By Ben Wallick Many Christian denominations throughout history have taught that under no circumstances is it ever justified for Christians to use violence and those who participate in any violent act are in violation of Jesus’ teachings. Additionally, many teach that Christians must not function in any form of civil service where violence may have … Continue reading Christian Pacifism?
1. Take everything in the Bible literally unless this could not possibly be the meaning. When the language is used in a figurative sense get the literal truth conveyed by it.2. Give the same literal meanings to words, and apply to the Bible the same rules of grammar, figures of speech, types, symbols, allegories, parables, … Continue reading 16 Pointers on How to Better Understand and Study the Bible
This is precisely what the Feasts were intended to do, illustrate the Gospel and the true Christian Hope using allegories and symbols. Most of the Feasts (all but the Day of Atonement) will also be celebrated in the coming Kingdom. Why then do most Christians discard God's Feasts and instead participate in the cheap and polluted substitutes provided by "Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots"?
By Tim Warner Copyright © Pristine Faith Restoration Society The concept of sola scriptura (Scripture alone) is held by the majority of non-Catholic Christian denominations. At Pristine Faith Restoration Society, we also believe that the Bible (66 books) is the only infallible source of truth. However, the basis for our belief and the means of proving … Continue reading What does Sola Scriptura really mean?
By Jeff A. Benner A filter, such as the air filter in your car, is used to block unwanted debris, yet allow air to continue through to the engine. A theological filter works in much the same way, it is a mental filter that blocks unwanted information, yet allows the desired information to continue through to … Continue reading We all have Theological Filters
A chiasm (also called a chiasmus) is a literary device in which a sequence of ideas is presented and then repeated in reverse order. The result is a “mirror” effect as the ideas are “reflected” back in a passage. Each idea is connected to its “reflection” by a repeated word, often in a related form. The … Continue reading What is Hebrew chiasm / chiastic / chiasmus structure in the Bible?
This is best explanation I have ever come across on Luke 16:19 as it deals with the question is it is a literal story or a parable. It is a parable and this commentary proves it. Are you willing to hear the another view on this portion of scripture. It is from Commentary on Luke … Continue reading Lazarus and the Rich man commentary Luke 16:19 – Parable?
One reason people believe that the soul or spirit goes on living after a person dies is because of what is referred to as “near death” experiences. In these experiences, people who have clinically “died,” or been close to death, have seen what they report as the afterlife. There are a number of explanations why … Continue reading Why people think the Dead are Alive – Near Death Experiences
By Mel C. Montgomery The Book of Acts and Paul's own epistles reveal the entire cycle of the Holy Spirit in Paul's life and ministry. There is no need for guesswork. Scriptures plainly tell us how Paul received the Spirit, that he spoke in tongues, and then how that late in his life he ministered … Continue reading Paul’s Experience With Speaking in Tongues
Introduction The word Gehenna is a Greek transliteration from the Hebrew “Valley of Hinnom” (or Ge-Hinnom) which was a deep gorge to the southwest of Jerusalem. It was also called the Valley of Tophet. The valley has a sordid history. It was a place of idolatry, injustice, and infidelity. It was here that child sacrifices … Continue reading Gehenna is the Name of Real Place and not Hell
Biblical Teaching to Equip Every Christian 