A poet and an episitlator walk into a bar... no, it's not a joke — this week we're reading the last few books before Revelation! John likes to avoid a paper trail and Jude surprised us, we want more.
Read MoreThe bird is the word, there are multiple anti-Christs, and lusty eyes in John's first epistle to the fellishippe. Which has us reminiscing about DC Talk and wondering about blatant contradictions.
Read MoreProbably-not-Peter starts his second letter by name-dropping Jesus and detailing the virtues one must exhibit to get to love. He goes on to talk about destruction, tents, and fuel for the final fire.
Read MoreGird up the loins of your mind and sprinkle yourself in the blood and join us as we read the first of Peter's letters, which leaves us wondering about corruptible seed and abstaining from fleshly lusts.
Read MoreJames the Just writes to the Jews using pretty turns of phrase about endurance, a real killer, and rad raves. Possibly in opposition to Paul's teaching, he espouses the importance of works in addition to faith and taming the tongue.
Read MoreThe end of any and all of the Paul's has finally arrived. The final chapters of Hebrews explore a heavenly country, sawing and tearing people apart, the fruit of lips, and the benefit of discipline. As always, we're left with many questions, the most important of which being - what's up with the abs?
Read MoreIt's finally the penultimate episode of Paul/Maybe Not Paul's letters, and we're recapping like we're back in Deuteronomy! Aaron's rod makes an appearance, as do various washings (yeah, we don't know what that means either), and a new quote from Jesus.
Read MoreJoin us for a tasting of the word of God, immortal priestly dramas, and classic negging behavior. We're left wondering, does God still got it, and what does Eugene have to say about loins?
Read MoreHebrews, a Paul-ished epistle to an undisclosed (but likely Jewish) audience, spends most of its first four chapters pitching Jesus, burning angels, and trying to figure out which of God's creations is the most important.
Read MoreWe're taking on two books this week! First up is a DM from Paul to Philemon about his pris-son, followed by a letter to Titus with guidance for older men and women and much (ok, a little) more.
Read MoreAnother fake Paul writes to Timothy, imploring him to teach, spread the word of truth, and encourage his followers to complete an extensive to-do list. Eugene warns us to avoid pious nitpicking and avoid those allergic to God.
Read MoreChief of sinners, Paul writes to his true child in faith, burning genealogy, threatening to deliver people to Satan, and extolling the virtues of a little wine.
Read MorePaul is both bringing back the classics and taking a sharp left turn towards the end times this week. We're left wondering what was the purpose of 2nd Thessalonians and did Paul really write this?
Read MorePaul's first epistle to the Thessalonians might be one of his earliest. Full of hints about the wrath to come, he throws Philippi under the bus. Some strange insertions leave us wondering about a few verses, and Paul shares another important life motto with us: A reminder never hurts.
Read MoreColossians starts out with interesting theology, including Christology and godheads. In a soft moment, Paul makes everything confusingly sexual and sexually confusing before sharing life instructions - including the ultimate rebuttal to bad dad jokes.
Read MoreWritten by Paul and Timothy for the believers in Philippi, this epistle teaches us more about the day of Jesus Christ, tender mercies, and things to be aware of, including knife-happy circumcisers.
Read MoreFaux-Paul continues to impart important theological lessons to the Ephesians, including: don't let the sun go down on your wrath, no goofing or filthy brothers allowed, and how wives should consider their husbands to be their spiritual authority. Plus we find out what Emily thought of Good Friday Mass and what really happened in Romania.
Read MoreThe first part of Totally Paul's Clone's epistle to the church at Ephesus might have been missing criticism, but it's full of potential episode titles. Which one is your favorite? God's (Non-Existent) Grandchildren. Signed, Sealed, & Delivered! God is Calorie Free. Your Inward Man. Fills All in All. Clone Mommy Questions. Where Did All the Sentence Breaks Go? Only the Finest Nuns.
Read MoreGalatians continues with Paul encouraging us to remember our petty bondage days while changing his stance on circumcision. Pregnancy metaphors are back (so make sure to have a drink handy) and orgies are specifically ruled unacceptable.
Read MoreThe epistle to the Galatians sheds light on Paul's backstory and speculates about the story of Abraham. Paul continues to dunk on Judaism while trying to connect the dots to Christianity.
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