“Name it and claim it.” “Sow a seed and reap a harvest.” The prosperity gospel promises health and wealth to anyone with enough faith. But what is the prosperity gospel really, and does it match the Bible? Here are its 15 core deceptions, tested against Scripture.
What Is the Prosperity Gospel? 15 Deceptions Tested Against the Bible Read Post »
The Bible says God told Israel to kill every Canaanite, including children. It’s not a misquote or a verse pulled out of context. So why did God command genocide in the Old Testament? Here are the three main answers serious scholars give, the hardest objection of all, and where the bigger story leads.
Why Did God Command Genocide in the Old Testament? Read Post »
It’s the oldest and least understood of Christianity’s three branches, and right now it’s growing fast. Here’s the Eastern Orthodox Church explained, from theosis and icons to its split from Rome and the reasons behind today’s surprising wave of converts.
The Eastern Orthodox Church Explained: Why People Are Converting Read Post »
Seventh-day Adventists share the core of Christianity but hold beliefs that set them apart. Here’s what they actually believe and where the controversy comes from.
Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs: Are They Christian? Read Post »
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their roots to Abraham. But their beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, and the afterlife couldn’t be more different. Discover the key similarities and differences between the world’s three largest monotheistic faiths.
Christianity vs Islam vs Judaism: What Are the Differences? Read Post »
Your Bible has 66 books. The Ethiopian Bible has 81. Discover what those 15 missing books contain, why they were removed from Western Bibles, and why the Ethiopian Orthodox Church has been reading them as Scripture for over 1,600 years.
The Ethiopian Bible Explained: Why Your Bible Is Missing 15 Books Read Post »
“All things work together for good” might be the most quoted and most misunderstood verse in the Bible. Here’s the real Romans 8:28 meaning, read in its actual context of suffering, and what the “good” God promises actually is.
Is There Purpose in Pain? The Real Romans 8:28 Meaning Read Post »
For a thousand years Christianity was one united church. Then it split. Then it split again. Discover the key differences between Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christianity — their views on authority, salvation, worship and the identity of Jesus.
Catholic vs Orthodox vs Protestants: What’s the Main Difference? Read Post »
Most people assume every Christian reads the same Bible. But Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and Ethiopian traditions each use a different Bible with a different number of books. Discover why Christians have different Bibles and how those differences came to be.
Why Catholics, Orthodox, Ethiopian and Protestants Have Different Bibles? Read Post »
Abraham is called a Hebrew, Moses an Israelite, and Jesus the King of the Jews. These are not just different names for the same people. Discover the real difference between Hebrews, Israelites and Jews and why the Bible uses each term at a very specific moment in history.
Hebrews, Israelites & Jews: What’s the Real Difference? Read Post »
Christians and Jews both read the same Hebrew scriptures yet reach completely opposite conclusions about the Messiah. Discover the specific biblical prophecies Judaism uses to explain why Jews don’t believe Jesus is the Messiah and what they are still waiting for.
Why Jews Don’t Believe Jesus Is the Messiah Read Post »
The Jewish-Roman Wars permanently altered ancient Judaea. Discover how the destruction of the Second Temple forced a transition from sacrificial rituals to modern Rabbinic Judaism.
The Fall of Jerusalem: The Epic Jewish-Roman Wars (66-135 AD) Read Post »
