The Doctrine of the Last Things (Eschatology) The Bible not only explains humanity’s origin and purpose; it also reveals where human history is going. The study of these future events is commonly called eschatology, meaning the study of last things. Scripture reveals far more than a series of catastrophic end-time events. It describes the return … Read more
What must I do to be saved according to the Bible? The Bible teaches that salvation is God’s gift through Jesus Christ. A person must believe in Christ, repent of sin, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit, and continue faithfully following Christ. These actions do not earn salvation; they are the biblical response of faith … Read more
Salvation is God’s free gift through Jesus Christ and cannot be earned by human obedience. However, the Bible teaches that Christians obey God’s commandments because they love God, have received His grace, and desire to follow Jesus Christ. Obedience is the evidence of genuine faith—not the means of earning salvation. One of the greatest misunderstandings … Read more
Did Jesus teach that believers go to heaven when they die?Jesus primarily taught the coming Kingdom of God on earth, not heaven as the final reward of the saved. He spoke repeatedly about the resurrection, inheriting the earth, and reigning with Him in God’s future Kingdom. Scriptures such as Matthew 5:5, John 5:28-29, and Revelation … Read more
God’s covenant people today are those who enter into a covenant relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and the indwelling Holy Spirit. While God made His original covenant with ancient Israel, the New Testament reveals that both Jews and Gentiles can become part of God’s spiritual family and heirs of His … Read more
The Bible teaches that the end does not justify the means. Churches must not use unbiblical methods—such as worldly entertainment, emotional manipulation, or pagan traditions—to grow attendance. God values obedience and truth over results, and true success is measured by faithfulness to His Word, not by numbers or popularity. Introduction In today’s religious landscape, many … Read more
Yes—the apostles clearly preached the Kingdom of God. The book of Acts repeatedly shows that their message focused on the Kingdom, just as Jesus taught. From Paul to Philip, the early Church proclaimed the Kingdom of God as the central gospel message. Did the Message Change After Jesus? Many assume that after Jesus Christ’s death … Read more
Jesus Christ is the eternal Word (Logos) who was with God and was God (John 1:1), the Creator of all things (Colossians 1:16), the Son of God who came in the flesh to reveal the Father (John 1:14, 18), the Savior of mankind through His sacrifice (John 3:16), and the future King of the Kingdom … Read more
How do you receive the Holy Spirit? According to the Bible, you receive the Holy Spirit through repentance, baptism, and the laying on of hands (Acts 2:38; Acts 8:14–17). God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him, empowering them to live a transformed life. Introduction Many people ask, “How do I receive the Holy … Read more
A true Christian, according to the Bible, is not simply someone who professes belief in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:14–15 teaches that a real Christian is one who is led by the Spirit of God. This Spirit is received through repentance and baptism, bringing the believer into a genuine relationship with God as His child and … Read more