Spark of Life Let’s delve into the essence of life, focusing on RNA and DNA. These are the core components of every living entity, composed of just four elements: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). According to modern science, these simple molecules supposedly mingled in a primordial broth to form the first […]
Is ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’ Leading TO SIN ? Living Our Salvation: Why It’s Not ‘Once Saved, Always Saved’ Let’s talk about something that’s often taken for granted in modern Christianity—this idea of “Once Saved, Always Saved” (OSAS). At first glance, it sounds comforting, right? You say the prayer, accept Jesus into your heart, and
What the Early Church Really Taught About Salvation As someone seeking the truth about the early church, I approach this journey with curiosity and humility. I’m not an expert, just a fellow explorer captivated by the teachings and traditions of the ancient faith. If you’ve ever wondered what those first generations of Christians believed about
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What Did Ancient Christianity Teach About Salvation? As I continue my journey exploring the roots of the Christian faith, I’ve been fascinated by the teachings of ancient Christianity. These early followers of Christ approached salvation with a depth and richness that often feels both foreign and compelling to our modern sensibilities. It’s like piecing together
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Once Saved, Always Saved? An ancient church view As someone who spent over 40 years in the Protestant tradition, the concept of “once saved, always saved” was as familiar to me as the hymns I grew up singing. It was comforting, simple, and neatly packaged. However, diving into the ancient faith of the church, I
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.Let us delve into the heart of the ancient faith, where sin was not simply seen as the breaking of rules but as a profound sickness, a cancer that had spread across all of creation. Envision sin not as a mere legal infraction but as a spiritual malaise that had dimmed the light of our
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Dive into the heart of Christian history where one doctrine shifted the course of faith forever. Sola Scriptura, the cornerstone of Protestantism, promised liberation through the Word of God alone. But at what cost? Explore how this principle, born from the fervor of the Reformation, has both united and divided Christians across centuries. Click to
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Sola Scriptura Part 3 Ever read a Bible verse and think, “Well, that’s crystal clear!” only to find out the next person sees it totally differently? Welcome to the wild world of Scripture interpretation! From Matthew to Mark, James to Hebrews, the Bible often feels like a cryptic puzzle where even the most seemingly simple
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The Passion, The Message, The Book of Mormon? Dive into the fascinating world of biblical texts where the Scriptures quoted by Jesus and the apostles come to life. Discover how the ancient Greek Septuagint (LXX) and the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT) have molded Christian beliefs and interpretation. The Septuagint and the New Testament The Septuagint
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Reconsidering Sola Scriptura in Light of Church History I used to believe that all anyone needed for salvation was the Bible—just the Bible, and nothing else. If something wasn’t explicitly mentioned in Scripture, I thought it had to be wrong. Sure, before the Bible was compiled into a canon, people relied on the teachings of
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