Resurrection Sunday is a day that is celebrated by Christians all around the world, which is about Jesus Christ who rose from the dead 3 days after He gave His life as an atonement for sin upon the cross. This day, called also Easter (though has controversy on that), is the most important day for … Continue reading
Can Christians lose their salvation? Many teach Christians can lose their salvation from Hebrews 6:4-6, but does the Hebrews 6:4-6 teach that Christians can lose their salvation? In the Bible there are differing views on what is called once saved always saved, eternal security, assurance of salvation, abide in Christ doctrine, faith plus works for … Continue reading
What happens when an angry atheist comes to the reality that God exists and receives Jesus Christ personally and becomes a Christian? What happens is a transformed sinner is now forgiven of all sins, knows true peace and meaning, and this is all through humbling one’s self and trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and … Continue reading
The call to follow Jesus Christ is not an easy path, and those who follow Jesus will have opposition and at times be reviled slanderously for being a Christian. In the first century church Christians were accused of being “evil doers” because they did not follow and fulfill the duties of the gods of Rome under … Continue reading
Do you struggle when talking with atheist’s about your faith, Jesus, the Bible, the Gospel, etc? Sometimes it can be a challenge with witnessing to atheist’s, and how to share the faith with each person is not always the same. Not all atheists are like Richard Dawkins, but all atheists are like Richard Dawkins in … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … 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
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
For many years I have been involved with church ministry and in the Apologetics realm. Over the years I have had to address many controversial issues within and outside of the Christian faith, and Calvinism is definitely one of those issues within the Christian faith that is rising more and more. For those whom will … 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
I believe it is more difficult to address the issues within Christianity than outside of it. The reason I believe this is because it is easier to identity the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Muslims, and other groups which deny the Deity of Jesus and other Biblical doctrines clearly held within Christian orthodoxy. It may seem as … 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
