Reincarnation is the belief that when the body dies, the soul is reborn and passes into another body. This teaching denies the reality of death and rules out the possibility of God’s judgment. Though some claim reincarnation is taught in the Bible, study will prove quite otherwise.
The words of John 14 were spoken while Jesus and His twelve Disciples were still reclining around the table at the Lord’s Supper. Several things were troubling the disciples but Jesus reassured them with some beautiful promises.
You may never have seen, heard or felt the presence of angels but they do exist. They are ministering spirits who guide and protect God's children. Though they differ in position and authority they all are obedient to God.
Baptism is an ordinance that Jesus mentioned, and Himself practiced. The early church understood baptism to be a necessary step of obedience. What is the significance of this rite? How can we maintain a Scriptural view and practice of this ordinance?
Christianity does not consist merely of observing certain practices. However the ordinances are perpetual reminders of great Christian truths. Each ordinance is a tangible token which aids our minds in comprehending the mysteries of God.
If we believe that God is the Designer of marriage, we accept that His Word is our authority about this relationship between a man and a woman. Is marriage ALWAYS permanent? Is divorce ALWAYS wrong? This article lays a Biblical base from which to draw clear answers to these thorny questions.
Although the word conversion is used in the Bible only once, the concept of conversion is a prominent theme in the teachings of both Christ and His apostles. What does the Bible teach on this subject that is so foundational to Christianity?
A congregation sits hushed as a child barely six years old gives a testimony before his baptism and union with the church. Several times he loses his train of thought, and the pastor must prompt him. At last he finishes and is baptized on his testimony... What do you think of this picture?
In this article, the first in a series of three, we focus on the King James Version of the Bible. In the next article we will examine modern Bible versions.
Article three of three. In the first one we looked at the King James Bible, and in the second we examined the textual theory behind modern Bible translations. Now we consider two other problems with modern translations, and then address the question, “What shall we do with the version controversy?"
This article addresses three fundamental aspects that set all modern Bible versions apart from the King James era translations: textual theory, translation methods, and post-publication revisions.
The church at Corinth was established by Paul on his second missionary journey. The book of 1 Corinthians gives us a good picture of the life of the early church. It deals with Christian conduct. It is essentially an epistle of correction.
The Gospel of Matthew was written by a tax collector named Matthew. Of the four Gospels, Matthew is the most systematic in presenting the teachings of Jesus. The book of Matthew was used almost universally by the early church as a source book for instructing new converts in the faith.
The Gospel of Mark is a message of hope to Christian believers in the Roman world who were facing severe persecution, and possibly martyrdom. Is this particular Gospel relevant in today's world? Consider this. Christians are tempted to blend into the culture, so as not to be thought of as strange.
The Gospel of Luke was written by a medical doctor named Luke. His purpose was to present a historically accurate account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and to present it in such a way that Jesus was seen as a perfect Savior.