What does the Bible really teach about the Christian life? The Bible teaches that Christians are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ and are called to respond with loving obedience. Scripture reveals God’s plan through the Ten Commandments, His annual Holy Days, the coming Kingdom of God, the return of Jesus Christ, … 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
Did false doctrine creep into Christianity?Yes. The Bible warned that false teachers and unbiblical traditions would enter Christianity after the apostolic era (Acts 20:29–30; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Peter 2:1). Many modern Christian doctrines and practices differ from the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, including changes involving the Sabbath, biblical Holy Days, the gospel … 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
What is the difference between biblical Christianity and traditional Christianity?Biblical Christianity is based strictly on the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing salvation as a free gift of God through Jesus Christ, obedience to God’s law as the loving response to God’s free gift of salvation, the gospel of the Kingdom of God, and a transformed … 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
Many Claim Christ — But Few Truly Follow Him. Across the world, billions of people identify themselves as Christians. Churches exist in nearly every country, and the name of Jesus Christ is widely known.But the Bible presents a surprising and sobering truth: Not everyone who claims to follow Christ truly does. Jesus Himself warned about … Read more