This is an analysis dealing with a question related to what a Christian was supposed to be in the first century churches led by Christ’s Apostles compared to what a disciple of Christ ought to be today. In most ways,  there is no difference at all now in terms ofRead More

Walking straight on the narrow way to life in Christ has always necessarily involved putting aside distractions and foregoing momentary pleasure which those around you are indulging in.  Yet this was not always necessarily a constant relentless battle like it is now.   It was always the case that being confrontedRead More

When the Apostles wrote to Christian churches and spoke of women dressing modestly, they dealt directly with showing off wealth and with unnecessary expenses related to luxury in dress.  The principle related to showing off wealth also makes it clear that showing off one’s body in public is also evil. Read More

Luke 3:7: “Then said he (John the Baptist) to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Can you imagine a preacher actually taking care to confront people about their sins and insistingRead More

The Scofield Reference Bible had sold more than two million copies by the end of WWII after being published in the early 20th century.  It has greatly influenced multitudes more- including through the vast influence which the Dallas Theological Seminary has had.   Cyrus Scofield had already obtained the reputation ofRead More

Pacifism is “the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.”   Rebuking Pacifism here is not denying that settling disputes by peaceful means often is righteously possible.  War and violence are truly unjustifiable when realistic means to righteouslyRead More

Acts 2:1-11 proves that the tongues which the Apostles spoke in at Pentecost were languages of men on earth. 1 Corinthians 14:12 says: “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.” There is no such thingRead More

The preachers on television, the radio, at healing crusades, and also those who just walk among the general public telling people that they can be healed here if they will only comply with their instructions are surely frauds who are deceiving people. The people who are doing such activity inRead More

The first point of Calvinism is Total Depravity.  This is basically the concept that man cannot repent towards God unless God regenerates him to new life.  Calvinism claims that this regeneration to new life happens irresistibly.  Calvinism teaches then that this irresistible regeneration causes repentance towards God.  These Calvinistic principlesRead More