This question comes from the fact the acceptance that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary yet we only have the geneology of Joseph.  If so then how can we know that Jesus is from the lineage of David? Continue Reading…

This seems to be a Jehovah’s Witness theory.  It stems from a comma placement.  They say that Jesus said in Luke 23:17 “I tell you the truth today, you will be with me in paradise.” instead of the normal “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”  This means that he would be with Jesus in paradise, but sometime later.  So was this a mistranslation? Continue Reading…

There are many people in society who have gotten into the media and said how they believe the bible has been manipulated from the original.  I’ve heard far more often than I can count that the New Testament is a pale image of what it was originally written as.  Some think more rationally and state that we do not have the originals so we can’t possibly know what the originals said.  When I started digging on this question, the answers I found were astounding. Continue Reading…

Many place the Bible on the same lines as other classical works such as Homer’s Odyssey and Shakespeare. Others refuse to own one because they say it is for ignorant fools. Are these appropriate responses to this book? Is the Bible just like every other religious text? What makes it stand out in a crowd? Continue Reading…

If you have ever been to a Pentecostal church you have probably seen this. Pentecostals are not the only ones that do it, but they are the most prominent about teaching it. If you have seen it, you may need better clarification. If you have never heard of it, it is something to be aware of. So what is being “drunk in the spirit”? Continue Reading…

Many argue on the accuracy and inaccuracy of the many different translations. There are over 500 English translations of the bible so how do we pick which is the best? Continue Reading…

This is an issue I have personally had to deal with on more than one occasion. I have seen churches teach that you know that someone has the Holy Spirit if they speak in tongues and that everyone who has the Holy Spirit can speak in tongues. I have seen people bully others into trying to speak in tongues and discouraging those that do not. What does the bible say about this issue? Continue Reading…

I’ve heard this more times than I can count. I’ve done a great deal of studying in this area and I’ve come to a pretty stable answer. I’m not just going to give you my opinion in this matter but show exactly what the bible says and why. Many times I see people quote scripture completely out of context or put words in God’s mouth. Let’s look at the truth. Continue Reading…

I believe there is a misconception about who should get baptized. There are those that don’t think they’re ready and others who have no desire to at all. Some think they aren’t good enough to get baptized, but what does the Bible say about it? Continue Reading…

This question is one that most anyone struggles with when becoming a Christian. Some may find comfort in whatever answer they eventually come to on their own, whether it be for their own sake or for God’s or for both. It is certainly not an easy question to answer and involves many different variables to consider to try to find one stable reason. So without further adieu, why get baptized? Continue Reading…