There is a lot of speculation and confusion surrounding the nature of the final judgement. Many dispensationalists and some grace-only Christians actually believe that their works will be judged in the last day for reward. They go so far as to say that we will be judged at “the bema seat,” and that unbelievers will be judged at the “Great White Throne Judgement.” Read more The Gospel is the Judgment
Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6 & 10 (Sin Willfully) Explained
Hebrews 6 and 10 are another commonly misinterpreted piece of scripture that seem to suggest that salvation might by lost by sins. While the surface reading seems to suggest this, the truth is that it does not. If taken in context, the entire book of Hebrews is intended to have the opposite result. Read more Book of Hebrews, Chapter 6 & 10 (Sin Willfully) Explained
The Book of James, Chapter 2 (faith without works is dead) Explained
The book of James is the most commonly abused book in the Bible. And it isn’t even the entire book that is twisted. There is just one infamous verse that is used by every denomination under the sun to destroy the gospel. This verse is James chapter 2, verse 26: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
This verse is always used, out of context, to introduce works as part of salvation. Read more The Book of James, Chapter 2 (faith without works is dead) Explained
How to Read the Bible
Hebrews 4
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Read more How to Read the Bible
Do Not Take the Lord’s Name in Vain
Another sloppy heresy that is spouted by many in Christendom is the idea that you should not take the name of the Lord in vain. By this, their understanding is that a Christian cannot curse using the name of Christ. Like if you were to stub your toe, you might yell, “Jesus Christ!” or if you see a catastrophe, your mouth might utter “Oh my God!”
This is straight garbage. Read more Do Not Take the Lord’s Name in Vain