Will Deceive Many (Part One) – Pat Higgins cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in The Church
In Matthew 16:3, Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for recognizing weather signs but ignoring the “signs of the times.” Could we be making the same mistake? Our world is in rapid moral decline—corruption touches every institution. Jesus warned of days like these, comparing them to Noah’s time, when “all flesh had corrupted their way” (Genesis 6:12). As in Noah’s day, deception now defines our age. Misinformation,…
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….
Reasoning with God: The Forgotten Discipline in Theology truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 month ago in Human Beings
In an age where we’re told to “trust the experts,” many forget that reasoning isn’t just a philosophical tool—it’s a biblical command. From theology to politics, society is increasingly split between blind trust in authority and the bold question: Does this actually make sense? The Bible not only allows that question—it encourages it. Isaiah 1:18 says, “Come now, and let us reason together.” In Acts…
Will the Dead Live Again? – Richard F. Ames thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Heaven & Hell
Are you worried about loved ones who died without knowing Christ? Are they lost forever in torment? The truth is far more hopeful—and far less understood—than most imagine. Many believe in an ever-burning hell because of tradition, not Scripture. Dante’s Inferno, not the Bible, shaped much of today’s imagery of hell. But your Bible says, “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23)—not eternal torment….
Pentecost and the Promise of the Father – John LaBissoniere ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Holy Spirit
Imagine if Jesus lived next door—healing, comforting, and guiding us instantly. Though He ascended to the Father long ago (John 16:28), He promised something even greater: the arrival of the Holy Spirit. At first, this seemed sorrowful to the disciples (John 16:6), but Jesus assured them it was for their benefit: “If I do not go away, the Helper will not come” (John 16:7). Just…
Did Jesus Abolish the Seventh-day Sabbath? cbcg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Weekly Sabbath
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus affirmed that God’s commandments remain in force under the New Covenant “Therefore, whoever shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of [from] heaven; but whoever shall practice and teach them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven”(Matt. 5:19). Yet today, the Fourth…
A Tale of Two Plans: What Most Christians Miss About God’s Ultimate Purpose truthsum.org
TS Writer
2 weeks 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
TS Writer
2 weeks 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…
Heaven Now? What the Bible Really Says About Enoch, Elijah, and the Thief on the Cross truthsum.org
TS Writer
4 weeks ago in Gospel Message, Kingdom, Plan of Salvation, Heaven & Hell
Many assume that the faithful go to heaven immediately after death, often citing Enoch, Elijah, and the thief on the cross as proof. But when Scripture is examined more closely, these examples don’t actually support that view—instead, they affirm the consistent biblical teaching of a future resurrection. Enoch is said to have been “taken” and to have “not seen death” (Hebrews 11:5), but just a…
“It Is Finished” – But What Was Finished? truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 week 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
TS Writer
1 week 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
TS Writer
1 week 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…
Are We Polytheists? truthsum.org
TS Writer
1 day 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
TS Writer
4 days 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…
No Rest Day or Night: A Clue About the Mark of the Beast? truthsum.org
TS Writer
13 hours 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…