Many believe the wicked go to hell – a place of unending torment where fire burns forever. But does the Bible actually teach that? Scripture says God is love (1 John 4:8). Would a loving God torture people for eternity over a short lifetime of sin? Jesus said those who believe “should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Perish means to die –…
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The Day God Made for Us: Rediscovering the Sabbath truthsum.org
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3 days ago in Weekly Sabbath
Before Israel, Sinai, or sin, God set apart a day: “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it” (Genesis 2:3, NKJV). The Sabbath was woven into creation – not for one nation, but for all humanity (Mark 2:27). It is a gift, a sign of covenant, and a rhythm of rest pointing to God’s Kingdom (Exodus 31:13; Hebrews 4:9). Yet history shows a pattern…
Reasoning Over Blind Belief: Why It Matters truthsum.org
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1 week ago in Biblical Discernment, Bible
In today’s world, advice changes constantly. One day, eggs are bad; the next, they’re a superfood. The problem isn’t just conflicting information – it’s how quickly we accept what we’re told without thinking critically. This habit often extends beyond diet and lifestyle into faith itself. Many hold beliefs because they’ve been taught them since childhood or because respected leaders said so. But is that enough?…
A Comma, a Cross, and a Kingdom truthsum.org
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2 weeks ago in Translation Issues, Bible
When Jesus turned to the thief beside Him and said, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43), it has long been read as proof that believers go directly to heaven at death. But could this hinge on nothing more than a translator’s comma? The earliest Greek manuscripts had no punctuation. Word-for-word, the verse reads: “Truly I say…
Is This Really the Only Day of Salvation? truthsum.org
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2 weeks ago in Plan of Salvation
For most Christians, the message is simple: accept Christ in this life or be lost forever. That belief has fueled centuries of evangelism and missionary work, driven by the fear that billions will never know salvation unless they are reached now. But is this really what the Bible teaches? Scripture suggests something far more hopeful. The apostle Peter wrote that God is “not willing that…
The Wisdom of God’s Law: Why Being Different Should Make People Ask Questions truthsum.org
Have you ever considered that one of the main purposes of God’s law was to make people ask questions? In Deuteronomy 4, Moses tells Israel that if they keep God’s commands, the surrounding nations will marvel: “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people” (Deut. 4:6). The law was never meant to be a cold checklist or a tool for self-righteousness. It was…
Righteous, Not Perfect: What the Bible Actually Says truthsum.org
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3 weeks ago in Righteousness, Law
Many Christians believe that being “righteous” means being sinless or morally perfect. As a result, they assume that no one can truly be righteous, except by having Christ’s righteousness imputed to them. But is that what Scripture actually teaches? The Bible paints a different picture—one of real people declared righteous not because they were flawless, but because they lived by faith. Noah, Abraham, Job, David,…
The Ten Commandments: Loving God and Man in Every Word truthsum.org
When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus highlighted two: love God and love your neighbor. Many view these as summaries of the Ten Commandments—often divided into two tables: the first for God, the second for people. But Jesus showed that every commandment speaks to both. The first commandment urges us to put God first, but when we place ambition or comfort above Him, we also…
Did God Change the Rules After the Flood? truthsum.org
Many assume that God introduced clean and unclean animal distinctions at Mount Sinai and that meat-eating began only after the flood. But Scripture tells a different story—one of continuity, not change. In Genesis 7:2, God tells Noah to bring seven pairs of every clean animal and one pair of every unclean. This proves the distinction already existed and that Noah understood it without explanation. After…
Grace Redefined: A Return to Biblical Truth truthsum.org
This article explores how ancient Gnostic ideas reshaped the Christian understanding of grace—shifting it from a call to transformation into a license to remain unchanged. Discover what the Bible truly teaches about grace, obedience, and the hope of salvation in God’s Kingdom.
Selective Obedience in Christianity: Legalism or Loyalty to God? truthsum.org
When Back to the Frontier premiered in July 2025 featuring a same-sex couple, Christian outrage erupted online—“promoting sin,” many said. But that raises an important question: why does modern Christianity loudly condemn some sins while ignoring or defending others that Scripture clearly calls out? Take the Sabbath. Say it’s still a commandment, and you’ll likely be told, “That was fulfilled—we’re under grace now.” Yet those…
No Rest Day or Night: A Clue About the Mark of the Beast? truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Second Coming, Mark of the Beast
Revelation 14:11 warns of those who worship the beast and receive his mark: “They have no rest day nor night.” This verse has often been misused to teach eternal torment, yet Scripture consistently shows the fate of the wicked is death—not endless suffering (Romans 6:23, Malachi 4:1–3). This phrase may instead reveal a spiritual truth: those who reject God’s authority, including His Sabbath, cut themselves…
Are We Polytheists? truthsum.org
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2 months ago in God Family
Some claim that believing in both a divine Father and Son makes one a polytheist. But the Bible tells a different story. Scripture never teaches that Jesus was created. Instead, it reveals the Father and Son as distinct divine beings who have existed eternally, sharing one Spirit, one purpose, and one throne. The Hebrew word Elohim (God) is plural—hinting at divine family rather than solitary…
The Algorithm and the Altar: Escaping the Game of Ritual Religion truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Human Beings
In today’s digital world, many think we’ve moved beyond ancient ritualism—but we haven’t. Social media runs on algorithms that reward certain behaviors: say the right thing, perform the right way, and you’re praised. Step out of line, and the system punishes you. This pattern mirrors the ancient religious mindset: manipulate the gods with rituals to get what you want. Shockingly, this same game can infect…
“It Is Finished” – But What Was Finished? truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Gospel Message
When Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He wasn’t saying the entire plan of salvation was complete. He didn’t say “I am finished”—He said it was. The mission given to Him at that time—living a sinless life, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and offering Himself as our Passover Lamb—was fulfilled. But that wasn’t the end. It was the turning point. The gospel Jesus…
The Sabbath Beyond the Shadows: Fulfilled or Forgotten? truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Weekly Sabbath
Is the Sabbath just an Old Testament shadow—something Christ fulfilled and left behind? Many Christians believe so, often pointing to Colossians 2:17 or Hebrews 4 to argue that Jesus replaced the weekly Sabbath with a spiritual kind of rest. But Scripture tells a fuller story. The Sabbath wasn’t first given at Sinai—it was blessed and sanctified at creation (Genesis 2:2–3). Long before there was sin,…
What Are You Practicing? truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Law, Sin, Repentance
In Matthew 7:23, Jesus warns, “Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.” He doesn’t rebuke them for sinning once—but for making sin a lifestyle. These individuals called Him “Lord,” performed miracles, and looked religious—but their actions denied God’s law. Lawlessness isn’t just breaking rules; it’s rejecting God’s authority. It can include sincere people who’ve been taught that God’s commands—like the Sabbath or His appointed times—no…
A Tale of Two Plans: What Most Christians Miss About God’s Ultimate Purpose truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Plan of Salvation
Walk into most churches today and you’ll hear a familiar message: accept Jesus now or face eternal torment in hell. It’s a message meant to inspire urgency—but it also leaves many wondering about the billions who never had a chance to hear the gospel. Is this really God’s plan? Scripture tells a bigger story. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a plan centered not…
Living the Convincing Life: The Biblical Power of Example Over Argument truthsum.org
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2 months ago in Human Beings
In a world overflowing with noise and opinions, the Bible points us to a quieter—but far more powerful—way of influence: a life well-lived. From beginning to end, Scripture emphasizes how God’s people live, not how loudly they speak. The greatest testimony is not clever words or forceful debates, but integrity, humility, and obedience to God’s ways. Israel was never sent to convert the nations through…
Modern Israel: A Forgotten Promise Remembered truthsum.org
When people hear “Israel” today, they often think only of the Jewish people. But biblically, Israel originally referred to all twelve tribes—descendants of Jacob’s sons—not just Judah. After the kingdom divided, the ten northern tribes retained the name Israel and were later exiled by Assyria around 721 BC, becoming the “lost tribes.” Yet God made enduring promises to these tribes, including blessings of national greatness….