What the New Testament Teaches Concerning War

The New Testament gives no direct teaching on the subject of war, although it does make it plain that the civil government—whether kingdom, empire, or republic, it does not say—is divinely established so that as citizens we are to recognize its authority and to...

What the Old Testament Teaches Concerning War

In all matters of controversy among Christians the Scriptures are accepted as the highest court of appeal. Historically they have been the common authority of Christendom. We believe that they “are given by inspiration of God, to be the rule of faith and practice”...

Cults and Misinterpreting John 1

JOHN 1:1—Is Jesus God or just a god? MISINTERPRETATION: The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ New World Translation renders this verse, “The Word [Christ] was a god” (insert added). The Watchtower magazine states that “because there is no definite article ‘the’ (ho) it means...

Introduction to Understanding the Cults

Cults and new religions are exploding in unprecedented proportions on the American horizon. As the light of Christianity fades, darkness is flooding in from every side. Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and New Age religions galore are all seeking the souls of human...

Answering the Hard Questions About Forgiveness

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. — Ps. 86:5 I know a young man (we’ll call him Jim) who believes he was mistreated by a fellow Christian several years ago. There was a dispute about who was wrong...
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