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,…
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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,…
A Realistic Approach to Growth – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Repentance
Within the book of Hebrews, Christians are called to “go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). For many this one command encompasses in their mind the futility in trying to keep the law. Why? because achieving the goal seems hopelessly unachievable and therefore not worth the effort. What are we to make of this command? How do we, imperfect beings, go on to perfection? This article…
A Lesson From the Coal Mines – Donald Winchester, Isla Veal vision.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Law
One glaring issue within humanity has been that of selfishness. On a corporate or industry level, self-interest tends to materialize as profit over safety. This article highlights one industry that personified this tendency – mining. The coal mine industry was an extremely hazardous and deadly occupation from the onset. In 1907 for example, more than 3,000 miners lost their lives on the job. Those that…
Abortion: A Crisis of Global Proportions – Joshua Lyons youtube.com
Following the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe vs Wade, abortion proves to be one of the most contentious and polarizing of topics. The passion and emotion on both sides has been pushed to the brink. Laying out the mere statistics this video demonstrates the reality of abortion on a global scale. Abortion: the death and termination of a fetus or embryo. Scientifically speaking a human…
Five Words To Change The World… – Tomorrow’s World youtube.com
Our world is overcome with corruption, murder, theft, disease, hunger, abuse, greed, pollution, poverty, broken marriages and families – simply put, we live in a world of pain and suffering. Five simple words would completely transform life as we know it – “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matt 22:37-40) This simple command encompasses and addresses what so many desire – true peace. It’s not a…
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…
Symbolism of Second Holy Day of Unleavened Bread Festival youtu.be
This is a 30 minute podcast group discussion about why there are two Holy Days in the Days of Unleavened Bread. The day maps to the Israelite’s crossing of the Red Sea. A greater symbolic meaning is addressed in Hebrews 12:2, where Paul said that we look “to Christ as the author and finisher of our faith”. He is the beginning or originator. He starts…
Fulfillment of the Law – Tim Vail leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Law
One modern accepted belief by mainstream Christianity is that the entirety of the Old Testament points to Jesus and therefore was nullified at His death. This approach misses the purpose of the law, seeing it as just legal requirements. What is lost is that, like Christ, the law pointed to the very mind and character of God the Father. The law is not opposed to…
Christ Our Passover cgi.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Passover, Days of Unleavened Bread
This article explains why Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread are relevant to modern-day Christians, and gives helpful guidance on how to observe them. God (the Word who would become Christ) instituted the Old Testament Passover when Israel was enslaved in Egypt. The blood of lambs was the symbol by which the Israelites were protected when the angel of death “passed over”. Thus, the…
“Not Everyone Who Says to Me ‘Lord, Lord’ …” – Erik Jones lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Law
It may surprise many to learn that most of the teachings of Christ are not taught, in most cases, and are ignored by modern Christianity. Summarized by this article Christ taught that in order to be a genuine follower of Him (a Christian), one must believe and practice exactly what He taught. In addition, a church, a religious leader, or an individual can profess the name…
What Are You Practicing? truthsum.org
TS Writer
4 years 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…
Are People Lost Because of Adam’s Sin? – Herbert Armstrong hwalibrary.com
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Sin, Creation, Human Beings
Christian teachings concerning the “fall of man” hold that God made man complete, perfect, with an immortal spirit soul. Further, that this creation was then corrupted by Satan, forever condemning humanity to hell, and that God has ever since been trying to “save” men in a contest with Satan for these fallen souls. That’s not what the Bible says. Man is mortal. He does not…
Did Paul Do Away With the Law? thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Law
Did Paul do away with the law? Many believe that he did just that…though scripture, and specifically Paul’s words do not support this belief. The Ten commandments are the foundation of the law of God and Paul speaks of each law specifically. (1 Cor 6:9-10) “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators,…
Original Sin – Sam Sweat ucg.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Sin, Creation, Human Beings
Original Sin is a cornerstone of popular Christianity that claims human beings are born evil; i.e. Adam transmitted guilt for his sin to each of us by virtue of simple heredity. This is a fundamentally wrong premise with far reaching bad consequences throughout modern history for both Christians and non-Christians. The doctrine was championed by St. Augustine, who was a Gnostic blending paganism and Greek…
Lying vs. Telling the Truth – Dave Myers lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
5 years ago in Law
Are there ever moral grounds to lie? Do the ends of a lie ever justify the means? The short answer is “No”. Why? Because telling the truth is foundational within our relationships. The apostle Paul says to “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor”. Lying is destructive to us and others, destabilizing relationships whereas telling the truth creates stability. Again, this is…
Fulfillment of the Law – Tim Vail thefatherscall.org
Brian Orchard
5 years ago in Law, Law Done Away, Days of Unleavened Bread
Do all the laws of the Old Testament end with Christ’s death? Many believe that the 10 commandments as well as the statutes based on those laws are not binding on man today. This belief is supported by Jesus’ role as High Priest fulfilling many of the rituals observed by the ancient Israelites, such as animal sacrifices. So indeed, some Old Testament practices did end…
The Feast of Unleavened Bread: Pursuing a Life of Righteousness – Mike Bennett lifehopeandtruth.com
Brian Orchard
5 years ago in Days of Unleavened Bread
Immediately following the Passover, is the first day of Unleavened Bread. This day is a Holy Day and is the first of 7 annual Holy Days. There are 7 days of Unleavened Bread with the first and seventh being Holy Days. These days show us what we are to do once Christ’s sacrifice has been applied on our behalf. Through Christ and His death, we…
Unleavened Bread ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
5 years ago in Days of Unleavened Bread
There is a festival observance that modern Christians might think odd. Just following the Passover, for seven days, is the Feast of Unleavened Bread; days in which, after removing leavening from your home, you limit your consumption of bread to only unleavened bread (bread made without any leavening agent). Does this Old Testament observance have any relevance for modern Christianity? The apostle Paul indicates that…
Acts 10: Did Peter’s Vision Abolish Unclean Meats? – Ralph Levy lifehopeandtruth.com
Steven Orchard
5 years ago in Law
God’s law on the avoidance of unclean meats is a common theme throughout the bible, and in Leviticus 11:1-47 and Deuteronomy 14:3-20 he clearly establishes the criteria for clean and unclean meats. However, Acts 10:9-16 tends to cause much confusion on this topic. In these verses, Peter receives a vision from God discussing symbolic clean and unclean animals. One might view this vision as the…