When discussing the meaning of Paul’s Gospel, there are four words which we often don’t say much about in the discussion, but which people also often wonder about the meaning of, with those words being, “…according to the Scriptures.” The question, of course, is which passages of Scripture is Paul referring to there? Well, we… Continue reading According to the Scriptures
Category: Bible
Why I am not a Christian
[Before getting into the details of this post, while I’m not a Christian, I should point out that I am a Bible-believing member of the body of Christ, and that, no, they’re not the same thing; we might have been called Christians in the first century, but we stopped using that label a long time… Continue reading Why I am not a Christian
Why I can’t take Christians who won’t read my writings because they’re “trusting the Spirit to guide them” seriously
When I’m trying to get someone to read my eBook or one of my articles, I’ll often get a reply like this one: I have to roll my eyes when I get this sort of response because, as spiritual and biblical as it might sound at first glance, when I hear (or read) something like… Continue reading Why I can’t take Christians who won’t read my writings because they’re “trusting the Spirit to guide them” seriously
Why I’m not Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox
[This article was first written on March 5, 2026, but I added an update below the main body of the article on March 7, 2026, in response to Andrew’s reply to it, as well as a second update below the first update — this one on March 14, 2026 — in response to Andrew’s reply… Continue reading Why I’m not Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox
Nobody is actually in Adam
There’s a very common idea that a lot of Christians, and even many members of the actual body of Christ, refer to, which is the idea that one is either “in Adam” or “in Christ.” They get this idea from the fact that there are multiple verses in the Bible which do refer to being… Continue reading Nobody is actually in Adam
If you’re waiting for the Rapture, read this before it’s too late
If you’re a Christian looking forward to the Rapture (or the Snatching Away, as members of the body of Christ generally refer to it as), I have some good news and some bad news for you. The good news is that, contrary to what many Christians believe, the Rapture is indeed a real event, and… Continue reading If you’re waiting for the Rapture, read this before it’s too late
God actually IS the author of confusion, even though He also isn’t
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV) Something you’ll often hear Christians claim in order to try to win certain arguments is that God is not the author of confusion. The problem is, while the verse that seems to… Continue reading God actually IS the author of confusion, even though He also isn’t
Was Paul a false teacher?
The idea that Paul was a false teacher trying to deceive people into following a new religion he created is one of the most ridiculous ideas ever proposed, yet there are actually a lot of people out there who make this accusation. Most people who make this claim accept that Paul was a Jewish Pharisee… Continue reading Was Paul a false teacher?
How Jesus proved that the dead are not conscious
[The following is an edited excerpt from chapter 4 of my (free) eBook on the topic of soteriology, but I wanted a quick article to prove the fact that the Bible teaches the dead are not conscious. Links to supporting references are underlined.] Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there… Continue reading How Jesus proved that the dead are not conscious
What does 2 Timothy 2:15 actually mean?
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. — 2 Timothy 2:15 We’ve all heard it quoted many times to try to guilt us into studying the Bible more. And while careful Bible study is a worthy endeavour, is that really what… Continue reading What does 2 Timothy 2:15 actually mean?