Category Archives: Questions and Answers For New Christians

Resist Philosophical Poison : Colossians

INTRODUCTION AND MAJOR THEMES OF THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS   The first half of this epistle by Paul, concerns the doctrinal poisons that threatened this congregation that had never seen him in person.  He explains that Christ is the head of the church and all things must focus on Him. Jesus's headship is vital.  …
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Galatians: The Most Misunderstood Book in The Bible Explained (Part One)

WHAT WERE THE FORCES UNDERMINING THE APOSTLE PAUL'S GROUPS?  Paul's letter to the Galatian congregations is a response to those who were poisoning the gospel message. To understand this epistle one must understand the attackers. The Judaizing party came behind Paul's missionary work in a stealthy fashion after he left each town. They inserted teachers…
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Defining True, Powerful Faith in Christ: The Epistle of the Apostle James

FAITH WITHOUT ACTIONS CANNOT BE CALLED REAL FAITH The Apostle James is clear and straight forward in declaring that a believer must look to God through His laws and act accordingly. A true believer must not only listen to God but act. A person's actions reveal what he really believes. James 1:21-22, “Therefore lay aside…
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Blessing of Thankfulness and the Curse of Ingratitude: Thanksgiving 2024

America has a lot to be thankful for, including the election and it is still –– in spite of the current recession –– the best economy in the world among large nations.  Why did the Pilgrims launch the greatest nation on Earth shortly after arriving in the New World?   They tremendously appreciated the opportunity…
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The Holy Days: A Guide to God’s Plan of Salvation

THE HOLY DAYSWHY THE BIBLICAL HOLY DAYS ARE A GUIDE TO GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION PASSOVER AND FIRST UNLEAVENED BREAD MEAL **GOD PASSES OVER OUR SINS BECAUSE WE ARE UNDER THE PROTECTIVE BLOOD OF THE LAMB OF GOD, JESUS.  NOTE JOHN 1:29&36 AND JOHN 3:16 and LUKE 22:1&7. ** (THE N.T. PASSOVER – OR LORD'S SUPPER…
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Should We – or Can We – Have an Uplifting, Safe, Christian Halloween?

IS A CHRISTIAN HALLOWEEN A SELF CONTRADICTORY CONCEPT?  Many churches have a safer substitute. They have a Christian Halloween. Furthermore, some also believe that people need a positive fall celebration. Why not use Thanksgiving instead of Halloween? Why? Because Halloween is built around the dark occult! Deuteronomy 12:2-4, “You shall utterly destroy all the places…
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How and Why is The Day of Atonement Built Around Jesus Christ ?

A TWO PART FASTING CEREMONY TO ATONE FOR SINS: ATONEMENT  Atone, in English, means literally “at one.” The Day of Atonement represents the time in history when all humanity will at last be at one with God.  Only a small number of defiant sinners will ULTIMATELY be turned into ashes.  Mankind in the future will…
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