Jonathan T.
The Bondage and Freedom of the Will
In John 8:31-37, Jesus engages with those who believed in Him, proclaiming that if they continued in His word, they would truly be His disciples, know the truth, and the truth would set them free. This declaration sparked a revealing response from His audience, who, identifying as descendants of Abraham, asserted they had never been…
The Church and Its Responsibilities: Equipped for Ministry
In the continuing “Church Matters” series, Part 6 delves into a crucial aspect of the local assembly: “The Church and Its Responsibilities.” Our guiding text, Ephesians 4:11-12 (NASB 2020), reveals Christ’s intentional design for His church: “And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the…
God’s Unfailing Word
It is said that a man is only as good as his word. The same can be said of God. His word definitely speaks for God. The Bible declares how heaven and earth will pass away but the Word of the LORD shall endure forever. This website was created to proclaim the unfailing words of…
The End-Time Messenger, Part 2: Discerning God’s Final Call
This article, the second in our series “Bible Answers on the End-Time Message,” continues our exploration of a highly debated topic within Christianity: the role and identity of an end-time messenger. We continue to ground our discussion in Malachi 4:5-6 (NASB 2020): “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming…
The End-Time Messenger: A Biblical Examination
The question of whether God continues to send messengers to His church in the last days is a topic that divides Christian denominations. From the Iglesia ni Cristo to Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and various “End-Time message” believers, some churches firmly believe in the ongoing role of a divine emissary. Within this group, further questions arise…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 7: Abrahamic Covenant: Forerunner of the Gospel
Having explored creation, the fall, regeneration, and God’s design for marriage, we now come to a pivotal moment in Genesis, and indeed in redemptive history: the call of Abraham and the establishment of the Abrahamic Covenant. This covenant forms the very foundation for God’s plan of salvation, not just for a chosen people, but for…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 6: God’s Design for Marriage
After exploring the profound themes of creation, the fall, and regeneration, we now turn our attention to another foundational doctrine established in Genesis: God’s design for marriage. This divine institution, far from being a mere human convention, is rooted in God’s creative purpose and is essential for the flourishing of humanity. Our foundational text for…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 5b: The Doctrine of Regeneration
In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Regeneration, we examined how the Flood was God’s initial act of cosmic renewal, cleansing a corrupted world. We also noted Jesus’s use of “regeneration” to refer to a future, even more encompassing, renewal. Now, we will delve deeper into the nature of this regeneration, particularly by drawing…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines/Part 5a: The Doctrine of Regeneration
Having explored the fall of man and the nature of sin, we now turn to a doctrine of immense hope: Regeneration. This concept, fundamentally about renewal, finds its earliest expression in the devastating, yet redemptive, event of the Flood. Our primary texts are Genesis 6:5-9 and Matthew 19:28: Genesis 6:5–9 (NASB 2020): “Then the Lord…