Which Gospel Are You Trusting? Why The Gospel Matters In Galatians 1:6-9 The book of Galatians is one of the most apologetic books written by the apostle Paul in the defense of the gospel of Jesus Christ against works for salvation. Bible scholar Merrill F. Unger says Galatians has been called the, “Magna Charta of … Continue reading
How can I become a Christian? What is the true meaning of Christmas? Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas! People ask why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Whether Jesus was born on December 25 is not the issue. The issue is that Jesus was born, Jesus lived, Jesus died on the cross … Continue reading
There are do’s and don’ts when witnessing to Mormon Missionaries and Mormons. Are Mormons Christians? Mormons believe they are Christians, but sadly Mormons are not Christians. Many Christians do not know how to witness to Mormons. It is the call of a Christian to witness to Mormons and share the gospel message on how to … Continue reading
Christians ask what is the best Bible verse on how to talk, witness, and share the gospel with Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Muslims, and other religions? How do I witness to a Mormon? How do I witness to a Jehovah’s Witness? How I do witness to a Muslim? These are common questions that Christians ask and … Continue reading
In this video we discuss 3 things that Christians need to know. Christians need to know how to share their personal testimony, their faith with non Christians, and be able to answer questions when asked why they believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Christians need to know what to be on … Continue reading
Do I need to be Water Baptized to be Saved? No you do not need to be water baptized to be saved, and I will explain that in the Bible. The Bible teaches that salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, not by being water baptized. It is clear first that a person is saved … Continue reading
Joyce Meyer’s teaches that the gospel is that Jesus went to hell and died spiritually to atone for sin, and that Jesus was no longer the Son of God! That is not what the Bible teaches and is a false gospel! The apostle Paul would identify Joyce Meyer as a false teacher according to Galatians … Continue reading
Joyce Meyer falsely teaches that Jesus went to hell, that Jesus had to go to hell to die spiritually to make atonement for sin, and that Jesus was the first born again man. Joyce Meyer’s false teachings on the gospel the Bible need to be exposed, but many people do not know what Joyce … Continue reading
This is a response to Calvinist, a person who is of Reformed theology on can a person freely choose to believe in God (Jesus) without being regenerated? Does regeneration precede faith? Does the Bible teach free will, freely able to choose, or can a person only come to faith in God (Jesus) by being first … Continue reading
What is the Word Faith Movement? What is Oneness Pentecostalism? What is Mid Acts Dispensationalism? Are they true or false? Hello out there friends and believers in Christ Jesus. I was recently looking at what seems to be the more popular topics that people are interested in when they visit Berean Perspective. What I noticed … Continue reading
Welcome to Berean Perspective Apologetics. This youtube video is on Why is Christian Apologetics Important? This is part 2 of a series on What is Apologetics. Apologetics means to have a reason for what you believe, an answer for those who ask you the hope that is in you, which comes from 1 Peter … Continue reading
Welcome to Berean Perspective Apologetics. This is part 1 of a 3 part video series on Christian Apologetics. In this video teaching we will be looking in the Bible at 1 Peter 3:15 and explaining what Apologetics is and what Apologetics is not. Apologetics comes from the Greek word “apologia,” which has the meanings of: … Continue reading
Youth Questions and Answers Survey In recent years I have had many young adults and youth ask various questions on the Christian faith, the Bible, what is Christianity, and what makes Jesus different? If you are a teenager (youth), young adult, or maybe even older, you are welcome to share some questions you may have … Continue reading
The message of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation is that grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. The gospel of grace is that Jesus is the Son of God, Lord and Saviour for all to receive, to Jews and Gentiles. The message of truth is that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah’s coming, Jesus death and resurrection, and in that He offers salvation to the world to receive, by grace through faith and not of works. This is what John 1:14, John 1:16, and John 1:17 affirms Continue reading
Salvation is by faith not works is a discussion and debate that has been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. In Acts 15:7-11 we see that Peter stood up for the Gentiles in that they were saved by grace through putting their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, just as they did. (Jews) Some believe that salvation is not by faith alone but is accomplished through doing some type of works, whether being water baptized or keeping the 10 commandments or some other law keeping perspective. What does Acts 15:7-11 teach about being saved by faith? What does Peter demonstrate from Acts 15:7-11 that is relevant for today? Continue reading
Examining Calvinism-Reformed Theology on Regeneration True or False: Does Regeneration Precede Faith? There are many websites, blogs, articles, audios, etc. out there concerning Calvinism and the doctrine of Regeneration stating, “regeneration precedes faith”. Calvinism teaches that a person must first be regenerated in order to put faith in Jesus Christ. Calvinism teaches that after … Continue reading
Many years ago, sometime in the mid 2000’s I came across a religious movement called “Mid Acts Dispensationalism”. What grabbed me right away was their affirmation on the gospel of Jesus Christ in reference to His death and resurrection, and that were saved by faith. This is great declaration of the Christian faith, yet the … Continue reading
Hello out there, how are you? This is simply and to the point. The true gospel message is that Jesus is the Christ, (Messiah) whom was prophesied to come from the Hebrew Scriptures, (Old Testament, Tanakh) and that He gave His life as a sacrifice for sins. In simple terms Jesus died on the cross … Continue reading
Who raised Jesus from the dead? This is a question that gets asked a lot concerning the Trinity Doctrine and if Jesus is God. Those who believe that Jesus is God affirm that Jesus raised Himself from the dead along with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Those who believe that Jesus is not … Continue reading
Want to know how to be able to know how to witness to Mormon Missionaries? I would encourage you to look this information over, study it, and talk about it with others you know are knowledgable in the Christian faith. When you are confident about this information I encourage you to share this information … Continue reading
Ken Ham Debate with Bill Nye on the Origin Model of Life Recently I heard that there is up and coming debate with Bill Nye the Science Guy from TV with Ken Ham the founder of Answers in Genesis (AIG) and the Creation Museum. The debate is to take place on February 4, 2014 in … Continue reading
Years ago I became a Christian at the age of 6 and though I was young I had a good understanding of who Jesus Christ was, why He came, and what He did for me. The story is long but I will keep it simple and to the point. Simply put both my parents were … Continue reading
I. What is Mormonism? According to mormon.org, an official Mormon website of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints states the following: “What is Mormonism? OR What do Mormons believe? When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to live with … Continue reading
Sometimes it is hard to stay focused and on track in the Christian faith and the following reminds me of why we have the Berean Perspective site online: “I remember I found your site when I was looking for information about ultra -dispensationalism. I had attended a bible study for about a year, that had me so confused. … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. Today we will be discussing how to witness to Muslims, and how to interact with Calvinists on the doctrine of Limited Atonement, both in reference to salvation message in Christ Jesus. Over the years I have had many discussions with various religious people, Christian and non Christian, and … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. Today’s focus is on how to Witness to the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and addressing what the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society has taught concerning Jesus and the doctrine of the Trinity. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are one of the most dedicated groups when it comes to reading the Bible, sharing … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. In today’s discussion we will be looking a bit closer at Mid Acts Dispensationalism and the Epistles of Peter, and what Peter taught concerning the gospel of grace – heaven – the prophets – and the recipients of Peter and Paul. Does the Epistles of Peter teach what … Continue reading
Living for Christ Jesus can be tough at times, as it should be. Through out the centuries Christians have struggled in their faith, at times persecuted, and they have been martyred. Today’s Berean Perspective audio podcast focuses on things that hinder the Christian walk such as spiritual deception, laziness, backsliding, falling away, and worldly distractions. … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. For over 2000 years the Trinity Doctrine has been attacked, falsely slandered, and twisted by many religious sects and counterfeit cults. The early church dealt with false sects like Gnosticis, Ebionites, Judaizers, Stoics, and others. In the last few hundred years we have seen the rise of … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. Today’s audio podcast focuses on Witnessing to those in Cults and non Christians. The late Dr. Walter Martin (the original Bible Answer Man) said on a number of occasions, “Are we willing to do for the truth what the Cults do everyday for a lie?” This is a … Continue reading
Welcome to part 2 of our response to Catholics Come Home website concerning the topic of Faith Alone for Salvation vs. Faith Plus Works for Salvation. In todays’ Berean Perspective Podcast we focus on the specific verses cited from Catholics Come Home website in regards to one doing works for salvation. In our last podcast we … Continue reading
I have had a lot of discussions with people lately whom believe that their version of the gospel is the true one, and in short all others are false gospels. To be more specific I have talked with people involved within Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, legalists, and with those whom hold to the more extreme views … Continue reading
Welcome to another Berean Perspective Audio Podcast. We are starting a new series on a very important topic, Roman Catholicism. Lately there has been a huge media marketing push with television (tv) commercials and banners promoting the phrase, Catholics Come Home, attempting to bring Roman Catholics back to their church and to convert Protestants. Thus, … Continue reading
Welcome to this special audio podcast for the Berean Perspective. Rejoice that you are born again, rejoice that you have a reservation in heaven, rejoice that you are protected by God, rejoice that you can get through your trials, rejoice that your Christian faith is not fictional but proven, and rejoice that it’s a new … Continue reading
Today’s Berean Perspective audio podcast answers the question, are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons our brothers and sisters in Christ? Recently we found out that Joel Osteen, along with the Billy Graham Association seem to believe that Mormons are Christians, which is not accurate. In today’s world Christianity is facing many challenges concerning genuine faith and … Continue reading
Welcome to the Berean Perspective’s first audio podcast. Today’s podcast has relevant information concerning the need for genuine Apologetics, exposing false doctrines, and sharing some of my testimony and why we have our online ministry. The focus is on various issues that are causing divisions and why it is important to be rooted in Christ … Continue reading
The Berean Perspective will be starting a new podcast section soon. It will be a collection of audio podcasts lead by Kelly Powers on topics such as Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Cults, Doctrine, and Religious Beliefs. Our mission is to help Christians grow in the faith, and to help lead people to a genuine faith in Jesus … Continue reading
Recently I was informed that Bishop T. D. Jakes, pastor of the Potters House Church was interviewed by pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and pastor James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel in regards to him now embracing the Trinity Doctrine. This was a live interview with T. D. Jakes, Mark Driscoll, and James … Continue reading
Discussing the Roman Catholic Church is a complex subject. What do Romans Catholics believe? As far as history is concerned Roman Catholicism has always taught the Tri-Unity of God being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Along with the Trinity being consistent the Roman Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the … Continue reading
What does it mean to be evangelizing & witnessing to those in Cults? In simple terms that means that we obey the Biblical teachings for going into all the world with the message of salvation and witnessing to those involved in Cults. There are many people who are involved in some form of a non … Continue reading
Discussing the Roman Catholic Church is a complex subject. What do Romans Catholics believe? As far as history is concerned Roman Catholicism has always taught the Tri-Unity of God being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Along with the Trinity being consistent the Roman Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the … Continue reading
Christian music today is very popular and there are lots of different artists and groups to choose from. However, it seems that most people who listen to the music they buy don’t know much about the musicians background and beliefs. It is important to know what backgrounds and beliefs the musicians have because music does … Continue reading
UPDATE: On January 27, 2012 T. D. Jakes was interviewed by pastor Mark Driscoll and pastor James MacDonald. T. D. Jakes has stated he has some different views on the Trinity and now says he embraces the doctrine of the Trinity. Has he really changed? (Check out our updated post at T. D. Jakes now says … Continue reading
UPDATE: On January 27, 2012 T. D. Jakes was interviewed by pastor Mark Driscoll and pastor James MacDonald. T. D. Jakes has stated he has some different views on the Trinity and now says he embraces the doctrine of the Trinity. Has he really changed? (Check out our updated post at T. D. Jakes now says … 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
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
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
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
