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Exposing
The Errors of Mainstream Christianity
With a thrilling message of hope to take to
the people, the Apostles commenced the work of preaching. They proclaimed the
message of a risen Christ who would return again to the earth and set up
thereon his universal reign.They called upon men and women to believe this
message and to be baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thus they
fulfilled the missionhe had delivered unto them to do:
"Go
into all the world and preach the gospel; he that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved . . ." (Mark16:16).
Gradually communities of believers were
established throughout the world. They were organized into Ecclesias, a word that has been
rendered “church” in the Bible, but which signifies when properly translated
from the Greek, "called out
ones." These answer to the description of Acts 15:14: "God did
visit the Gentiles, to take OUT OF THEM, a people or His name."
The Ecclesias were exhorted to
live so as to have Christ as their example(1 Pet. 2:21-25), to live in
anticipation of his return (2 Thess. 3:5),when they would reign with him (2
Tim. 2:12). They were taught that they were spiritual Israelites (Gal. 6: 16),
having embraced the national hope of
They were taught that outside of
this "one faith" (Eph. 4:5) there was "no hope" (Eph.
2:12), and that natural Jews had forfeited their claim to the title of
"Israelites indeed" by their rejection of Christ Jesus (
The Coming Of An
Apostasy.
But the Apostles also warned, that
as
"I know this, that after my departing, shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them" (Acts 20:29-30).
"The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables" (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
These warning words have had sad
fulfillment. In course of time truth became submerged by a flood of error. The
Ecclesias lost their distinctive character, and though the churches that arose claimed
to be Christian, they were found denying the doctrines of Christ. Christendom
today is astray from the Bible. Such ideas as the immortality of the soul,
the trinity, heaven going as a reward, an immortal devil, and other theories,
are completely erroneous. A personal responsibility rests upon every individual
to seek out the truth for themselves if they would be saved (Rom. 1:16; 1
Cor.15:1-2).
DOES IT MATTER WHAT WE BELIEVE?? | ARE
YOU PART OF MYSTERY BABYLON??
WORDS OF TRUTH... A Very Through Subject Concordance Concerning:
God -- Man -- Man's Saviour -- the Lord Jesus Christ -- His Coming Kingdom --
The Immortality For His People -- The Destruction of the Wicked
THE GREAT DELUSION...A Scriptural Analysis of Christianity's
"Future Antichrist".
Can you be regenerated... if you are ignorant of the
"things concerning the
A DECLARATION OF THE TRUTH REVEALED IN THE BIBLE... A Series
of Propositions Setting Forth the Faith of the Apostles in Contrast with the
Faith of Christendom Today which is Shown to be Largely Composed of Fables...as
you will plainly see.
PREPARING FOR BAPTISM... The only way to become a true Christian is
to believe and be baptised into Christ. (See Galatians 3:27). But before we can be baptised
we must understand the teaching of the Bible and believe it. (See Acts 8:12). This booklet
is to help you do this.
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A
Discussion of Bible Passages Often Misrepresented
IS JESUS
OF NAZARETH CHRISTIANITY'S FUTURE ANTICHRIST?
"Investigate everything you believe...
if it is the truth it cannot be injured thereby; if error, the sooner it is
corrected the better."
Understanding
the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit THIS IS AN ASBOLUTE MUST READ! A study into the Doctrine of the
Trinity with explanations to all those verses that you were taught supported
this doctrine.
The
Doctrine of The Trinity ANALYTICALLY EXAMINED AND REFUTED By Percy E. White
A refutation of a doctrine that has led the professing Christian world astray,
imposing upon its credulity "another Jesus," and therefore
"another gospel" (Gal. i. 6-9) unknown to Paul or to any one of the
other Divine writers.
The
History of The Doctrine of The Trinity The history of religion has always
been one of degeneration from the originally revealed pure monotheism to various
forms of polytheism. "Christianity," as popularly known, has been no
exception. The Bible, in both Old and New Testaments, is very emphatic about
the absolute oneness of God. When asked which is the first commandment of all?" Jesus answered (Mark 12:29)
"The first of all the commandments is; Hear, O Israel, THE LORD OUR GOD IS
ONE LORD."
He was quoting from the words of Moses in Deut. 6:4. This is the consistent
story of the Bible.
There is not a word about three gods in
it from beginning to end.
PASSAGES
QUOTED TO PROVE THE TRINITY [Proven False] The verses considered were
presented by a trinitarian as the best he knew to "prove" the
doctrine of the Trinity.
THE TRINITY...WRESTLED SCRIPTURES Are mainstream Christian
teachings correct? The true Gospel can suffer from our preconceived ideas and
misinterpretations. Find out what the Bible is actually saying and where
interpretation can go wrong.
God is One, not
Three "True worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in
truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship him " -John 4:23.Christ's
words are challenging. They declare that God finds pleasure only in the worship
of those who approach Him "in spirit and truth." They imply that true
worshippers are limited to those who are prepared to search out the truth
concerning God, and make it the foundation of their spiritual life.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not a person; it is a spirit, and a spirit is an influence,
power, or energy sent forth or generated by someone or something. While the
trinitarian deceit declares the Holy Spirit to be the third person of the
trinity, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father, the Scriptures testify in Acts 10:38, "God anointed Jesus
of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. " How, it has been asked
before and we raise the question again, how can one co-equal (God) take another co-equal (the Holy Spirit) and anoint yet
another co-equal (Jesus) with
that second one? Of course it makes no sense; but an examination of some
passages of Scripture will show us that the Holy Spirit is simply God's power
by which He accomplishes certain works.
Trinity Examined
In some places in the bible, Jesus speaks of himself and his Father (GOD) being
"One". Many churches believe this indicates that Jesus was not a man
truly like you and I, but was actually God, who for a while had put on flesh
like a a garment to work out our salvation...Let us examine what Jesus really
was saying, when he said he was "one" with God.
The
Hidden Flaw in Traditional Christianity: A Perversion of Monotheism
Ignorance is Bliss
(...at least its better than error!) We have no mandate to KNOW everything.
Far better to be ignorant in pursuit of knowledge, than to feign knowledge
based on assumptions that are conveniently labeled "mysteries". Our
knowledge is only as solid as the knowledge it is built upon.
Who Is
Jesus? Do the Creeds Tell Us the Truth About Him? It is a well-documented
fact that many of the church's "major doctrines" were not instituted
until well after New Testament apostolic times. Christians in search of a
vigorous biblical Christianity will find it refreshing to distinguish between
what comes from Scripture and what many have unconsciously 'canonized' from
Church tradition and Councils.
Who Is
Jesus? God, or Unique Man? or What's in a Vowel Point? The Difference Between
God and Man "The form ADONI ('my lord'), a royal title (I Sam 29:8),
is to be carefully distinguished from the divine title ADONAI("my
Lord") used of Yahweh."
The
Nature of Preexistence in the New Testament Speaking of Jesus as the Son of
God had a very different connotation in the first century from that which it
has had ever since the Council of Nicea (325 AD).
Pre-Existent
Christ? Origins of Messiah Most people I have talked to about Colossians
1:15-19 glibly say "that Christ created everything". That he was
always in heaven with his father "proved" by the fact that he was not
only actually there when the creation was done, but he did it himself.
"Just read it they say, it is so plain"! They also say "Read
John chapter one, it is so plain and simple". I have found that you must study the word
very carefully and prayerfully before you glibly proclaim "it's so plain
and simple". The truth is simple but finding it is profound at times.
Did Jesus Really Come Down From Heaven?
The Truth About Holy Spirit Gifts
God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit The Bible teaches that Jesus
was the Son of God, not God the Son.
Passages
purported to uphold the idea that Jesus is God John 1:1...Philippians
2:6-9...Isaiah 9:6...John 10:30...John 20:28
Response
to Mainstream Christianity: The Nature of Christ The bulk of all
Christianity teaches unequivocally that Jesus is God. This claim is made
without qualification. Typically, it is said that Jesus is 100% man and 100%
God: that Jesus was fully God, and never ceased to be God while on earth. And
usually, when it really gets down to the nitty-gritty, it is said the whole
issue (the Trinity) is a mystery. Inherent Flaws in this are...
The Holy
Spirit Father and Son are completely at one in mind and purpose, and-since
Christ was glorified-in nature ;together they exercise the power which is
termed Spirit. There is a profound unity between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
but, as will be seen from these passages, it is not the mysterious
"Trinity in unity" of three co-equal and co-eternal persons.
The
Spirit of the Holy One The Holy Spirit is mentioned numerous times in the
Old Testament, yet, the Hebrews never envisioned the Spirit of God as a
separate being who is part of a triune God. They always (and still do) thought
of the Spirit of God as the presence of God himself, his mind and power. The
Old Testament never thought of the Holy Spirit as a person distinct from the
Father.
Key
Words and Customs of the Bible A careful study of the real meanings of
certain key Hebrew and Greek words and customs which when used and understood
will change the meanings of some very important verses. This paper is not based
on opinion, the definitions come straight out of Bible dictionaries, Bible
encyclopedias and lexicons which are listed. A must for the Bible student.
Where did the the popular belief that the righteous go to heaven and sinners
are plunged to hell come from? Why is it that people want to "go to
heaven"? MANKIND HAS BEEN DECEIVED
ON JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER FACET OF GOD'S PLAN -- so what about the here-
after? Let us strip away the spiritual blinders , and see what God's Word has
to say on this vital subject!
Hell Torments - A
Failure, a Fallacy and a Fraud The rank hell torment preaching during a
revival meeting in Massey Hall, by THE EVANGELIST, DR. TORREY, was the
immediate cause of this lecture being given at this time. Dr. Torrey was first
challenged to meet Mr. Williams in public discussion on the question: "Do
the Scriptures Teach the Doctrine of Unending Hell Torment?" Upon his
refusal, arrangements were made for the lecture.
HELL
The Bible doctrine of hell is a subject which is much misunderstood. A
prevalent false theory is that hell is a place burning with fire and brimstone,
where sinners are tortured after they die. According to this view, when the
sinner dies, his invisible, immaterial, immortal "soul" goes to this
place of unending agony. The sinner, men who teach this theory assert, experiences
indescribable pain and misery in hell fire torture during all eternity. This
theory is untrue; it is unscriptural.
The
Christian Death This paper deals specifically with the concept of death.
What does the Bible say happens to an individual at the moment of death as
compared to what tradition through the influence of Greek philosophy has
claimed.
You Will Never
Go To Heaven -- Booklet explaining Paul's "desire to depart"
(Phil. 1:23); "Absent from the body" (2 Cor. 5:8); and The
"Father's house of many mansions" (John 14:2)
The
Great Salvation part four - dealing with such topics as...ELIJAH RESTORES
THE SOUL OF THE CHILD * HER SOUL WAS IN DEPARTING * CANNOT KILL THE SOUL * THE
SOULS UNDER THE ALTAR * THE SPIRIT SHALL RETURN TO GOD WHO GAVE IT * PAUL'S
DESIRE TO DEPART * ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND PRESENT WITH THE LORD * THE SPIRITS
IN PRISON * THE THIEF ON THE CROSS * THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
The Rich Man, Lazarus,and Abraham
Sometimes in the Bible it is obvious when a parable is a parable, and when real events are real
events. Sometimes the reader can easily distinguish between things to be taken literally and
things to be taken figuratively.But this is not always so simple.
Man: His Origin,
Nature, and Destiny by Thomas Williams - Delivered in 1898
The Kingdom of Heaven The
Why is man
mortal? MANY religious people believe that they possess a "spark of
the divine entity" called the immortal soul. They do so without carefully
considering just what the Bible declares about this personal and important
matter.
The Bible Meaning of
Soul To the average person, the word "soul" carries the meaning
of an undying, immaterial essence that continues unconscious existence after
death. This conception is accepted without thought or examination . As soon as
we start to look into the question, however, we begin to make very interesting
discoveries. We find, first of all, that the BIBLE meaning of soul is
ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT from this, and immediately the question arises: How can
the commonly accepted religious conception of soul be entirely different from
the soul of the Bible, seeing that the beliefs of Christendom are supposed to
be based upon the Bible?
Man is mortal
It is generally admitted that the body has been derived from the dust of the
ground, but the supposed "immortal soul" is believed to have come
from God, and returns to Him when death destroys the body. At the time of
death, the soul is believed to go to heaven if the person is good, but will go
to hell if he has been wicked, and there will be tortured in hell-fire
throughout eternity. As a result of the acceptance of a belief in the doctrine
of the immortality of the soul, it became necessary to invent places for the
soul to go to at the time of death. This has been accomplished by giving the
people the doctrines of heaven-going, hell-fire torments, purgatory, the
singing of masses intercession of saints, and many other similar practices. The doctrine of the immortality of the soul
does not come from the Bible; it is strictly of pagan origin.
Have I an
immortal soul? The Bible is right, and popular teaching is wrong...find out
why.
Do
souls go to heaven? Did the early church teach the separation of a
conscious soul from its body at the moment of death and its departure to
heaven?
The Thief in Paradise
There is no kingdom till he appears; for he appears, as the God of heaven, to
set up the kingdom, and in so doing to break in pieces and consume all the
kingdoms of the Gentiles.--Dan. 2:44.
Eternal
Life ... On Earth; Not in Heaven! The Bible reveals a far more attractive
hope than the teaching of an immaterial soul wending its way to a theoretical
heaven.
Where is
hell? The tragedy is that the common belief of this doctrine, which has
been such a stumbling block to religion, need never have arisen if men had
confined their ideas to what the Bible teaches about hell.
Hell is the grave Eternal Torture a Fiendish Invention of the
Fleshly Mind "The dead know not anything . . . There is no work, nor
device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest" (Eccl
9:5-10). Of all the false doctrines of orthodox Christendom, or any other
system of religious speculation, surely it can be safely said that the hideous
conception of eternal excruciating agony for nine-tenths of the human race in
the flames of hell has been the most destructive of faith in God and belief in
the Bible -- the most productive of atheism and skepticism. There is no greater
blasphemy or perversion of Scripture than to attribute such characteristics to
God.
Hell and the destiny
of the wicked BIBLE ANSWERS TO PASSAGES THAT ARE OFTEN MISINTERPRETED ON
THE SUBJECT OF HELL AND THE DESTINY OF THE WICKED
The
punishment of the wicked Will all the unworthy of mankind rise from the
dead to suffer punishment?
Where do
we go when we die You are not sure, but you think, "to hell".
Will it surprise you to be told that the answer is entirely untrue; that, in
point of fact, when we die, we are DEAD, and go not anywhere, except to the
grave, there to remain until the hour of resurrection arrives with the coming
of Christ?It may even make you angry. But if you are of a reasonable mind, you
will cool down, and ask, "is it so?" You will inquire after the
evidence, and if you search long enough, and thoroughly enough, and earnestly
enough, you will find it. You will discover...
What happens at
death? What really happens at death? Why do we even have to die? Can we
know if there is life beyond the grave? Where can we go for meaningful,
believable answers? Only the Creator of life can reveal its purpose and the
state of the dead. By looking into the Word of God for answers to our questions
about death, we can learn a great deal about both life and death. Join us now
for a look at what God, our Creator, says about life and death in His inspired
Word, the Bible. You may be both surprised and challenged by what you
learn....please note...contains some erroneous views of satan, the book of
Revelation, and future resurrection and judgment. However the general teaching
about death is good.
Bible
Immortality, Not the Immortality of Christendom This cannot be made more
evident than by the following questions and answers as to what the Bible
teaches concerning immortality:
Paradise:
Popular Views and Divine Revelation
A Consideration of Some
Passages Thought to Teach Natural Immortality Natural immortality is NOT a
Biblical doctrine but an invention of man.
Does
death end all?...if you say "No" to this question, you are
supposed to favor the common belief that man is immortal, and exists in death
as much as in life. If you say "Yes" you are supposed to deny all
religious beliefs...
Space-Age Immortal Soulism Immortality: Is it an Existence in
Another Space-Time Dimension?
The
subject of "demons"
("devils" in the King James Version of the Bible) is one fraught with
difficulties. There can be no doubt that many Jews and Gentiles in the days of
Jesus believed in the existence of demons as supernatural beings, responsible
for many of the afflictions of the human race. However, there is also considerable evidence, within and
outside the Bible, for rejecting this
view. But if that is so, we are left with numerous questions. What are
demons? What are the origins of belief in demons? Why was this belief,
apparently, so widespread in the
The Devil: His origin and end by Thomas Williams
IN
SEARCH OF SATAN Blow by blow, each Bible passage which mentions satan or
the devil is analyzed. Not only are wrong ideas corrected, but the more
difficult task of expounding what these passages do mean is tackled. This means
that there's something of interest for every Bible student here- and it's also
145 pages of vital reading for anyone preaching in the developing world.
Features useful appendices on demons and 'The Jewish Satan'. AN EXCELLENT WORK
BY DUNCAN HEASTER!
Wrestled
Scriptures about Satan/The Devil/Demons etc
Wrested scripture on the devil may
be categorized into three areas:
a.Passages which are cited to prove that the devil is a fallen angel. (e.g.,
Job 1; Rev. 12).
b.Passages which are quoted to prove that the devil is a personal super-human
being. (e.g., Matt. 4).
c.Passages in which demons are said to "possess" humans. (e.g. Matt.
12:22).
Check out all the passages, one by one,
that you "think" teach that Satan and demons are supernatural beings.
A truly fascinating study.
Bible Basics Study #6: God and Evil Many sects of
Christendom, along with many other religions, believe that there is a being or
monster called the Devil or Satan who is the originator of the problems which
are in the world and in our own lives, and who is responsible for the sin which
we commit. The Bible clearly teaches that God is all-powerful. We have seen in
Study 1.4 that the Angels cannot sin.
If we truly believe these things, then it is impossible that there is any
supernatural being at work in this universe that is opposed to Almighty God. If
we believe that such a being does exist, then surely we are questioning the
supremacy of God Almighty. This issue is so important that the correct
understanding of the devil and satan must be considered a vital doctrine.
We are told in Heb.2:14 that Jesus
destroyed the devil by his death; therefore unless we have a correct
understanding of the devil, we cannot understand the work or nature of Jesus.
"That
Old Serpent, the Devil and Satan" (Revelation 12:9) "That old
serpent, called the Devil, and Satan" (Revelation 12:9). The world has
been deceived, not only by the influence represented by these words, but by the
terms themselves. This subject is one of the most confusing in the Bible. The
traditional view has been greatly influenced by ancient superstitions. Today, most Christians have been led to
believe that there is a supernatural being who is the enemy of God and the
author of evil.
BIBLE TEACHING CONCERNING THE DEVIL - It is not a fallen angel!!!
THE DEVIL...A BIBLICAL EXPOSITION OF THE TRUTH
The popular conception of Satan, like that of hell, has had its origin
in the mythology of the ancient heathen nations. It has not been derived from
the Word of God, nor does it find any support therein.
THE WORDS
"DEVIL" AND "SATAN" ANALYSED"...Are ye so without
understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from
without(outside) entereth into the man, it cannot defile him... That which
cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from WITHIN, OUT OF THE HEART
of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts,
covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy,
pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the
man." Mark 7:18-23.
If all these failings come from within, it leaves precious little for any
external devil to do! Notice, also, that Christ taught that mankind are defiled
by internal thoughts, not external influences. Obviously he did not believe in
a superhuman devil, but warned his hearers against the evil propensities
within.
The Legion of
Devils What kind of beings constituted 'the legion of devils' referred to
in Mark 5:9-12?
What
are Demons? How do you explain the story about the demoniac called Legion (Mar 5:1-20)?
A
Biblical study of The Devil and demons The popular belief concerning the
devil is that it is a personal being, that he is immortal, that he is
all-knowing, everywhere present, that he has a kingdom of his own (located in
the center of earth and called hell), that he is in hell tormenting bad people
that's died, in a fire, and at the same time roaming on the earth, deceiving
and enticing millions of men, women, and children. It is believed by many that
he was once an angel in heaven, but rebelled against God, so God kicked him and
his rebellious followers out of heaven. This is believed to have happened long
before God created man.
The people that believe this claim to get proof from the Bible. So let us turn
to our Bibles and consider the verses they point out and ask ourselves, CAN THIS IDEA BE TRUE??
The Evil One
There can be no doubt that the popular conception of the devil is largely due
to
Do You Believe
in a Devil? Bible Teaching Regarding Temptation...there are many people who
believe that the devil exists, that he wields immense power for evil (some say
he is a fallen angel) and is constantly trying to destroy the work of God among
men and women. They think it is the devil that secretly whispers in your ear
and tempts you to evil. Of course there are real difficulties about accepting
such an idea. If the devil was a real angel to begin with, how ever did he come
to revolt against God? And why does God allow a supernatural being to destroy
His work in the earth? Where is the devil now, anyway? And how can he really
work?
The
Devil Not A Personal Super-Natural Being, But The Scriptural Personification of
Sin In Its Manifestations Among Men Taken from the Christendom Astray
Lecture Series. Written by Robert Roberts.
Is there
a devil? How did the devil come into existence? Was it by the rebellion of
an archangel who was in consequence expelled from heaven, as described in
Demons
in the Bible This online version of a booklet written by Anthony Fitzgerald
examines the subject of demons in the Bible. From The
The Bible
Teaching Concerning The Devil and Satan We are informed by Paul in Heb.
2:14 that the very object of Christ's assumption of the nature common to man,
was that "through death he might destroy . . . the devil". It is
manifest, therefore, that it is no empty discussion that is raised when we
enquire who the devil is that Christ came to destroy. We must know him, or we
fail to comprehend one of the most vital aims of the work of Christ.
SATANISM OR CHRISTIANITY? BIBLE TRUTH ABOUT THE OCCULT
The Satan and Job
Investigation....What Does The Bible Show?
The "angels that sinned" of 2 Peter 2:4 and Jude
6...Slandering Celestial Beings
Demons and geography... Demon possession in the Gospel
accounts is not a geographically-uniform phenomenon. Specific cases of
demon possession in the synoptics occur in regional clusters, always in
northern regions such as Galilee, rather than occurring throughout every
location in which Christ traveled and performed healings. Conversely,
there are no descriptions of demon possession in Judea or Jerusalem in
the four Gospel accounts...
The Bible Devil
Defined Immortal life in the
The Bible
Alive! Identifying The Devil The term "devil" is used to describe
the human nature and its adversarial attitude towards God. It is this
adversarial attitude that establishes a barrier between God and man. Jesus
destroyed the barrier in his life and death. He always did that which was
pleasing to God, being totally free from sin or transgression, yet at the same
time, he possessed the nature that made him susceptible to transgression -- he
possessed our nature.
HOW SHOULD WE UNDERSTAND DEMONS?There is only one God, One Supreme Power,
and it is He who controls both good and evil.
The
Devil and Satan Defined by the Bible
That
old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan which deceives the whole world...
Excellent article from The Bible Magazine.
Devil
and Satan -- You are the man
Read and learn a valuable lesson!
Job's Satan
An interesting take on Job's satan
Satan,
the personal devil (Takes the position that there is a real Satan, i.e.
"Devil")
In
The Beginning Was The Word The A detailed look atJohn1:1-3 & 14. The
"Word" is not a reference to Jesus as most of us have been taught, it
is "a message" as John himself tells us in his first epistle.
Who is
Jesus for Dummies The most simple and to the point study on the person of
Jesus of Nazareth. Who is he according to the Bible? There is no room for the
mis-interpretation of these verses.
Proving
the Resurrection Proving the resurrection of Jesus with hard concrete facts
that are irrefutable. To this day no one has been able to challenge these
facts.
The Messiah of God The key to understanding the person of
Jesus is to understand what it means to be the Messiah. This paper is an
in-depth look at what this most important title of Jesus really means.
Two
Gods? A scriptural look at the God of Jesus Christ. Jesus speaks about his
God, Paul, Peter, and John all speak of the God of Jesus Christ.
Did
Jesus Really Die? Did Jesus really die? Of course he did. The Bibles states
that fact in many verses. The Bible also states that only God has immortality.
Jesus
is Omniscient? The Doctrine of the Trinity claims that Jesus is God, and it
is for this reason the doctrine claims that Jesus is thus omnipotent,
omnipresent, and omniscient, equal in all ways to the Father. In this short
paper we will be discussing the latter, is Jesus omniscient?
Was
Jesus Really Tempted? Of course he was. We are all familiar with the
temptation of Jesus, but have most of us noticed how the temptation of Jesus
makes the trinity an absurd impossibility. Let take a look at it in depth.
Understanding
the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
A
Patristic Study of the kingdom of God and the Development of the Trinity An
in depth study of where the Doctrine of the Trinity comes from. Which Greek
philosophies are responsible for its creation along with the people that were
responsible for its infiltration into Christianity. Also, a look at what the
first Christians believed in regards to the
to what happens at death.
The
Nature of Preexistence A look at what the Bible means when it speaks of
someone or something as preexisting. It is not what you have probably been
taught.
A Christological Confession A scriptural look at who the
writers of the New Testament and the people mentioned in it confess Jesus to
be.
The
Jewish Messiah A study about whom
actually is responsible for the death of Jesus. Was it the Jewish population,
the Romans, or was it the elite priestly government (the Sanhedrin) with the
support of
The
Blasphemy of Jesus of Nazareth The purpose of this paper is to examine the
charges that were brought against Jesus that led him to be crucified. Were the
charges that were brought against him that he was claiming to be God, or that
he was claiming to be God’s anointed king of
An
Explanation Colossians 1:15-20
Colossians 1:15-20 has been distorted in its meaning for centuries now
by most of mainstream Christianity. This is in turn due to the fact that most
of mainstream Christianity still holds the Doctrine of the Trinity to be true.
It is almost a catch 22. Which came first the chicken or the egg? In this case
the chicken, a.k.a. the Trinity. When the Doctrine of the Trinity became dogma,
Trinitarians looked for any verses to back up this new idea. Unfortunately,
these verses were one of their victims.
Who is Christ?
Even though modern theology may seem complicated, the TRUTH is SIMPLE:
For there is one God, and one
mediator between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus; 1Ti.2:5
Who
is Jesus? God the Son or Son of God?
Jesus Christ Son
of Man, Son of God The Word
of God is the wisdom of God, the thoughts or intelligence of the Deity. By this
word the worlds were created,
and are upheld by the word of his power; and without this word was not anything
made that was made... Jesus Christ was the wisdom and goodness of God embodied
in flesh.
I
believe the Bible teaches that one of the requirements of salvation is that you
must be baptized in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:48, 19:5, 2:38-41, 8:12,
16:30-33, 22:16, Galatians 3:27, Romans 6:3. Here are a few articles on the
subject...
Why
Baptism Really Matters What the Bible has to say about baptism is be vital
for us to understand. If Christ and his chosen apostles have declared certain
things about baptism, then we ought to want to know what they are.
The Truth
About Baptism Much has been said and written on the subject of BAPTISM and
many different ideas have emerged. Let us set aside any preconceived conclusion
and allow the Bible to show us what it teaches.
BAPTISM
-- Essential to Salvation The Bible shows that baptism is essential to
salvation, and if we are not prepared to humble ourselves and submit to it, we
will not be saved, no matter how "pious" we may imagine ourselves to
be.
What is True
Baptism? The call to `take Jesus into your life' has apparently superseded
the scriptural requirement to `Repent, and be baptized. 'Is this approach the
same as that used by Jesus and his disciples in the first century and if not,
is it really sufficient for salvation? In this article we will investigate the
role of baptism, what true baptism actually is and why it is so important for
each of us.
Bible Basics Study 10: Baptism Into Jesus Topics discussed
are The Vital Importance of Baptism, How Should We Be Baptized?, The Meaning of
Baptism and Salvation and more.
Preparing For Baptism A good reference to correct biblical
doctrines. Before we can be baptized we must understand the teaching of the
Bible and believe it, right?
Baptism Questions 79 questions that are a good guide to truth
Baptism is a very controversial
issue for many people. Some believe (rightly so) it is an absolute necessity,
while others believe (wrongly so) it is important but not necessary... Here are
some of their reasons why...
There are
at least six different kinds of baptisms spoken of in the Bible This is a must
read article that will help you to understand that every time you read of
BAPTISM in the Bible it DOES NOT always refer to WATER.
Is
the Sabbath Part of the New Covenant? Is it still binding on Christians, or
was the Sabbath law fulfilled in the teachings of Christ and we are no longer
bound by it?" This is an important question for many Christians. The
reason being that according to Scripture, if you break one law you are just as
guilty as if you broke all of the law. In the Old Testament the punishment for
not keeping the Sabbath was being stoned to death. Holding to this idea, not
keeping the Sabbath becomes an issue of salvation for some groups.
Sunday
and the Sabbath Bible Teaching About God's Day of Rest
The Truth
About...The Sabbath The teaching of the Lord Jesus showed clearly that
serving God on a full time basis, was the message of the Gospel, not the
keeping of the Law and of Sabbaths and Holy days.
Bible Basics...The Sabbath Some groups claim that we should keep
the Jewish Sabbath exactly as defined in the Law; many others feel that
Christians should have a specific day of the week upon which to worship, which
they often define as Sunday. Which is the correct view?
Wrestled
Scriptures...On Seventh Day Adventism There are problems with SDA doctrine
when it comes to their teaching on The SABBATH and their view of what the
MILLENIUM will be like.
The Truth
About...Salvation Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter
into the Kingdom of heaven...
The Truth
About...Imputed Righteousness Faith is much more than a ' simple belief in
God'. Nearly everyone has that kind of 'faith', Christians and pagans alike.
Biblical
passages that are misinterpreted concerning being saved. Three distinct
uses of "saved" occur in Scripture. Care in their use is required to
avoid the misleading and disastrous conclusions of Evangelicals. Like... Jude
5...God "having saved the people out of the
Christendom
Astray, Chapter 17...What must I do to be SAVED? What are the conditions
which we are required to fulfil, in order to a participation in the great
salvation to be revealed at the coming of the Lord?
ETERNAL
LIFE...ON EARTH, NOT IN HEAVEN A correct understanding of biblical
doctrines is essential to salvation!
1000 YEAR REIGN
OF CHRIST
The
Kingdom of God Present or Future? It is essential to make a fundamental
distinction between the proclamation of the Good News of the Kingdom, which is
at the heart of the ministry of Christ and the Apostles, and the future coming
of the Kingdom which is consistently associated with His Coming in glory at the
end of the "present evil age" (Gal. 1:4).
The
Kingdom of God A short paper on the
The
Kingdom of God Not Yet In Existence, But To Be Established Visibly On The Earth
At A Future Day ON NO subject will Christendom found to have gone more
astray than on the subject of the Kingdom of God--a subject which, without
exaggeration, may be said to constitute the very backbone of the divine purpose
with the earth and its inhabitants. What is the
Bible Basics: The Kingdom of God God's purpose is to reward
His faithful people with eternal life at the return of Christ. This eternal life will be spent on earth;
God's repeated promises concerning this never imply that the faithful will go
to heaven. "The Gospel (good news) of the
The
New Earth The new earth will be the eternal home of the redeemed. God's
plan of salvation includes the transformation of the earth as well as the
redemption of man. Christ and His glorified saints will dwell upon this planet
which will be cleansed, purified, and transformed into the paradise of God.
THE
SIMPLICITY OF THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD The purpose of this study is
to show that the Good News of the
The
Coming Antichrist: Jesus of Nazareth? In recent years, there has been a
tremendous increase in interest within Christian circles as to what the Bible
reveals about the course history will follow. One of the most prominent beliefs
to emerge is the conviction that a single man will arise, the Antichrist, who
will personally fulfil many prophecies in the Bible. Could it be, is there even
a remote possibility, that Christ himself could be mistakenly identified as the
Antichrist? Could the most serious blunder of history be the opposing of the
real Christ as the fabricated Antichrist? Lest the reader dismiss the
suggestion out of hand, we beg him/her to compare what the Scriptures reveal
concerning Christ at His second coming on the one hand, with what many
christian expositors believe this evil despot, Antichrist, will do, on the
other.
THE
GREAT DELUSION: A Scriptural Analysis of Christianity's "Future
Antichrist" The Bible describes several specific events which Jesus,
acting under God's authority, will accomplish when he returns to the earth. It
is important to note and understand these events since most in Christendom
today are unfamiliar with them.
The
Book of Revelation - An Appeal For Right Understanding
The Histories of Two Prophetical Interpretations Concerning the
Antichrist
The
Uprise of Antichrist and the Battle of Armageddon Will Antichrist arise to
conquer
World
Destiny - Revealed by Daniel the Prophet What the God of Heaven has
declared He will do with the kingdoms of the earth in the near future, and how
He will set up His own kingdom which will replace all others.
The Truth
About...The Mark of the Beast What is the Mark of the Beast and do you
already have it?
The Truth
About...The AntiChrist Has the power of antichrist already been here for
hundreds of years?
The Truth
About...The Rapture We must be very wary of church teachings, for we may
not get the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth on such important
a matter as what God wants us to believe for salvation.
The
Coming of the Messiah The Second Coming of Christ to earth may not happen
quite in the way that many expect.
2000
years of fulfilling prophecy announces Christ's return...An extended
feature article showing the continuous and historical unfolding of events in
fulfillment of prophecy.
Prophetic Review
Outline...Events Subsequent to Christ's Return Scripture evidence for
concluding that we are living in the epoch of Christ's second coming, and that
the events in sequence are as follows:
1. Christ returns first to raise the dead and judge his household.
2. Meanwhile,
3. The judgment completed, Christ will send forth Elijah and his assistants to
4. The whole world will be involved in war, and the armies of the nations will
converge on the
5. Christ will emerge from Sinai on a work of conquest, and will first
discipline and subdue the Arab nations.
6. He will then turn his hand towards
7. The representatives of all nations being gathered to
The Real
Facts Concerning the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is about to
return to this earth. Though this might seem completely unreal and beyond
belief, it is the only answer to a world bent on self-destruction.
Thirteen
Lectures on The Apocalypse The object of these lectures is to make known,
in a simple manner (for the benefit particularly of believers of the Truth),
the meaning of the symbols exhibited to John in the Isle of Patmos, in their
bearing on the events of history
and those mightier events in the near
future to which they have all been leading.
The Olivet Prophecy The Olivet Prophecy is recorded in
Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In order to grasp it properly, it is necessary to
synchronize all three accounts. When that is done, a remarkable prophecy
emerges.
The Bible Key
Correspondence Course. 29 lessons available in PDF format. One of
the BEST courses around. Print them all.
Exploring the Bible Study
Course A basic step by step on-line Bible study course designed for
everyone.
Christadelphian Bible Mission
Bible Study Course Excellent!
Long
Eaton Website Bible Reading Planner, Glad Tidings Magazine and booklets
Twenty-seven
booklets from the One Hope.org
SELECTED WRITINGS
OF THOMAS WILLIAMS
Free booklets
from christadelphia.org You can read them on-line or request printed copies
too!
35 booklets available from learnbible.net...Manomet,
MA USA. Many fine articles for you to browse and a free Correspondence
Course is also available.
Restoration
Fellowship Free for the asking is Sir Anthony Buzzard's excellent book
entitled...The Coming Kingdom of the Messiah: A Solution to the Riddle of the
New Testament. Also ask to be placed on their mailing list to receive the
monthly newsletter "Focus on the Kingdom". Visit their site or
call/write Atlanta Bible College, P.O. Box 100,000, Morrow, GA 30260.Phone
1-800-347-4261 or 404-362-0052, E-mail info@abc-coggc.org. Listen to Anthony's
shortwave broadcast "Focus on the Kingdom" weekdays at 11:45 AM
Eastern Time on WWCR 15.685 MHZ. Times subject to change as is the case with
shortwave radio programming.
For a
FREE copy of "Christendom Astray" write to this address:
Livonia
This is a must have book for your library. You can also read it on-line by
clicking HERE
Another site where this is available for reading is HERE
The Bible Alive!
Question Gallery Ever ask yourself...What is Eternal Punishment? Isn't it
more than simply death? What about eternal torment and agony?...Who owns your
soul? God or Satan?...How can a just and loving God send people to hell?...
THE QUESTION BOX
There are many difficult verses in scripture. These articles have been written
to provide a reference source for suggested answers on certain passages and to
stimulate further study by the reader...from the Christadelphian Advocate.
Bible
Truth Questions and Answers
Questions for 7th Day Adventists to consider
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH...EXAMINED HISTORICALLY AND BIBLICALLY
EUROPE'S
CATHOLIC ROOTS This subject, which considers one of the most significant
signs in the political heavens of the modern world, is considered in the light
of Bible prophecy.
The
Beast that was, is not and yet is...traces the career of the Roman beast
through scripture and history to the present day.
What are the doctrines of Mystery
Babylon?...you might be surprised!
The Origins of
Christ-Mass: Catholic-Paganism
The
Papacy in History and Prophecy What you don't know CAN hurt you.
How an ecumenical "gathering" will sanctify
war...against Christ! Scripture clearly warns us that a powerful religious
element will be instrumental in gathering nations against the Lord when he
comes to establish his kingdom.
Unity of the churches. What does it mean? Since Vatican
Council 2 in the early 1960's there has been growing contact between the Roman Catholic
and
Just Added... THE
PAPACY IN PROPHECY!
What Your
decision for Christ Demands There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death" -- Prov. 14:12.
WHY I AM NOT A
JEHOVAH'S WITNESS
A List of Page Topics
in the Jehovah's Witness File
HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED READING...!
The Sect
Everywhere Spoken Against The faith "once delivered to the
saints" is practically nowhere to be found today. But alas, there are
people who hold on to the one true faith of the apostolic times...find out who
they are.
THE GREAT
SALVATION First appearing in 1893, this wonderful work was prepared by the
author, Thomas Williams, in connection with "The World's Columbian
Exposition" held in Chicago in that year at which time thirteen thousand
copies were distributed at a booth set up at the "World's Congress of
Religions" held at the Chicago Art Institute.
Since that time the work has
continued in steady demand as the purposes for which it was prepared: "to
present the only true plan of salvation in as clear and concise a form" as
the circumstances called for, "and it's merits as a means of heralding the
gospel to the perishing, aiding young students of the Word, and assisting parents
and teachers in teaching the Scriptures" are still as vital and necessary
as they were eighty-five years ago.
Elpis
Israel - An Exposition of the Kingdom of God
Christendom
Astray From The Bible First published in 1862 as "Twelve Lectures on
the Teaching of the Bible" the author, Robert Roberts, of
The Key to Bible Understanding By O.L. Dunaway TOPICS
INCLUDE... Genesis: Chapter 1 * In the Garden * Resurrection * The Gospel * The
Keys of the Kingdom * Baptism * Prayer * The Trinity * Hell * The Devil * Past,
Present and Future of the Hebrew Race * The Holy Spirit * Miscellaneous
Questions and Answers * Resurrection - Before or After Armageddon? * Questions
and Answers on Zechariah * What the Bible Really Teaches * What Is the Gospel?
* Must One Believe It to Be Saved? * What Does the Bible Say?
The
Key to Understanding the Scriptures by H.P. Mansfield The key to the
understanding of the Bible is of a unique character. It is easily obtained, yet
few possess, it; it reveals the way of life eternal, Yet few desire it; it is
within the grasp of all to find, yet few seek it.
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November 27, 2005
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