Scholarly and artistic swerves from Scripture don't change the truth of the cross

Scholarly and artistic swerves from Scripture don't change the truth of the cross

(RNS) — At the beginning of Holy Week, Christianity Today published an article on the crucifixion that caused a firestorm. In the article, Daniel Silliman described the work of a Bible scholar who has proposed the possibility, based on historical research, that Jesus was fastened to the cross by rope rather than nails. Of course, such a theory must ignore or discount the testimony offered in the Gospel of John (along with a few other Scripture p…

Christianity Today issues apology over article suggesting Jesus was crucified with ropes, Not nails

(OPINION) On the Monday of Holy Week 2025, Christianity Today published an article titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” that sparked significant backlash among readers and Christian scholars. The piece, written by news editor Daniel Silliman, cited Gordon College professor Jeffrey P. Arroyo García, who suggested that Roman soldiers might have used ropes instead of […]

Christianity Today Forced To Apologize For Article Calling Into Question Aspects Of Jesus Crucifixion - Harbinger's Daily

This lamentable episode illustrates how far CT has strayed from its former position as the flagship publication for evangelicalism. Instead of affirming what Christians believe, CT now runs articles challenging the positions most Christians have long held. This may be provocative, but it can also be dangerous. To consciously ask…

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Christianity Today Issues Correction After Public Outcry Over Crucifixion Claims

Although the Babylon Bee, known for its witty satire, is famous for its humor, it was serious in its response to a recent social media post from Christianity Today. “The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was nailed to a cross,” the magazine posted on X. “One evangelical Bible scholar thinks the crucifixion may have been done ... The post Christianity Today Issues Correction After Public Outcry Over Crucifixion Claims appeared first on Metro Voice News.

Christianity Today's Apology, and the Failure of Credentialism Theology

Below is a sneak peek of this INSIDER content. On April 14, 2025, Christianity Today published an article by Daniel Silliman titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” that questioned whether Jesus was nailed to the cross or merely tied to it. The piece sparked immediate backlash for its speculative premise, which seemed to dismiss clear biblical evidence. I responded on April 19 with a Substack article on Insight to Incite, dismantling Silliman’s…