Let the Bible Interpret Itself
Many today present Jesus as a gentle, non-confrontational teacher who only encourages and affirms. However, the Bible reveals a very different picture. Jesus boldly confronted sin, rebuked hypocrisy, and spoke hard truths that often made people uncomfortable. He was not merely “nice”—He was holy, righteous, and just. His mission was not to make people comfortable, … Read more
What is the difference between biblical Christianity and traditional Christianity?Biblical Christianity is based strictly on the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing obedience to God’s law, the gospel of the Kingdom of God, and a transformed life through the Holy Spirit. Traditional Christianity often includes doctrines and practices developed over time through church tradition, such as … Read more
Does Mark 7:18–19 mean all foods are clean? No. In context, Jesus was addressing human traditions about ritual handwashing—not abolishing God’s dietary laws. The phrase “thus purifying all foods” is a translator’s interpretation, not a direct statement from Christ. When compared with passages like Acts 10 and Romans 14, the Bible shows that these verses … Read more
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
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