Let the Bible Interpret Itself
The Bible does not teach a secret Rapture where Christians disappear before the tribulation. Scripture describes one visible Second Coming of Jesus Christ, accompanied by the resurrection of the dead, the sounding of the last trumpet, and the establishment of God’s Kingdom on earth (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:52; Zechariah 14:4). Introduction Few doctrines … 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
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
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