Matthew 4:14-17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death […]
Why is the Bible so Cryptic?
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Amos 3:7 The Bible is a bit cryptic for several reasons. One is that the amount of material if spelled out plainly would fill 10 sets of encyclopedia: “GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret”. Everything […]
Four Foundational Precepts
I have come after many years of study and debate to certain conclusions on what is needed to properly interpret the Scriptures. I am convinced that four foundational precepts must be adhered to in order to correctly understand the Bible. They are as follows: Unless you understand and approach the study of the Bible with […]
1 Corinthians 7 – Marriage
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 1 Corinthians 7:1 Paul is answering questions put to him about marriage. Paul was unmarried and recommended that this was the best way to be. 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 For I would that all men were […]
Two Opposing Foundations
Within the debates on Scripture and what the Bible means there are two main opposing theological ideas. Closed Theology – History is complete, predetermined or had run its course before God’s intervention. In other words, the course of history was set, unchangeable, in a word closed. Open Theology – History is flowing in real time […]
Church Types
There are only two religions in the world, the right one and the wrong one. They are quite easy to tell apart. The wrong one is based wholly or in part on man’s works, the right one is not of man’s works. The wrong one says don’t worry it will be alright, the right one […]
Anger
What are some verses in the Bible that can be applied when someone is angry? If the angry person is saved, possibly: James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Proverbs 14:17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Proverbs 22:24 Make no […]
Once Saved, Always Saved
I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. Ecclesiastes 3:14 Once saved always saved is our liberty in Christ Jesus. Old Testament saints were not saved; they had their sins […]
Reconciling
Free will vs Omniscient/Omnipotent
It must be realized that being omniscient and omnipotent God could have done anything he elected to do, the Lord has absolute free will. We are not looking for what God could have done, he could have done anything any way he determined. If you begin the study of the Scriptures from any other position, […]
Vengeance is Mine
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. Psalms 94:1 Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Biblical Christianity, Judaeo Christian ethics, does not allow for taking personal vengeance. We wait on the […]
Methodology of Salvation
This article discusses the methodology of salvation from a biblical perspective. It highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to certain precepts or principles outlined in the Bible. The methodology of salvation is a topic that has been widely debated and disputed. Various questions are raised, such as whether salvation is dependent on free will or predestination, the role of faith and works, the necessity of baptism, and the requirement of membership in a particular denomination or church. This article strives to answer them.
Faith
Preface – Definition – Doctrine – Salvation – Faith & Works – Rightly Divide Views: 0
Faith of Jesus Christ
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Sin
Thy word have I hid in mine heart,that I might not sin against thee. Psalms 119:11 To not sin against God, a knowledge of what sin is would be mighty helpful. Most, if asked what sin is offer sin to be breaking God’s laws and they would be correct as far as that goes. 1 […]
The Rapture of the Church Pre, Mid, or Post Tribulation
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: […]