Let the Bible Interpret Itself
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
According to the Bible, God repeatedly warned His people not to adopt pagan religious customs and use them in worshiping Him (Deuteronomy 12:29–31). Jesus also warned against worship based on human traditions rather than God’s commands (Mark 7:7). Scripture teaches that true worship must be based on obedience and truth, not traditions borrowed from pagan … 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