Wes Huff

Did a fourth-century church council invent Christianity as we know it? It's one of the most popular claims made by skeptics today — that the divinity of Jesus and the contents of the Bible weren't ancient convictions, but later inventions, decided by committee at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. In this the 3rd episode of Can I Trust the Bible?, Wes and Andy head to Turkey and Italy, going straight to the source to find out whether there's any truth to these claims. Did the Council of Nicaea really vote on the Bible, or invent Christ's divinity? The answers might surprise you. Join us on this next adventure as we dig into one of church history's most misunderstood moments, separating myth from fact, and following the evidence where it leads. youtu.be/lpsKNd8tqHI?si…

Reading the longest section in Calvin’s Institutes, the topic of which is prayer. Calvin, accurately I think, understood prayer as foundational to Christian faith and practice. He called prayer “the chief exercise of piety,” viewing it not as optional devotion but as essential to spiritual life. Regardless of outward circumstances or prosperity, believers face constant need that compels them to pray; even those with abundant resources remain dependent on God’s continuing favour, and the perpetual threats surrounding human existence demand unceasing prayer. Within the Institutes, authentic prayer required 2 critical dispositions. 1st, genuine preparation for prayer demands being so impressed with God’s majesty that one engages in it free from earthly distractions. Wandering thoughts during prayer contradict the reverence God deserves, yet Calvin recognized this struggle as nearly universal, most people experience intrusive thoughts that either interrupt or derail their prayers. 2nd, prayer must align with God’s will rather than indiscriminately pursue every desire, since God does not surrender to human caprice. Lawful prayer demands repentance, and only sincere worshipers of God pray rightly and receive answers. It is also emphasized that prayer’s structural role in daily life is essential. Christians should pray continuously, but also pause at specific intervals throughout the day; offering morning thanksgiving for rest and the new day, prayers before and after meals, petitions for guidance in daily work, and evening prayers to conclude the day. Calvin notes that the Lord’s Prayer serves as the blueprint, though believers were not restricted to these exact words as long as they followed their meaning, intention, and heart. Gotta love the depth of Calvin.

John Lennox has spent decades defending the Christian faith as a mathematician, philosopher, and apologist. But I’m not sure he’s ever said anything more beautiful than this.

See further information on the list on @gavinortlund’s video on the subject youtu.be/U4MpUu8aDuI?si…

Today’s #manuscriptmonday is the Crosy-Schøyen Codex, housed at the @museumofBible , it contains not only the earliest complete copy of the Book of Jonah and the entirety of 1st Peter, but the Peri Pascha (on the Passover) by Melito of Sardis. Melito, according to Eusebius (writing in the 4th century) sent an individual named Onesimus “extracts from the law and prophets concerning our Saviour.” Melito’s list of 38 of the 39 books of the Protestant canon reflects a fundamentally Christian reorganization of Jewish scripture. Rather than merely cataloging the Hebrew books, he was establishing which texts serve Christian theological purposes—specifically, in his own terms, which texts could be read as prefiguring Christ. Onesimus had requested selections “from the law and the prophets, respecting our Saviour, and our whole faith,” and Melito lists the 38 as the OT Christian scriptures. It marks our oldest OT canon list.

The hosts of White Horse Inn review different clips from @WesleyLHuff @StevenBartlett @holland_tom and @DrPJWilliams to learn how to answer claims from different kinds of skeptics.

Genesis 7 uses rich imagery to describe how the flood brings the chaos of de-creation in place of the order of creation. Join us next week to hear our academics discuss how long the flood lasted, how expansive it was, and the distinctions made between kinds of animals.

Bart and I disagree on a whole lot, but the surprising continuity of the Great Isaiah Scroll apparently isn’t one of them. youtu.be/l0d3Sc_zM7U?si…

As Christians, we know the Bible isn't just a book. It's God's Word, containing the greatest treasure of all: the gospel story. For that reason, we're excited to partner with @WesleyLHuff and @museumofBible to give away an all-inclusive trip for two to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The giveaway includes: ✈️ Flights 🏨 Hotel accommodations 🎟️ Museum tickets Enter to win: bit.ly/40dcwRg

If you want your very own copy of the Bible I was rocking during my @petersonacademy lectures make sure to hop over to @RockWallBibles!

In 1605, King James bought 40 copies of the Bishops' Bible for the revision committees of what would become the KJV. Their edits were made right on the page. One copy survives and it was digitized just a few years ago. textandcanon.org/a-newly-digiti…

Sometimes I think of the things I’ve said publicly where I misspeak, over speak, and just plain get it wrong, and really struggle. Those moments replaying in my head like a dripping faucet. James 3:2 reminds me that everyone stumbles repeatedly, and this universal experience isn’t hidden or shameful, it’s acknowledged as part of our humanity. This isn’t an excuse for those times, but reassurance not to dwell on them. I need to be continually reminded that my identity in light of my inadequacy rests on God’s response to my failures. God compassionates those who fear him, knowing our fragile nature and that we are dust (Ps 103:10–14). Rather than withdrawing, God demonstrates his love by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Rom 5:8). This means acceptance precedes our improvement. God knows how truly inadequate and incompetent I am, and yet still accepts me. Not because of my successes and failures but in spite of them. We should strive to get things right, do things well, and show competence. But rather than demanding perfection, Christ understands our struggles and invites us to approach God’s throne confidently to receive mercy and grace in our time of need when we inevitably fall short (Heb 4:15–16). Recovery from failure receives particular emphasis. The righteous fall repeatedly but rise again (Prov 24:16), and though the righteous fall, they won’t be destroyed because God holds them by the hand (Ps 37:23–24). God’s mercies are new each morning, and his faithfulness is great (Lam 3:22–23); suggesting that each day offers fresh opportunity regardless of yesterday’s failures. I need the constant encouragement to forget what lies behind and press forward toward the goal (Phil 3:13–14), indicating that dwelling on past mistakes contradicts the gospel’s forward momentum. I have made many mistakes: some more public than others! And guess what, I will continue to do so, but my prayer is that God and those around me give me grace in such instances. Look towards Jesus — the only one who got and gets it right every time.

“How tall was Goliath?” Excerpt from @WesleyLHuff's new course, The Historical Reliability of the Bible, available on Peterson Academy.

One thing must be emphatically stated. The New Testament books did not become authoritative for the Church because they were formally included in a canonical list; on the contrary, the Church included them because she already regarded them as divinely inspired, recognized their innate worth and generally apostolic authority, direct or indirect.
 - F.F Bruce

“The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives." — D.L. Moody

If you are a Christian your confidence today rests on foundations that cannot be shaken. If God is for you, and He has not spared His own Son but delivered Him up for all of you, then He will graciously give you all things with Him. (Rom 8:28–39) And please don’t hear this as a platitudinal X post: it flows from the reality of your election. God chose you in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, predestining you for adoption as His children according to His pleasure and will. The Puritan theologians are helpful here, and understood something vital about this assurance: election and covenant work together, offering troubled believers a double source of assurance; you can plead the covenant with God, asking Him to fulfill His promises, while simultaneously finding comfort in the sufficiency of His prevenient grace and the immutability of His will in election. Your election is not fragile or conditional on your performance, as I’ve said before, your salvation is received not achieved. God’s immutable decree of election proceeds from His perfect counsel, the basis for maintaining His people in sanctification and imparting to them an inward principle of holiness. Yet this absolute promise does not leave you passive. God’s love, made known to you, draws you out of yourself toward Him in orderly, faithful obedience. The conditional promises of the covenant are inseparable from your daily renewal of it through prayer, meditation, and worship. Your obedience becomes the very means by which you experience and confirm what God has already secured. Anchor yourself in the permanence of God’s word. Heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not pass away. (Matt 24:35) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. (2 Tim 3:16–17) In this word, your election is declared, your redemption is promised, and your perseverance is guaranteed — not by your strength, but by His.

"All men are created equal." Where did that idea actually come from? 🤔 This week on Unscrolled, Princeton's Dr. Robert P. George makes the case that it's not Greek philosophy, it's Genesis 1. Live Now! Available on all platforms: bit.ly/4liW1wz

@JoshuaBarzon @BennyMacDonald is the real deal!

Love this! I knew I heard somebody say this in a clip and not for the life for me remember who the guy was and where it came from. Check out the clip below.

@JoshuaBarzon My colleague Ben put this fact really well recently at our conference x.com/WesleyLHuff/st…

Orthodoxy (right belief) without Orthopraxy (right practice) is Hypocrisy (false appearance of virtue)

@JoshuaBarzon @museumofBible @nikitabier

Guys, X is legit the coolest place on earth. I posted this about my daughter winning a trip to Washington D.C., and the @museumofBible connected with to set up a private tour for my daughter. I’m never deleting this app. Keep up the good work @nikitabier making X a good place.👏

Pleased to announce the winner of the manuscript bundle giveaway for my 1M subs on YouTube! We also have a new manuscript fascimile added to the roster at manuscriptshop.com/weshuff — the Nash Papyrus!