The question of whether Jesus of Nazareth really existed has gained attention in recent years, often driven by online mythicist claims rather than academic research. One of the most influential scholars addressing this topic is Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament historian and agnostic secular scholar. His conclusion is unequivocal: Yes — Jesus existed. The […]
Understanding Revelation 18:4 and the Prophetic Call to “Flee” Revelation 18:4 commands:“Come out of her, my people, so that you do not share in her sins, nor receive her plagues.”This dramatic line echoes a much older pattern in the Bible—God calling His people to leave the influence of corrupt, doomed systems. Many assume this refers […]
“You have no need for anyone to teach you… his anointing teaches you about all things.”—1 John 2:27 Few verses have been pulled in more opposite directions than this one. Some Christians use it to emphasize the Holy Spirit’s inner guidance, while others mistakenly interpret it to reject all human teaching. Understanding how this verse […]
Recently the governing body has decided that Jehovah’s Witnesses can use their Bible trained conscience to greet a disfellowshipped (removed) person that attends a meeting at the kingdom hall. Now they are allowed to decide when it is appropriate to toast and clink glasses. Is it still taboo for witnesses to wish someone good luck […]
Does Jehovah truly base salvation on organizational affiliation, or does He judge each person by the condition of the heart? In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus inspected seven congregations that differed sharply in faithfulness. Yet, instead of commanding individuals to get out of those problem congregations, he still held them in his right hand […]
Historical evidence shows that early Christians often testified that prophecy, tongues, and other spiritual gifts continued long after the apostles—in some cases, for several centuries. The belief that such gifts ended with the apostolic age is not found in early church teaching.Instead, cessationism—the view that these gifts must cease—emerged much later, primarily during the Reformation. […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught that only a special few (144,000) of them are anointed, which means specifically chosen by God to be adopted as his sons. One of their chief proof texts for this is Romans chapter 8 verses 14 and 15How does that teaching compare with what the verse actually says?
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have […]
This video analyzes a morning worship talk by Peter Price entitled: “Happy Are Those Who Have Not Seen Yet Believe”. If we boil it all down, here’s the chain of reasoning in the talk: