John Byron PhD

06/01/2026

I will be at Iglesia Cristiana Unida in Freemont, Ohio this Sunday to talk about why Easter is not the end of the story.

Este Domingo alas 2pm tendremos a el Dr. Byron quien estará predicando sobre la Ascensión y el Pentecostes.

El Dr. John Byron es profesor de Nuevo Testamento en el Seminario Teológico de Ashland.

Realizó sus estudios de pregrado en el Instituto Bíblico Elim en Lima, Nueva York; una maestría en la Universidad Regent en Virginia Beach, Virginia; un año de estudios de posgrado en el Jerusalem University College en Jerusalén, Israel; y un doctorado en la Universidad de Durham en el Reino Unido.

Es autor de seis libros y más de 30 artículos. Trabajó como traductor para la “Common English Bible”, es columnista habitual de la revista Biblical Archaeology Review y participó en excavaciones en Tel-Gezer, Israel.

05/29/2026

One of the oldest known images of Jesus from the 3rd century was discovered in a family tomb in Iznik, Turkey.

The remarkable discoveries include the best-preserved early image of Jesus discovered near the Turkish city of Iznik

05/11/2026

Who decided what books belong in the Bible?

Did Emperor Constantine create the Bible?

That claim is often made, but the historical evidence tells a very different story.

Contrary to popular conspiracy theories, the biblical canon was not invented by Constantine or chosen by a single church council. The New Testament emerged gradually as early Christians copied, shared, read, and preserved writings connected to the apostles.

I created this short video with Notebook LM to explore how the canon actually developed—and why certain books came to be recognized as Scripture by the early church.

05/08/2026

The ascension of Jesus is far more than the ending of the Gospel story.

In this video, we explore why the New Testament presents the ascension as Christ’s public enthronement—his present reign at the right hand of God over the cosmos and the church.

What does it mean that a human being now reigns from the divine throne? And why does the ascension still matter for Christian worship, loyalty, and hope today?

Watch the video and join the conversation.

05/04/2026

Was slavery in Bible times really “not that bad”?

That claim gets repeated often—but it doesn’t hold up.

I created a short video using Notebook LM to explore the harsh realities of ancient slavery by comparing the lives of two enslaved individuals - Onesimus and Zoilos. It’s a sobering look at a system that has always been deeply dehumanizing.

05/03/2026

From the file - Failed Church Growth Strategies

May 3, 1675: A Massachusetts law goes into effect requiring church doors to be locked during services. Officials enacted the law because too many people were leaving before sermons were over.

04/27/2026

Summer is approaching quickly, and my speaking calendar is filling up—but I still have a few openings in May and June and would love to partner with you.

If you’re looking for a speaker for your church, school, or event, I’d love to connect. You can visit my website to explore some of my most requested talks or simply send me a DM here.

I regularly speak on topics related to the New Testament, biblical studies, archaeology, and the life of the Church—and I’m always glad to tailor a presentation to your audience.

In-person events are my preference, but virtual options are always on the table.

04/19/2026

We enjoyed worshipping at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Bellville this morning.

I gave the presentation From the Scroll to the Book: How we got our English Bible.

If you would like to invite me to speak at your church, school or event please visit my website in the comments section below.

04/19/2026