Ekklēsía, Church, & the Problem of Inconsistent Language
Image Clarification:In the New Testament, assemblies often met in homes rather than dedicated buildings. The distinction addressed here is not…
The Biblical Ekklesia: Recovering the Meaning Lost in the Word ‘Church’
~ A Note to the Reader ~The purpose of this material is not to create division, provoke debate, or diminish…
The Meaning of Ekklesia
~ NOTE TO THOSE CONSUMING THIS CONTENT ~Before you begin, I want to speak with grace and clarity.Nothing in this…
Clarifying “the antichrist”
A Grammatical & Contextual Look at 1 John 2 When discussing end-times prophecy, many Christians immediately turn to the concept…
Scriptural Church Blueprint: Assembly & The Lord’s Supper
An Introductory Question for Every Believer: Do you believe that when the Bible gives us clear instructions—whether from the Lord…
Examining John’s Language & Errors of Imported Interpretation
Introduction Few biblical terms have been as widely misunderstood and misapplied as the word antichrist. In popular Christian teaching, it…
The Cost of Not Thinking: How Assumptions Shape Belief
Re-Examining Popular End-Times Teaching in the Light of Scripture Introduction: Why “Dare To Think” Matters The call to think biblically…
Reading the New Testament with Historical Clarity
Reader’s Note:This study is offered in a spirit of care and concern for the church. Its purpose is not to…
Returning to the Apostles’ Doctrine: Testing Tradition and Modern Assumptions by Scripture
Menu Introduction 1. What Is Apostolic Doctrine? 2. The Apostolic Standard: What Is Written and 3. Dispensationalism and Apostolic Teaching…
Two Paths: Following the Cross or Following the Crowd
Not every path that appears bright leads to life. Scripture repeatedly warns that truth is often found where few are…
The Leaven We’ve Grown Used To
~ How unexamined traditions quietly shape Christian belief and why Jesus warned us about it. ~ Preface Why This Post…
Understanding 1 John 2:18: The Greek Meaning of “That” and “Antichrist”
Introduction Few words in the Bible have carried as much theological weight and misunderstanding as the word Antichrist. In modern…