# https://journeytothetruth.org ## Posts - [From Hebrew to Jew: The Evolution of Israel’s Designated Identity](https://journeytothetruth.org/from-hebrew-to-jew-the-evolution-of-israels-designated-identity/): From Hebrew to Jew: The Evolution of Israel’s Designated Identity By Dr. Lindsay Ann Nickens Let’s see if you can pass this three-question quiz: For many, these questions might seem as confusing as asking, “Which is a fruit: strawberries or apples?” Are they not both considered fruits? Are these not impossible questions to answer? There are distinct differences between the terms Hebrew, Israelite, Judean, and Jewish that can sometimes seem puzzling. They all seem to reference the same group of people. Let’s break down these terms a little more and define them so that we can see the differences. A […] - [Book Review: How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets By Peter J. Gentry](https://journeytothetruth.org/book-review-how-to-read-and-understand-the-biblical-prophets-by-peter-j-gentry/): Book Review: How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets By Peter J. Gentry (Review Written By Zach Turner) Summary: A significant genre of literature that appears in the Old Testament is that of the biblical prophets. And while it is important for Christians to understand this genre, Dr. Peter J. Gentry, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary and Senior Research Fellow for the Text & Canon Institute, sees a problem at the center of the Christian church in the 20th and 21st centuries: Many believers are simply not equipped to interpret the genre of Old Testament […] - [Journey to the Truth Devotional](https://journeytothetruth.org/journey-to-the-truth-devotional/): Journey to the TruthDevotional By Dr. Joseph Matos John 14:6: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (NIV) Many things are needed to go on a journey: clothes, funds, transportation, and fuel (among other things). However, you won’t go anywhere without two essentials: knowledge of your destination and the directions needed to get there. Still, there is the need for proof that you have arrived at the destination. There is a sense of relief when you do arrive. Likewise, the journey to truth requires a definition […] - [Book Review: Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? By Preston Sprinkle](https://journeytothetruth.org/does-the-bible-support-same-sex-marriage/): Book Review: Does The Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? By Preston Sprinkle  (Review Written by Christian Englert) Summary: In our culture, the topic of same-sex relationships has become quite controversial. And the LGBTQ+ community has made every effort to suggest that the Bible supports same-sex relationships and marriage. Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle, President of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, has blessed us with a book on this topic. He takes 21 of the most common arguments that affirm the Bible’s support of homosexual relationships and assesses their accuracy. His ultimate question with each one: “Does the Bible support this?” […] ## Pages - [Your Guide to the Journey](https://journeytothetruth.org/about/vision-and-beliefs/): Your Guide to the Journey History and Vision Journey to the Truth was born when a professor and a college student noticed a great need for a place where anyone can learn about Scripture and the Christian worldview. This also needed to be a place that relied on the most credible, scholarly sources to retain credibility. The problem: These sources are hard to find and only accessible to enrolled students at a university or people who have subscriptions to certain websites. Subsequently, Dr. Joseph Matos and Christian Englert co-founded this site with the purpose of helping people learn about the […] - [Book Reviews](https://journeytothetruth.org/book-reviews/): Book Reviews Topical Book Reviews - [Connect With Us](https://journeytothetruth.org/about/connect-with-us/): Connect With Us We Want to Know More About You! Submit A Question: Disclaimer: We’re excited to hear your questions! Please submit sincere inquiries, and we’ll do our best to respond within 24-48 hours. We reserve the right to edit questions for clarity or decline to answer those outside our scope or deemed inappropriate. Your privacy is important; questions and answers may be published anonymously on the site to benefit others. - [Resources](https://journeytothetruth.org/about/resources/): Resources Page Commentaries: Old Testament: Genesis: The Book of Genesis by Victor P. Hamilton Hamilton, Victor P. Gary V. The New International Commentary of the Old Testament. Vol. 1A, Genesis 1-17. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. The New American Commentary of the Old Testament (Genesis) by Kenneth A. Matthews Matthews, Kenneth A. The New American Commentary of the Old Testament. Vol. 1A, Genesis 1-11:26. Grand Rapids, MI: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1996. Isaiah: The New American Commentary (Isaiah) by Gary V. Smith Smith, Gary V. The New American Commentary. Vol. 15B, Isaiah 40-66. Nashville, Tennessee: B&H Publishing […] - [Our Team](https://journeytothetruth.org/about/our-team/): Our Team Founders Dr. Joseph Matos is professor of biblical studies at Dallas Baptist University, where he teaches primarily New Testament courses, Greek, and Christianity in a Pluralistic World. He also has taught Old Testament courses, Christian Doctrine, and Principles of Biblical Interpretation. The diversity of teaching experience has provided him a wholistic and integrative perspective for understanding and applying the teaching of the Bible to life, along with the practical and ideological challenges leveled at the faith of Christians individually and at the Christian faith as a worldview. His YouTube channel On Journey with Dr. Joseph Matos seeks to […] - [About](https://journeytothetruth.org/about/) - [Apologetics](https://journeytothetruth.org/apologetics/) - [Bible and Christian Doctrine](https://journeytothetruth.org/bible-and-christian-doctrine/): Bible and Christian Doctrine Topical Articles - [Devotionals](https://journeytothetruth.org/devotionals/): Devotionals Topical Devotionals - [Greek Center](https://journeytothetruth.org/greek-center/) - [Home](https://journeytothetruth.org/): Welcome to Journey to the Truth! We are excited for the future of this website. And in the video below, we engage in a conversation about our vision for what is to come! 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