They left us because they were not of us (1 John 2:19)

Does 1 John 2:19 mean people that leave us are not saved?

Does 1 John 2:19 mean people that leave us are not saved? The interpretation of 1 John 2:19 has sparked debate among Christian groups, with some using the verse to label those who leave their local fellowship as unsaved and dangerous. This has led to the prohibition of fellowship, prayer, or even sharing meals with such individuals. However, it is Continue reading They left us because they were not of us (1 John 2:19)

Acts 15 Grace changes everything

Acts 15 From death under the burden of the law to life in the fullness and power of Jesus Christ

From Moses until Acts 15, the Ten Commandments and the Law of Moses guided God’s people. But in Acts 15, everything changes through God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Early believers questioned whether Christians needed to follow the Law of Moses, like circumcision, to be saved. The apostles and elders met to discuss this issue. Peter explained that God knows our Continue reading Acts 15 Grace changes everything

The sin of unity

Because the coin of division has two sides. One is the sin of sectarianism. The other the sin of unity. They are both division and they are both wrong.

How can unity be a sin? Isn’t unity the holy grail of Christianity. Ah yes! But the kind of unity is very important. Because the coin of division has two sides. One is the sin of sectarianism. The other is the sin of unity. They are both division and they are both wrong. It is not always right to be Continue reading The sin of unity

10 differences between team Jesus Christ and team Antichrist

The difference between team Jesus Christ and team Antichrist depends on the motives of your heart attitude

Are you team Jesus Christ or team Antichrist? This may seem like a frivolous question, but I mean it in all seriousness because it is getting harder and harder to know the difference. “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me. (Matthew 12:30 NLT) “Then if any man tells Continue reading 10 differences between team Jesus Christ and team Antichrist

7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is one of the most popular chapters for end-times prophecy. People often quote, “one will be taken and one will be left,” as the rapture. But is it? Let’s ask God for wisdom and understanding about this important passage. Here are 7 reasons from the parallel gospel accounts that Matthew 24 is not the rapture of Christians to Continue reading 7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture