Ephesians 2 moves from death to life and from division to peace. Discover grace that saves, good works prepared by God, and the church built together as his dwelling.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Ephesians 2 moves from death to life and from division to peace. Discover grace that saves, good works prepared by God, and the church built together as his dwelling.
Freemasonry presents itself as a noble institution, but beneath its surface, it stands in direct opposition to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its inclusivity contradicts Christ’s exclusivity, its emphasis on works undermines grace, and its religious syncretism violates God’s command for exclusive worship.
Purgatory remains one of the most debated doctrines between Catholics and Protestants, with Catholics viewing it as a necessary purification process before entering heaven, while Protestants argue that Christ’s sacrifice is fully sufficient for salvation. This essay examines the biblical basis, theological implications, and differing perspectives on purgatory, ultimately concluding that it is an unbiblical tradition unsupported by Scripture.
The New Testament letters reveal the unity of the Gospel message through shared themes like salvation by grace, justification through faith, and the call to holiness. Anchored in the centrality of Christ, these letters provide timeless guidance for believers, shaping doctrine and inspiring godly living.
Grace is the eternal and unmerited favor of God, central to salvation and the Christian life. This post explores the depth of grace, its transformative power, and why it must be proclaimed and lived out in the church today.
Judaism and Christianity share a common foundation in the Old Testament, but Christianity fulfills the promises of Judaism through Jesus Christ. This post explores how Jesus supersedes the Old Covenant, providing salvation by grace and inaugurating the New Covenant foretold in Scripture.
Jehovah’s Witnesses teach doctrines and practices that deviate significantly from biblical Christianity, including a distorted view of God, Jesus, and salvation. This post examines their beliefs, highlights their controlling practices, and contrasts them with the freedom and truth found in Christ.
Islam and Christianity differ fundamentally in their beliefs about God, Jesus, and salvation, with Islam emphasizing works-based righteousness and submission to Allah. This post explores these differences, highlights the controlling practices of Islam, and contrasts them with the freedom and grace found in Christ.
Buddhism and Christianity differ fundamentally in their views of God, salvation, and the purpose of life, with Buddhism relying on self-effort and enlightenment while Christianity proclaims grace and a personal relationship with God. This post explores these differences, contrasts Buddhist practices with the freedom found in Christ, and explains why biblical Christianity offers true hope and peace.
Sikhism and Christianity differ in their understanding of God, salvation, and human nature, with Sikhism emphasizing works and self-effort while Christianity proclaims grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This post explores these differences and contrasts Sikh practices with the freedom and assurance found in the gospel.
Christian Science and Christianity diverge significantly in their beliefs about God, Jesus, and the nature of reality, with Christian Science relying on metaphysical ideas and denying sin and salvation. This post contrasts Christian Science with the biblical gospel, highlighting the truth and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
Scientology and Christianity differ fundamentally in their teachings about God, salvation, and human nature, with Scientology relying on self-help and secret knowledge while Christianity proclaims grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This post contrasts Scientology with the gospel, highlighting the freedom and assurance found in biblical truth.
Hinduism and Christianity differ fundamentally in their beliefs about God, salvation, and human nature, with Hinduism emphasizing self-realization and works while Christianity proclaims grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This post explores these differences and contrasts Hindu practices with the freedom and assurance found in the gospel.
Atheism and agnosticism deny or doubt the existence of God, leaving individuals without ultimate meaning, morality, or hope. This post contrasts irreligion with the gospel of Jesus Christ, highlighting the freedom and assurance found in biblical truth.