1. HISTORY There is no trace of unconditional eternal security for the first 1,500 years of Christianity. Irenaeus’ (disciple of Polycarp, disciple of John) comments are typical: “And to as many as continue in their love towards God, does He grant communion with Him. But communion with God is life and light, and the enjoyment … Continue reading OSAS- Conditional Security versus Unconditional Eternal Security
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The Holy Spirit Is Not a Person
The Holy Spirit, from the evidence found in the Bible, is not a person in a supposed Trinity. The Holy Spirit is the very nature, presence and expression of God's power actively working in His servants. Rather than describing the Holy Spirit as a distinct person or entity, the Bible most often refers to it … Continue reading The Holy Spirit Is Not a Person
Lazarus and the Rich man commentary Luke 16:19 – Parable?
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?
Why people think the Dead are Alive – Near Death Experiences
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
Annihilation in the Lake of Fire
One of the most powerful truths about God in the Bible is “God is love,” but some Christians teach that God tortures the unsaved in the flames of hell for all eternity. How could that be love? Thankfully, God does not do that. The Bible says that the saved will live forever and the unsaved … Continue reading Annihilation in the Lake of Fire
Olam and Aion do Not mean Inifinte Time in Hebrew or Greek
The Hebrew word "olam" does not mean infinite time, but rather refers to time beyond what is observable, both past and future. When translated as "forever" or "eternal," it creates contradictions in Scripture. Translating "olam" into Greek in the Septuagint also reveals the limitations of using superlative idioms to convey infinite time.
How Plato Influenced Our View of God!
Many Christians believe that their view of God is derived solely from the Bible. We would never suspect that the roots of our belief in a triune God comes, not from Scripture, but from Greek philosophy. Nor could we imagine that the respected early Church Fathers were to blame for synthesizing pagan philosophy, such as … Continue reading How Plato Influenced Our View of God!
Will you take Red Pill? Part 2
In Part 1 we covered a world in which you can’t trust what you hear or see any more. It seems without hope nor a future that is positive and that you can be excited about. However there is another system or what we call a spiritual kingdom. I want to share my personal story … Continue reading Will you take Red Pill? Part 2
How to Study the Bible in 3 Steps
Step 1: Observation—What does the passage say? Step 2: Interpretation—What does the passage mean? Step 3: Application—What am I going to do about what the passage says and means? There is more to studying and reading the bible but the below steps are foundational. The following will become second nature after practicing for a while … Continue reading How to Study the Bible in 3 Steps
Biblical Proof for a pregnancy being a Baby
The first recorded human pregnancy occurred when Eve conceived and gave birth to Cain (Genesis 4:1). Many pregnancies followed as humanity increased upon the earth, but the Bible does not give us any details of those pregnancies until the account of Abram (Abraham) and Sarai (Sarah) in Genesis 11:30: “Now Sarai was childless because she was … Continue reading Biblical Proof for a pregnancy being a Baby
Living as a Christian in this World 