The greatest threat to the Church has never come from the outside. Persecution may bruise the body, but it does not corrupt the soul. Heresy, however, begins in the pews and often climbs into the pulpit. It masquerades in robes of light, speaks in tones of piety,...
The Hebrew Roots Movement is a modern religious group that teaches believers in Jesus Christ must return to the “Hebrew roots” of the faith by keeping the Torah, observing the Sabbath on Saturday, following dietary laws, and keeping the appointed...
Seventh-Day Adventism (SDA) presents itself as a Christian denomination, but upon deeper examination, it becomes clear that its core doctrines are cultic in nature. They distort essential biblical truths, particularly regarding salvation, Jesus Christ, and the...
The idea of “carnal Christianity” is one of the most dangerous false teachings in the church today. It claims that a person can be saved, yet live like the world, continuing in sin, producing no fruit, and showing no transformation, yet still inherit...
The phrase “dumb dogs that don't bark” comes from the book of Isaiah, where the prophet issues a strong rebuke against the corrupt and negligent spiritual leaders of Israel. It is a striking image—watchdogs that refuse to sound the alarm,...
The period known as the Dark Ages (roughly 500–1500 AD) was marked by political turmoil, religious corruption, and widespread biblical illiteracy. It was an era in which the true gospel was obscured, and the Roman Catholic Church consolidated power over both...
The life of Joseph Smith and the origins of Mormonism is one filled with deception, contradiction, and historical inconsistencies. Many believe that he was a prophet, yet his life, his supposed revelations, and his translation of the "golden plates" raise serious...
Main QuestionWhat is Codex Vaticanus, and should its Alexandrian readings overrule the New Testament text received by the church?Primary PassagesPsalm 12, Isaiah 40, Matthew 6 and 24, Mark 16, John 8, Acts 8, Colossians 1, 1 Timothy 3, 2 Timothy 3, 1 John 5, and...
Main QuestionHow can a Christian speak with a Latter-day Saint graciously, describe LDS teaching accurately, and present the biblical Jesus and gospel clearly?Primary PassagesIsaiah 43-44; John 1, 8, and 20; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; Acts 5; Ephesians 2; Titus 3;...
Main QuestionDoes Calvinism faithfully explain depravity, election, atonement, grace, and security when its claims are tested in their full biblical contexts? Primary PassagesJohn 5, 6, 10, and 12; Romans 8-11; Ephesians 1-2; 1 Timothy 2; 1 John 2; Acts 7; and 2...
