Shameless Popery #267 “Bible In Context” Got This Wrong In His Response to Me
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May 12, 2026 A rebuttal to an Instagram critic who challenged Catholic teachings. A dive into John 3:5 and whether it refers to baptism. A clear look at how the Ten Commandments are named and why their numbering varies across traditions. A comparison of Exodus and Deuteronomy on coveting. A defense of early Church writers like Irenaeus for shaping canon and authority.
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Host Responds To Bible In Context Attacks
- The Bible in Context Instagram account (Patrick O'Brien) frequently attacks Catholic teaching, calling the Rosary demonic and the Eucharist blasphemy.
- Joe frames the episode by responding to Patrick's replies and mentions prior critiques of Mike Gendron's testimony and claims.
John 3:5 Means Baptism In Early Christian Thought
- John 3:5 was understood by the earliest Christians as referring to baptism, not merely natural birth or a two-step event.
- Joe Heschmeyer cites Everett Ferguson and D.A. Carson to show early and contemporary scholarly consensus that “born of water and the Spirit” is one unified birth tied to baptism.
Decalogue Is Literally The Ten Words Not A Numbered List
- The Bible calls the Decalogue the Ten Words (debar), and English translations sometimes render that as Ten Commandments, which can mislead about original phrasing.
- Joe explains Hebrew debar, the Greek dekalog, and why numbering varies across Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions.