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Book and Spade

John C. Evanswww.bookandspade.com
Defending scripture and a biblical world view through archaeology, philosophy, and science. It is the intention of this page to provide a platform for all devout Christians to examine and defend the claims of scripture regardless of denomination, in order to arrive at a clear understanding of truth. This site will provide the latest in archaeological and theological hypotheses for the reliability of the biblical narrative and common questions associated with the claims they are in. However as a disclaimer, we encourage every viewer to diligently research everything that is provided so that they can come to their own conclusion in their quest for veritas [truth]. We do not claim to possess answers that will be satisfying to every inquirer, but we do hope that or explanations will be intriguing and will spur you on in your own study of the word. God speed, and many thanks, John -- Founder of Book & Spade
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Episodes

Who was the Bishop in White? The Fatima Mystery

When the third secret of Fatima was released, seemingly to the public in the early 2000s, many questions arose as to whether the full secret had been released. Book & Spade investigates this matter further.

Jul 25, 20246 min

The Authorship of the Fourth Gospel with Dr. Lydia McGrew

Unmasking the Beloved Disciple. The authorship of the Gospel of John has been hotly, contested and scholarly circles since the rise of the historical critical method in the 19 Century. Despite this, the vast consensus of the historical tradition has pointed to the identity of the author being John, the Apostle, the son of Zebedee. In this follow-up interview with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of ‘The Eye of the Beholder,’ seminarian John Evans discusses the implications of apostolic authorship for...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 1 min

What Are Covenants? Why Should They Matter?

An in-depth discussion on a biblical understanding of worship and the materials ways God reaches us. Covering questions like:What is the use of relics?What is the future use of the Ark of the Covenant?What is the nature of love?

Jul 18, 20241 hr 9 min

Was the Protestant Reformation Necessary?

A sermon offered for United Lutheran Seminary defending the needs for a Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century while also emphasizing our need for respect for our Catholic tradition.

Jul 18, 202413 min

The Reality of Adam, Abel, Jonah, and Noah as Understood by Jesus Himself

Even in many self-proclaimed conservative Bible colleges, seminaries, and churches, the events of the fall of man, the ancient flood, and many other passages of the Bible are approached as largely allegorical. However, the authors of the New Testament and the so-called historical Jesus Himself thoroughly believed in those events and people as historically reliable. In this episode, student of theology, John Evans offers his own personal perspective on the powerful testimony of Jesu...

Jul 17, 202410 min

A Defense of the Redemptive Power of the Cross of Christ

A Defense of the Redemptive Power of the Cross of Christ in Light of the Ministry of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and the Death of George FloydIn this lecture for United Lutheran Seminary, I seek to defend the biblical conviction that the cross of Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and is a call for radical solidarity with one another against the thesis of new theologians such as Richard Rohr that would seek to draw a wedge between the earthly ministry of Jesus and his execution. ...

Jul 17, 202415 min

Is Mary The Immaculate Conception?

Evangelical Lutheran seminarian, John Evans discusses with childhood friend, Matthew Lewis, perspectives on the Immaculate Conception.

Jul 15, 20241 hr 42 min

The Reality of Adam, Abel, Jonah, and Noah as Understood by Jesus Himself

Even in many self-proclaimed conservative Bible colleges, seminaries, and churches, the events of the fall of man, the ancient flood, and many other passages of the Bible are approached as largely allegorical. However, the authors of the New Testament and the so-called historical Jesus Himself thoroughly believed in those events and people as historically reliable. In this episode, student of theology, John Evans offers his own personal perspective on the powerful testimony of Jesu...

Jul 29, 202310 min
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