How often have you been in a situation where you’re wrongly being accused? If you’re like most people, it happens once in awhile. It’s obvious that as sinful creatures we could easily be accused of any number of things. But, it’s always particularly hard when you didn’t actually commit what you’re accused of. This seems [...]
The Error of Replacement Theology Perhaps you have heard of the term Replacement Theology. However, if you look it up in a dictionary of Church history, you will not find it listed as a systematic study. Rather, it is a doctrinal teaching that originated in the early Church. It became the fertile soil from which [...]
1 Timothy 4 Did Paul nullify food laws here? Did Paul refer to the Scriptures as a doctrine of demons? What is the doctrine of demons spoken of here? Forbidding to marry? Abstaining from certain foods? 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to [...]
Acts 21 Did Paul quit keeping Torah for a better, less burdensome life as a follower of Jesus? 15 And after those days we packed and went up to Jerusalem. 16 Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom [...]
Acts 15 Did the LORD through Paul nullify the Law for the Gentiles? 1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” The issue that stirred the disciples to go to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders was [...]
Acts 10 Did God, through this vision to Peter nullify the food laws here? Is this the issue within the context or has our tradition become more authoritative than what is actually written in the Scriptures. One of the most powerful yet simple ways to narrow down the actual meaning of a verse is to [...]
Mark 7:1-23 When someone finds out that my family chooses to eat Biblically or keep certain parts of the Law, the typical response is to quote several portions of Scripture. The following scriptures are typically used as proof text against our decision to maintain a Biblical diet.Mark 7:1-23 Did Jesus nullify food laws or any [...]
Where Was Love & Mercy? The History of Christian Anti-Semitism – Part 2 Last month, we explored the first 1,000 years of Christian history in relation to the Jewish people and Israel. What we discovered wasn’t a pretty picture! And, it only became worse. While the first 1,000 years displayed judeophobia, it was primarily limited [...]
Ephesians 2:8-22 (The Enmity) Ephesians chapter two, as well as many other portions of Paul’s letters, has been misinterpreted and misunderstood almost from its beginning. Although I believe the LORD has given a small bit of revelation to me about these Scriptures, I in know way want to leave the impression that I’ve “learned it [...]
How to Interpret the Bible How many times have you heard someone say regarding the Bible, “Everyone has their own interpretation” or “That’s your interpretation, not mine.” Little do they realize that such comments are in direct conflict with what the Bible says about itself: Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture [...]
