Let the Bible Interpret Itself
Tom Caldwell To be saved, the Bible teaches that a person must repent of sin, believe in Jesus Christ, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit, and continue living in faithful obedience to God. Salvation is a lifelong process that begins now and is completed at the resurrection. Introduction One of the most important questions ever asked in … Read more
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news of the coming Kingdom of God, the forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ sacrifice, and the call to repentance and obedient faith. Jesus preached this gospel as a message of hope—announcing God’s future rule on earth and inviting people to be transformed now in preparation for that … Read more
No. Romans 14:14 does not teach that all foods are clean. The passage discusses personal conscience regarding meat—especially meat associated with idols—not the biblical distinction between clean and unclean animals found in Leviticus Q1: Does Romans 14:14 teach that Christians can eat any kind of meat? Answer:No. Romans 14:14 does not teach that all meats—including … Read more
The Bible does not teach that humans will suffer eternal conscious torment in hell. Instead, Scripture describes the fate of the wicked as death, destruction, and the “second death” (Romans 6:23; Matthew 10:28; Revelation 20:14–15). Eternal punishment refers to the result—permanent death—not ongoing torment. Only God has immortality, and eternal life is given to the … Read more
The Bible does not teach that the soul is immortal. Instead, Scripture shows that the soul is the whole person, and it can die (Ezekiel 18:4). The dead are described as unconscious, knowing nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5), and the hope of eternal life comes through the resurrection—not an immortal soul (1 Corinthians 15:52). The Biblical Truth … Read more
The Bible teaches that many commonly accepted Christian doctrines—such as going to heaven at death, an immortal soul, and eternal torment in hell—are not supported by Scripture. Instead, the Bible reveals that the dead are unconscious until the resurrection, eternal life is a gift from God, and believers will inherit the Kingdom of God on … Read more
The God of the Old Testament is the same divine Being who later came to earth as Jesus Christ. The Bible reveals that the LORD (YHWH), who spoke to Abraham, Moses, and Israel, was not God the Father but the pre-incarnate Word—who became Jesus Christ (John 1:1–3, 14). He was the active Creator, Lawgiver, and … Read more
The Bible reveals seven annual festivals commanded by God, and two of the first observances in that cycle arrive in the spring: the Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread. Passover begins first, and the next day starts a seven-day festival called the Days of Unleavened Bread. For many readers, this festival may seem unfamiliar. … Read more
No, Jesus and Paul did not preach different gospels. Jesus preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God, and Paul continued teaching the same message while explaining salvation through Jesus Christ, repentance, faith, grace, and obedience. One of the most common claims today—especially in theological debates—is that Jesus and Paul preached different gospels. Some say: … Read more
Most churches do not teach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God because over time Christianity shifted its focus from the message Jesus preached—the coming government and reign of God—to primarily emphasizing heaven, personal salvation, and church tradition. Yet Jesus consistently preached the Kingdom of God as the core of the gospel (Mark 1:14–15; Luke … Read more