Greek or Peshitta? Why the Apostles Wrote the New Testament in Greek. Some modern movements—especially Sacred Name groups—claim that the New Testament was not written in Greek, but in Aramaic (specifically the Peshitta). They argue that the Greek text is a corruption, and only the Peshitta preserves the “true” words of Jesus and the Apostles.

The Sacred Name Movement: Why “Yeshua Only” Misses the Point. The Sacred Name movement insists that Christians must call Jesus by His Hebrew name Yeshua (sometimes expanded into contrived forms like Yahshua). Advocates often claim that using “Jesus” is pagan, inauthentic, or invalid. While it may sound spiritual, this teaching is not only misguided—it is a distortion of Scripture and history.

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus): Wisdom Rooted in Covenant. The Book of Sirach—also called Ecclesiasticus or The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach—is one of the great treasures of the Bible of the Early Church. Written around 200–175 BC, it bridges the Hebrew wisdom tradition with the world of the New Testament. For centuries it was considered Scripture by Jews and Christians alike, though most Protestant Bibles now omit it.

Wisdom of Solomon Book Summary: A Hidden Key to Christian Theology. The Wisdom of Solomon (also called The Book of Wisdom) is one of the most theologically rich texts in the Bible of the Early Church. Although it is excluded from most modern Protestant Bibles, this book played a significant role in shaping early Christian thought—especially the writings of Paul and the theology of Jesus as the embodiment of divine wisdom.

Song of Solomon: The Sacred Flame of Love. In a Bible full of prophecy, poetry, wisdom, and war, few books surprise like the Song of Solomon. Also called the Song of Songs, this short yet evocative book has sparked admiration, confusion, allegory, controversy, and—at times—embarrassment. And yet, here it stands: divinely inspired, deeply romantic, and endlessly symbolic.

Book of Ecclesiastes Summary: Finding God in the Fog. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher. But if that’s all you hear, you missed the entire point. The Book of Ecclesiastes is a literary paradox, a philosophical bombshell, and a theological mirror held up to humanity. It contains some of the most misquoted, misunderstood, and misused verses in the entire Bible—often cherry-picked to support nihilism, fatalism, prosperity gospel, or pleasure-seeking hedonism.

Book of Proverbs Summary: Wisdom for War, Not a Feel-Good Fortune Cookie. Proverbs is often misunderstood as a spiritual vending machine of helpful quotes. It has been reduced in modern Christianity to feel-good soundbites for wall art and Instagram captions. But in its true form, Proverbs is a battlefield manual for spiritual war, crafted to develop fear of the Lord, self-discipline, discernment, and maturity in those willing to listen.

Book of Psalms Summary: The Hymnal of Heaven and the Heartbeat of the Messiah. The Book of Psalms—known in Hebrew as Tehillim (“Praises”)—is the largest book in the Bible and the most quoted in the New Testament. Far from being a disorganized collection of Hebrew poetry, Psalms is a divinely inspired anthology of worship, theology, and prophecy, often functioning as a prophetic commentary on the life of Jesus Christ.

The Misuse of Psalm 139 in the Abortion Debate. Psalm 139—one of the most beautiful texts about God’s intimate knowledge of human life—is often stripped of its context, weaponized in shallow memes, or flattened into emotional slogans. Worse, when skeptics push back by pointing to other Psalms or violent imagery in Scripture, Christians often find themselves unprepared to answer with both truth and clarity.

“Before I Formed You”: The Misuse of Jeremiah 1:5 in Abortion Debates. This verse has become a rallying cry for many in the pro-life movement, used to assert that all unborn life is divinely ordained and known by God. But is that what the text actually says—or means?

Book of Job Summary: The Gospel in the Ashes. The Book of Job dives deep into a question as old as humanity: Why do the righteous suffer? It’s more than a philosophical puzzle—this is a raw, real-world story of pain, endurance, and divine perspective. Job isn’t just a man with bad luck. He’s a righteous man caught in cosmic conflict—one that foreshadows something much bigger.

Maccabees Summary – The Books They Removed That Explain It All. The Books of the Maccabees (1–4 Maccabees) are some of the most historically and theologically important writings in the Bible—yet many modern Christians have never read them. These books were included in the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint), the version used by Jesus and the early Church for centuries, and they offer essential context for understanding end-times theology, spiritual endurance, and even the origin

Book of Judith Summary – The Woman Who Struck Down a King. Judith is one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in the Bible—and yet many Protestant readers have never heard of her. Why? Because Judith is one of the books included in the Septuagint, the Greek Old Testament used by Jesus, the apostles, and the early Church for nearly two millennia—but later excluded from many modern Protestant Bibles.

Book of Tobit Summary: God Sees in the Exile. Tobit is the story of a righteous man blinded in exile, a woman oppressed by grief, and a hidden angel on a mission from God. Set in the Assyrian diaspora after the fall of the northern kingdom of Israel, it follows two parallel paths of suffering that divinely intersect through healing, deliverance, and restoration.

Book of Esther Summary: Hidden God, Bold Faith, and Unseen Deliverance. Esther is a book where God’s name is never mentioned—but His fingerprints are on every page. It’s a story of divine providence, courage in crisis, and how ordinary obedience can change the fate of an entire people.

Book of Nehemiah Summary: Rebuilding the Walls and Restoring the People. Nehemiah is more than a book about construction—it’s about leadership, perseverance, and the revival of a nation. While Ezra focused on the temple and the Word, Nehemiah focuses on rebuilding the city and its walls, all while battling opposition and spiritual decline. But the heart of Nehemiah isn’t stone and mortar. It’s about rebuilding a people from the inside out. God uses an ordinary man with a sacr

Book of Ezra Summary: Rebuilding the Temple and Returning to the Word. Ezra isn’t just about rebuilding bricks—it’s about rebuilding faith. The book of Ezra follows the Jewish people returning from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and slowly rediscovering God’s Word, worship, and ways.

2 Chronicles Summary: Faithfulness, Failure, and the Fire That Never Goes Out. If 1 Chronicles focused on David, then 2 Chronicles centers on Solomon and the kings of Judah, leading up to the Babylonian exile. But this isn’t just another version of Kings. 2 Chronicles retells Judah’s story with a laser focus on the temple, worship, and revival. It ignores the northern kingdom of Israel almost entirely, zooming in on the line of David and the southern kingdom.

1 Chronicles Summary: Genealogies, Glory, and the Coming King At first glance, 1 Chronicles looks like a genealogy overload—chapter after chapter of names. But don’t be fooled: this book is a powerful retelling of Israel’s story with a new focus, written after the Babylonian exile. While 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings told what happened, Chronicles tells what mattered—with hope for a future restoration.

2 Kings Summary: Prophets, Power Shifts, and the Path to Exile. If 1 Kings was the slow unraveling of a once-great kingdom, 2 Kings is the final thread snapping. We pick up the story with Elijah being taken to heaven and follow the transition to his successor, Elisha. From there, kings rise and fall—mostly fall—as both the northern kingdom (Israel) and southern kingdom (Judah) plunge deeper into idolatry, violence, and rebellion.