– by Tim Colletti One of the many disagreements between Protestants and Roman Catholics is on the subject of the Lord’s Supper (referred to as the Eucharist by the Roman Catholics). In this article, I will be discussing what the differences are between these two views, why the Roman Catholic Church believes what they believe … Continue reading
What do Roman Catholics believe about the Pope or Popes? Roman Catholics believe that the Pope is head over the Church in all authority and power, and is infallible when it comes to doctrine. The following are quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Pope authority, power, Tradition, and infallibility. #882 The Pope, Bishop … Continue reading
The doctrine of Limited Atonement is a dividing issue within the body of Christ and the purpose of this information is to give a biblical response to the doctrine of Limited Atonement. The doctrine of Limited Atonement comes from the five points of Calvinism (5 points of Calvinism) known as the TULIP. The doctrine of … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of the doctrine of Unconditional Election? Have you ever heard of the doctrine of Predestination? You will not find the doctrine of Unconditional Election in the Bible, however you will find the doctrine of Predestination. The doctrine of Unconditional Election comes from the doctrines of Calvinism known as the “TULIP.” The … Continue reading
Examining the doctrine of “Total Depravity” in Calvinism Total Depravity is a doctrine that stems from the TULIP. The TULIP is also called the 5 points of Calvinism. The TULIP stands for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the saints. Total Depravity teaches man has no free will to choose … Continue reading
The following is information shared for those who may have similar questions concerning these Scriptures and may of even had some Calvinists share these attempting to prove their eisegetical traditions. However, when examined Biblically and logically it is clear the Calvinist position falls short very fast. You said: Hi Kelly. I’ve listened to all of … Continue reading
What does the term “born again” mean in the theology of Calvinism? According to Calvinism being “born again” means that a person is first “made alive or are regenerated” by the Spirit of God “in order” for them to be able to believe and follow Jesus Christ. Does the Bible teach a person “must” first … Continue reading
The Watchtower claims to be a modern day prophet of God. Jehovah’s Witnesses have set false prophecies of 1914, 1918, 1925, and here 1975. Armageddon was predicted to happen before the end of 1975 by Jehovah’s Witnesses, Armageddon did not happen in 1975, therefore the Watchtower is a false prophet. Below are quotes the false … Continue reading
An examination of Scripture on Calvinism concerning “there is none righteous” in response to what Calvinists insist on teaching from Romans 3:10. Many Calvinists who insist that man is dead in their sins, evil from the sin inherited and many other things state that there is none righteous. I will say this and make it … Continue reading
An Examination of Scripture on Calvinism concerning none good, no one is good will be for the purpose of showing what the Bible teaches on this matter, and giving a Biblical response to the misunderstanding of Romans 3:10-18. Calvinism teaches that man has no choice or free will to seek after God, therefore since man … Continue reading
This information will be an examination of Scripture concerning Calvinism on the topic of “none seek God”, and giving a Biblical answer to this misunderstanding. There are many today who are seeking for God and have not come to know Him yet. There are millions (if not billions) around the world “right now” seeking after … Continue reading
I was asked “how do they seek God if the Scripture says “none seek God?” (from Romans 3:10-18) Romans 3:10-12 is a quote from Psalms 14:1-3: “1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does good. 2 … Continue reading
Calvinism is a doctrine that came from the reformation, mainly through John Calvin. What is wrong with the teachings of Calvinism? Why respond to Calvinism? The purpose of responding to this doctrinal position (that many Christians have taken) is to show that this is not a true doctrine taught in the Bible. For those who … Continue reading
This is a response to Calvinism, Arminianism and what the Bible truly teaches. Calvinism and Arminianism for years has been a controversy within Christianity, and I do not claim to be the greatest scholar on this but I will say that I do believe there are clear Biblical answers to these views. The purpose for … Continue reading
“19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”” (Matthew 28:19-20 NASB) “44 Now He … Continue reading
Within the last two hundred years there have been many religious sects that have arisen claiming to be of the Christian faith but are not. The Mormon Church began in 1830 through a young man named Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith claimed to be a latter day prophet whom God called to restore His Church. According … Continue reading
The following quotes are from what the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has taught concerning Jesus Christ in the beginning which changed through the years. Jehovah’s Witnesses have had lots of changed doctrines or what they call “New Light” over the years, and the purpose of this information is to provide the truth concerning what … Continue reading
“We need to examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is taught by any religious organization with which we may be associated. Are its teachings in full harmony with God’s Word, or are they based on the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the truth, there is nothing to fear … Continue reading
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is a religious organization which controls their members lives, actions, and thinking. Jehovah’s Witnesses go from place to place preaching what they believe to be the truth because that is what they have been taught to believe. In other words, Jehovah’s Witnesses cannot go against or disagree with what … Continue reading
In the Christian Church today the most attacked doctrine is the doctrine of the Trinity. Within the last couple hundred years there have arisen many false prophets and teachers claiming to be of God but denying the doctrine of the Trinity. Also, all of them have come out of Christian affiliations, claiming to be teaching … Continue reading
“2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4 and will … Continue reading
There are many people who are misinformed on what the doctrine of the Trinity is. There are people and movements that teach the Trinity Doctrine is false and against what the Bible teaches. The Trinity Doctrine is true and based upon what the Bible teaches, and the purpose of this information is to give a … Continue reading
“but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15 NASB) The need for apologetics in the Church today is great. The question is asked, “What … Continue reading
Many people ask, “What does Apologetics mean?” The Greek word for Apologetics is “Apologia” which means: “verbal defense, speech in defense a reasoned statement or argument”, according to the Strong’s Greek Dictionary. Apologetics gets its attention from Peter’s first epistle, which states: “…but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to … Continue reading
Can Christians lose their salvation? Many teach Christians can lose their salvation, but does the Bible teach that Christians can lose their salvation? Hebrews 6 is a popular chapter in which those who believe a Christian can lose their salvation use for their support, but Hebrews 6 in reality teaches the very opposite in which … Continue reading
The following information is concerning what the Bible teaches about who and what the Church of Jesus Christ is, and giving definitions of words with Scripture references. What does the word “Assembly” mean? Assembly <1,,1577,ekklesia> from ek, “out of,” and klesis, “a calling” (kaleo, “to call”), was used among the Greeks of a body of … Continue reading
What is the New Testament? What is important about what was written some 2,000 years ago about a man named Jesus the Christ? Many people ask these questions and want answers. Many people say that it does not matter what was said or written about Jesus because He did not truly exist. Some say He … Continue reading
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” (Jude 1:3 NASB) What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This is a question that … Continue reading
The Deity of Jesus Christ is the most debated doctrine concerning Jesus’ identity. Who was Jesus Christ? Is Jesus Christ God? The main focus of this information will be demonstrating Biblically that Jesus Christ is God. “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am … Continue reading
Jehovah’s Witnesses teach the destruction of Jerusalem took place in 607 B.C.E. when they believe the beginning of the end days began. What if it happened in 586 B.C.E.? What would that do to the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ beliefs on the end days? The following information will be dealing with the time period when the destruction … Continue reading
Christians are accused of things by various Religious groups which are not accurate. Two things which Christians are accused of are: Christians worship three Gods & Christians believe in three Gods. However these statements are not accurate concerning what Christians believe concerning God, and they will be examined. Do Christians worship three Gods? The answer … Continue reading
Those who oppose the Trinity have assertions that the Trinity is false, from Satan, and comes from paganism. However, if one is willing to see what the Bible teaches than these assertions will be seen to be inaccurate and mistaken. Is the Trinity false? The word false has various meanings: “not genuine, not real, incorrect, … Continue reading
Jehovah’s Witnesses teach Jesus is Michael. The Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society currently teaches that Michael the archangel is Jesus Christ. I will provide evidence that Jesus is not Michael the archangel from the Bible, and will show that both past and present Watchtower teachings do not coincide. The … Continue reading
Ever had a knock on the door from a Jehovah’s Witness? It is very probable that you have had an encounter with a Jehovah’s Witness but did not know what to say in response to what they had to share. Jehovah’s Witnesses go door to door sharing what they believe to be the Word of … Continue reading
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is the religious organization that is in control of what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and what they are to teach others. The history of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has gone through many doctrinal changes and prophetical allusions. The founder of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society organization is … Continue reading
According to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Jesus is not God and therefore to say “and the Word was God” is to say Jesus is the Father, but that is a misrepresentation of what Christians believe. This information is not set out to prove the doctrine of the Trinity but rather the Deity of … Continue reading
Clearly the most misunderstood and attacked doctrine is the doctrine of the Trinity. This information is going to be very basic and simple. Simply put the Trinity belief is that the Bible teaches there is one eternal God revealed in three personages. Explaining the Trinity The Bible teaches that there is only one God. (Isaiah … Continue reading
The expression Trinitarianism means one who believes in the doctrine of the Trinity. This is a title or way of identifying those who believe in the Trinity. Some examples: Mormons are called Mormons because of their beliefs in the book of Mormon; Jehovah’s Witnesses have labeled themselves Jehovah’s Witnesses, because they believe the only true … Continue reading
Its a good question and the answer that you receive depends upon the person you ask. The word Trinity is not found in the Bible, but neither is the word monotheism, theocracy, or the English word Bible. The word Trinity from the online dictionary means: “a word not found in Scripture, but used to express … Continue reading
There is a theology that is worth taking some time to investigate. This theology is called Mid-Acts Dispensationalism. What is Mid-Acts Dispensationalism? Mid-Acts Dispensationalists follow doctrines solely upon the Apostle Paul. Some of the major beliefs of this movement are: The 4 Gospels, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1 & 2 & 3 John … Continue reading
Within the Mid Acts Dispensationalist movement there many doctrines that are not Biblical and that need to be addressed and examined by looking at what the Bible teaches. Those within this movement believe that Paul taught a different gospel message than what the other Apostles taught. There are two terms that need to be defined … Continue reading
Hyper-Dispensationalism (also known as Ultra-Dispensationalism, Mid Acts Dispensationalism) is a movement that sounds Biblical, but in essence have doctrines that are false and that are dangerous to the body of Christ. The main doctrines of Hyper-Dispensationalism concerning the New Covenant are: The Bible is written for us but not all of it is for us, … Continue reading
Some people are not aware of the dangers of this movement, and the purpose of this information is to share why people need to be concerned with Mid Acts Dispensationalism. What do I mean by Mid Acts Dispensationalism? There are different groups that people label Mid Acts Dispensationalism and I want to make it clear … Continue reading
Examining and Exposing Kenneth Copeland False Gospel Kenneth Copeland is a popular faith movement teacher. Many say do not attack Kenneth Copeland. I wish to say that I am not attacking at all, but I am sharing information that is needed for the body of Christ to know concerning what Kenneth Copeland Ministries teaches concerning … Continue reading
Examining and Exposing Benny Hinn’s False Teachings on the Gospel Benny Hinn is known by being on TV and his crusades around the world. Is Benny Hinn a true teacher? Is Benny Hinn a false teacher? Is Benny Hinn a false prophet? Is he a true prophet? The following will be actual statements and quotes … Continue reading
