How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

This passage is a beautiful provision for the church, not a legalistic bondage of rules and regulations about appearance.

“Abstain from all appearance of evil” often leads to the bondage of legalism. We clarify how true Christian fellowship requires discernment, not merely avoiding rules. Learn how we walk by faith in Scripture’s light, following the Holy Spirit. Continue ReadingHow can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?→

What is the rapture? harpázō – seized by force, caught up, snatched away

Study of the Greek word harpázō translated as rapiemur in the Latin Vulgate Bible, which has been Anglicized as rapture for almost 2000 years

Discover what it truly means to be snatched away! We clarify the prophetic word *harpázō*, showing how we are caught up together in the clouds to meet Christ forever. Continue ReadingWhat is the rapture? harpázō – seized by force, caught up, snatched away→

Why isn’t there a wikibible

Are we treating the infallible Word of God like a wikiworld? This excerpt warns that trying to edit Scripture—the dangerous “wikibible” mindset—has failed repeatedly in history and prophecy. We must let the Bible change us, not changing the Bible. Continue ReadingWhy isn’t there a wikibible→

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

Matthew 24 is not the rapture

Many Christians confuse Matthew 24 with the rapture. This teaching provides seven biblical reasons why “one will be taken and one will be left” describes Jesus’ glorious Second Coming, not a secret removal of the church during the Great Tribulation. Continue Reading7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture→