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Kingdom of God, Immortal Soul, Salvation
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Heaven Now? What the Bible Really Says About Enoch, Elijah, and the Thief on the Cross
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Kingdom of God, Immortal Soul, Salvation
Introduction Many Christians today assume that when someone dies, they immediately go to heaven or hell. This belief is deeply embedded in Western theology and often treated as a foundational truth. But does the Bible actually teach this? Three commonly cited examples—Enoch, Elijah, and the thief on the cross—are frequently used to support the idea of an immediate afterlife in heaven. Enoch “did not see…
How Hell Got Hijacked: The Surprising Origins of the Modern View of Eternal Torment
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Hell, Immortal Soul
The Hell You Know Isn’t the Hell the Bible Describes Fiery pits. Demons with pitchforks. Sinners screaming in endless agony.It’s the stuff of horror movies, comic strips—and, for many, Sunday sermons. But is this disturbing picture of hell really what the Bible teaches? Surprisingly, the modern concept of hell owes more to Greek philosophy, medieval literature, and church tradition than to Scripture. The idea of…
From Scripture to Speculation: The Philosophical Origins of the Trinity – Part 3
Introduction: Why Understanding the Origin Matters The doctrine of the Trinity is widely accepted in mainstream Christianity, often considered foundational to the faith. Yet many believers are unaware of how and when this doctrine developed—and what ideas shaped it. This matters because Scripture warns against creating any false image or conception of God (Exodus 20:4-5), including mental or theological constructs that misrepresent His nature. If…
The Trinity as an Idol: How Misrepresenting God Distances Us from Him – Part 2
For centuries, mainstream Christianity has taught the doctrine of the Trinity as an unquestionable truth. It has been described as a mystery—something beyond human comprehension—and many have been taught that to deny it is to reject God Himself. But what if this doctrine is not only inaccurate but also functions as an idol of the mind—a humanly crafted concept that distorts God’s true nature? 1….
The Mystery of the Trinity: Is God Truly Unknowable? – Part 1
For centuries, mainstream Christianity has taught that the Trinity is a divine mystery—something beyond human comprehension. Many theologians insist that we can’t fully understand the nature of God. But is this idea actually supported by Scripture? Jesus Himself said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9) and “I have come to reveal the Father” (Matt. 11:27). If Christ’s purpose included making…
Why We Observe the Passover at the Beginning of the 14th Day
The timing of Passover observance has been debated for millennia. Today, many Jews and Christians who keep the Passover do so at the end of the 14th day of the first month, as the 15th begins. This timing is often based on a particular interpretation of the term “twilight” in Exodus 12:6, which some understand to mean the period between late afternoon and sunset—a window…