Let the Bible Interpret Itself
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
The Messiah in the Bible is the promised, anointed King from the line of David, sent by God to deliver His people from sin and death. Foretold throughout the Old Testament, the Messiah would suffer, redeem, and ultimately rule over a restored Kingdom. Jesus Christ fulfilled these prophecies through His life, death, resurrection, and ascension, … 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
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, 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
The Kingdom of God is the future government of God that Jesus Christ preached throughout His ministry. The Bible reveals that this Kingdom will be established on earth at Christ’s return and will bring peace, justice, and eternal life to those who follow God. Few themes appear more consistently throughout the Bible than the Kingdom … Read more