Tag: BiblicalTruth
The Truth About Hell: What Really Happens to the Wicked?
What happens to bad people when they die?It’s a question many ponder—and the answers people have conjured up vary widely. But to understand the truth, we must set aside assumptions and traditions and go straight to the Bible. Most people assume the wicked go to hell – a place of unending torment where fire burns forever and agony never ends. But if we’re honest, that…
The Day God Made for Us: Rediscovering the Sabbath
Before sin, before Sinai, before Israel itself – there was a day set apart by the Creator. A day not born of human tradition, but woven into time at the dawn of creation. A gift – blessed, sanctified, and still speaking to those willing to hear. The Sabbath at Creation “In the beginning” does not only describe the heavens and earth – it also frames…
A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom: Rethinking the Thief Beside Christ
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Those words–spoken by Jesus to a dying man–have comforted many and confused just as many. For centuries, this single verse has launched sermons, sparked debates, and shaped doctrines that affect how people view salvation itself. But what if this powerful statement has been misunderstood–not because of what Jesus said, but because of…
Heaven Now? What the Bible Really Says About Enoch, Elijah, and the Thief on the Cross
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Kingdom of God, Immortal Soul, Salvation
Many Christians today assume that when someone dies, they immediately go to heaven or hell. This belief is deeply embedded in Western theology and often treated as a foundational truth. But does the Bible actually teach this? Three commonly cited examples – Enoch, Elijah, and the thief on the cross – are frequently used to support the idea of an immediate afterlife in heaven. Enoch…
How Hell Got Hijacked: The Surprising Origins of the Modern View of Eternal Torment
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Hell, Immortal Soul
The Hell You Know Isn’t the Hell the Bible Describes Fiery pits. Demons with pitchforks. Sinners screaming in endless agony.It’s the stuff of horror movies, comic strips – and, for many, Sunday sermons. But is this disturbing picture of hell really what the Bible teaches? Surprisingly, the modern concept of hell owes more to Greek philosophy, medieval literature, and church tradition than to Scripture. The…
Faithful Through Fire: A History of the Church of God
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Church, Church History
The Church of God, the faith tradition in which I was raised, has navigated a complex and often perilous path over nearly two millennia. Despite facing external persecution and internal challenges, it has persisted, upheld by devoted individuals committed to preserving its doctrines and practices. This enduring legacy is often interpreted through the lens of Revelation 2 and 3, where Christ addresses the seven churches…
The Trinity as an Idol: How Misrepresenting God Distances Us from Him – Part 2
For centuries, mainstream Christianity has taught the doctrine of the Trinity as an unquestionable truth. It has been described as a mystery – something beyond human comprehension – and many have been taught that to deny it is to reject God Himself. But what if this doctrine is not only inaccurate but also functions as an idol of the mind – a humanly crafted concept…
The Mystery of the Trinity: Is God Truly Unknowable? – Part 1
For centuries, mainstream Christianity has taught that the Trinity is a divine mystery – something beyond human comprehension. Many theologians insist that we can’t fully understand the nature of God. But is this idea actually supported by Scripture? Jesus Himself said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9) and “I have come to reveal the Father” (Matt. 11:27). If Christ’s purpose…
The Great Deception: How Satan Masquerades as an Angel of Light
From the beginning, Satan has worked in opposition to God’s plan, deceiving those with whom God desires a relationship. This deception began in the Garden of Eden, when Satan planted seeds of doubt in Eve’s mind, leading her to question God’s word (Genesis 3:1–5). That moment marked the start of a pattern – Satan’s ongoing effort to divert humanity from God’s truth. Unlike God’s consistent…
Grace, Faith, and the Freedom to Choose: Rethinking Salvation Beyond the Debate
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Human Concepts, Once Saved Always Saved
A Struggle Over Words “If you can lose your salvation, then you earned it.” “But if you can’t leave, then you never really had free will.” These aren’t just clever quips tossed around in a theological debate – they reflect two fundamentally different views of salvation, grace, and human responsibility. Often, the disagreement comes down to a struggle over words. What does it mean to…