The Christian world is filled with debates about salvation. Is it once saved, always saved? Can it be lost? Do works matter? These questions all assume salvation is a transaction—something to secure or maintain. But what if salvation isn’t about a scorecard at all? Scripture reveals a different perspective. Jesus said no one can come to Him unless the Father draws them (John 6:44). This…
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The Great Deception: How Satan Masquerades as an Angel of Light truthsum.org
Satan’s strategy has always been to deceive, beginning with Eve in the Garden and continuing throughout history by distorting God’s truth. Today, that deception may not look like paganism or atheism—it may look like Christianity. The Bible warns us that Satan masquerades as an angel of light. His most insidious tactic is not open rebellion but counterfeit worship that mimics the truth while subtly replacing…
The Mystery of the Trinity: Is God Truly Unknowable? – Part 1 truthsum.org
Many assume that the God of the Old Testament was the Father, but Scripture tells a different story. John 1:18 says no one has seen the Father at any time, yet countless Old Testament figures saw and spoke with God. Jesus clarified this mystery—He came to reveal the Father, because the One known to Israel throughout their history was actually the Word, who later became…
From Scripture to Speculation: The Philosophical Origins of the Trinity – Part 3 truthsum.org
The doctrine of the Trinity—God as three co-equal, co-eternal persons—is central to mainstream Christianity today. Yet this concept did not emerge directly from the teachings of Jesus or the apostles. Instead, it developed centuries later under the influence of Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism and Neoplatonism. Early theologians like Origen and Augustine integrated these ideas into Christian doctrine, introducing terms like essence and substance that were…
The Great Tribulation: 7 Years or 3.5? truthsum.org
A Common Belief—But Is It Biblical? Many Christians believe the Great Tribulation will last seven years. This idea comes from a specific interpretation of Daniel 9’s 70 Weeks Prophecy, especially the so-called “gap theory,” which separates the 70th week from the first 69 by over 2,000 years. In this view, the final seven years are assigned to a future Antichrist. However, Scripture itself does not…
Is “Once Saved, Always Saved” Biblical? A Deeper Look at Salvation truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 year ago in Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS), Miscellaneous Topics
“Once saved, always saved” offers comfort—but is it scriptural? Salvation isn’t a one-time transaction; it’s a covenant relationship with God. Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Obedience doesn’t earn salvation, but it shows faith. The first Passover paints a picture: Israel was saved by grace, yet obedience mattered. Similarly, believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13–14), not as…
A God of Order in a World of Chaos truthsum.org
We live in a chaotic world—morally, politically, spiritually. Yet from the opening words of the Bible, we’re introduced to a God of clarity and purpose: “In the beginning, God created…” What follows is structure and design. But then comes a puzzle—“The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.” Why would a perfect God begin with chaos? Scripture…
Relationship With God – Gary McConnaughey lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God Family
God Wants a Relationship With You The Creator of the universe deeply desires a relationship with you! Even while we were still sinners, He showed His love by sending Jesus to die for us so we could be reconciled to Him (Romans 5:8-10). He invites us to “draw near” to Him, and He promises to draw near to us (James 4:8). But what kind of…
How Should a Man View a Woman? Reclaiming What’s Been Lost truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 year ago in Human Beings
Something is deeply broken in how men view women today—and it didn’t happen by accident. From a young age, boys are bombarded with sexualized images, while being told their natural desires are toxic. They’re torn between attraction and shame—instinct and guilt—leaving many confused, isolated, and addicted to fantasy. This distortion creates extremes: some grow apathetic, seeing women as objects; others dive deeper into unreality, seeking…
Consumed, Not Cherished: Rethinking Self-Image in a Culture of Exposure truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 year ago in Human Beings
I grew up hearing, “Men, stop viewing women as sexual objects.” It was needed. But today, another message is missing: Women, stop viewing yourselves that way too. Our culture now celebrates exposure as empowerment. But when value is tied to how much you show, is that really freedom—or a more polished form of objectification? Women are encouraged to display themselves for attention, but it often…