more incongruous is the fact that the Christian emperor himself approved of the killing, just as he had previously seen to the execution of both his own wife and his son. At about the time of Sopaters demise, Constantine also removed from office Christian bishops with whom he had reason to quarrel. For Constantine, it seems it all came down to religious power brokering.

Before Christianity - A First Century Perspective

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In this collection, which includes an interview with Boston Universitys Paula Fredriksen, Vision publisher David Hulme examines Christianity in its first-century context. Did Paul really sever Christian practice from its Jewish roots?

An Empty Shell

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Most professing Christians celebrate Easter as one of the two holiest days of the year, yet the early Church never observed it. In fact, it is not even mentioned in the Bible, except as a mistranslation. How can the Bible be silent on one of Christianitys most important celebrations?

The Apostles, Part Ten - Productive in Prison

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The book of Acts closes with Paul imprisoned for two years in Rome, where he awaited his audience with the emperor Nero. During this time he wrote several instructional letters that provide insight into both his pastoral care of the churches and his attention to matters at the individual level.

Apocalypse Now, Later or Never?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The book of Revelation is an enigma to most who read it. Even in scholarly circles, ideas about its meaning and significance abound. Does such a puzzling book have any real value?

The Apostles - Part 9 - A Dangerous Voyage

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The prisoner Paul makes his way to Rome for a hearing before the famous Nero. But what might appear to be the end of the story is really just another beginning.

Special Report: - Ghosts of Christmas Past

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Christ established that God does not want to be worshiped with half-truths, myths, legends and human traditions. He told His followers, God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). The irony is that this most popular of festivals, ostensibly kept in His honor, has little to do with truth.