Before continuing, it’s worth explaining the deliberate pace of this series. Many assumptions modern Christians bring to Paul’s letters were not formed directly from Scripture, but from generations of layered explanations, inherited frameworks, and well-intentioned yet flawed teaching. Over time, these ideas shape how the text is read automatically, often without being questioned. What should be a fairly understandable subject has been made unnecessarily complex….
Story Category: Kingdom
The Gospel Jesus Preached truthsum.org
TS Writer
5 months ago in Gospel Message
What if the gospel is bigger than you were ever told? What if forgiveness of sins is not the destination—but the doorway? And what if Jesus’ primary message was not simply about personal salvation, but about the restoration of God’s rule over the earth? Christianity rightly emphasizes the cross, forgiveness, and grace. Without Christ’s sacrifice, there is no reconciliation with God and no hope of…
The True Gospel vs. a Different Gospel thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
7 months ago in Gospel Message
The religion that bears His name does not actually preach the same gospel Jesus Christ preached.
God’s Seven Biblical Holy Days and Festivals youtu.be
God’s Plan in the Festivals: A Story of Family, Redemption, and Glory God has had a plan from the beginning. He created humanity with a purpose – not just to live and die, but to become part of His eternal family. This incredible truth is revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and pictured clearly through the seven annual festivals God established. These…
Are Christians Once Saved, Always Saved? ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS), Plan of Salvation
Some believe that once a person accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, their salvation is forever assured—often called “eternal security” or “once saved, always saved.” But does the Bible actually teach this? A common proof text is John 10:27-29, where Jesus says His sheep hear His voice and no one can snatch them from His or the Father’s hand. However, this speaks of external threats, not…
The Way, Not the Endpoint truthsum.org
TS Writer
11 months ago in Gospel Message
Within Christianity, few instincts feel more natural than the desire to keep Christ at the center. Sermons emphasize Him, songs celebrate Him, and beliefs are often justified with the phrase, “this focuses on Christ.” That instinct is sincere—but it raises an important question when we listen closely to Jesus Himself: what if He never intended to be the destination, but the way forward? Throughout His…
Article 1: Salvation, Not as a Legal Status, but as Restoration truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 year ago in Restoration, Plan of Salvation
When most people hear the word salvation, they instinctively think in legal terms: Am I saved? Have I done enough? Can I lose it? This framework—deeply embedded in modern Christianity—assumes salvation is a momentary judicial transaction: God issues a verdict, the believer is stamped “saved,” and the rest of life becomes either maintaining that status or passively waiting for heaven. But this perspective is largely…
Why Israel? leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Kingdom
Discussing “Why Israel?” in a non-church environment can be uncomfortable due to its association with British-Israelism, a belief that Britain’s people descend from ancient Israel. This ideology, tied to notions of racial superiority and colonialism, has been discredited by historians and is widely considered racist. British-Israelism has also influenced extremist movements like “Christian Identity” and “Serpent Seed,” which promote white supremacy and distort biblical teachings…
The “Good News” Gospel – Richard F. Ames tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Gospel Message, Kingdom, Plan of Salvation
The essence of the Gospel, or “Good News,” preached by Jesus contrasts sharply with various distorted versions found within mainstream Christianity. The “prosperity gospel” and “political gospel” are misleading, promoting health and wealth or human-centered activism. To discern the true Gospel, one must turn to the New Testament, where the Greek word “euaggelion” translates to “good news.” The genuine Gospel centers on Jesus proclaiming the…
Seventy Weeks Are Determined – Richard T. Ritenbaugh cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Plan of Salvation
In the past, the church extensively covered prophetic topics, particularly in World Tomorrow broadcasts, focusing on Daniel 2’s Nebuchadnezzar’s image, the beasts representing world empires in Daniel 7, and symbols and timelines in Revelation. However, the Seventy Weeks Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 was seldom explained. Though not as emphasized as other prophecies, it’s crucial for dating Christ’s birth, ministry, and death. This season, as the…
The Violent Take It – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Kingdom
To embrace Christ’s teachings and attain the Kingdom, we must shift our thinking. He declared, “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12). This may seem at odds with being peacemakers and turning the other cheek. However, it’s about our determination in pursuit. This isn’t about unchecked anger but a relentless pursuit of an invaluable treasure. We must…
Why Christ Used Parables cogiw.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Gospel Message
In this article, the author discusses the notion of Jesus speaking in parables and why most people were prevented from understanding their meaning. Contrary to the common belief that parables were used to make the message clearer, scriptures indicate that Jesus used parables to obscure the meaning from the majority of mankind. (Matthew 13:10-13 and Mark 4:11-12) Jesus revealed that His disciples – those the…
Is This Really the Only Day of Salvation? truthsum.org
TS Writer
3 years 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…
“He Gets Us” . . . But Do We Get Him? – Kendrick Diaz lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Gospel Message
This article discusses the recently launched “He Gets Us” ad campaign. The stated goal of this campaign is to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible. Unfortunately, the approach that is often taken by these campaigns is to highlight specific traits of Jesus while ignoring the sum total of why He actually came. A watered down version of the Man. This contextually lacking and…
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom – David Grabbe cgg.org
Steven Orchard
3 years ago in Kingdom
The word gospel means “good news,” but conflicting ideas exist about what that is. Most consider it simply to be that Jesus died for the sins of humanity, which is indeed good news. But the good news that Jesus himself brought was about the Kingdom of God; that is, God’s rulership. God promises to claim rule over all the kingdoms and nations of this world….
What is the Kingdom of God? – Staff thebiblesaysthat.com
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Restoration, Gospel Message, Millennium, Kingdom, Plan of Salvation, Feast of Tabernacles
Christ will return to establish the Kingdom of God and unprecedented peace and prosperity on planet Earth (Isaiah 11:6-9). Christ will rule that Kingdom, assisted by a corps of “Kings and Priests” (Revelation 5:10, 20:6) comprised of faithful Christians, past and present, who will have been resurrect and/or translated as spirit beings in the God Family. For a thousand years human beings will live in…
Rending the Heart – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Plan of Salvation
As the divide in this country grows ever greater, Americans look to those that govern to push this or that legislative action to solve the evil that has become so prominent in our daily lives. With the slew of heart rending shootings that have plagued this country for example, we hear comments from our officials like “We need laws to restrict access to guns” or…
Is Your Time Running Out? – Daniel Tompsett vision.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Plan of Salvation
Many Christians view salvation as an epic battle for the souls of this world. A fight that they have joined, between God and Satan, to get as many people to confess the name of Jesus before death and the fires of hell overtake them. Are Christians mandated to convert the whole world now? So much effort is done to that end: missionary activity, evangelical outreach,…
“It Is Finished” – But What Was Finished? truthsum.org
TS Writer
4 years 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…
Mankind’s Inheritance – Michael Kelley ucg.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in God Family, Plan of Salvation
The Bible teaches that God is in the process of expanding the divine family. God the Father and the Son are reproducing Themselves in the form of perhaps billions of spirit beings, who will be like Them, sharing Their level of existence: “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters” (2 Corinthians 6:18) This is a radically different…