What is Chrislam?
Syncretism is the fusion or blending of differing systems of belief. "Chrislam" is an attempt to syncretize Christianity with Islam, therefore the name "Chris" for Christ and "lam" for Islam . Its…
List of False Religions?
As of 2014, there were approximately 4200 religions in the world. We don't have a list of all of them, however we do have a list below of some we have been asked questions about. This list will be…
KJV-Only, Error of Errors: The 1611 KJV Preface Disagrees with KJO
I appreciate your concern. I grew up with the KJV Bible, and in numerous ways I still enjoy the way it reads, especially its poetic style. I memorized it when I was first saved and I still quote it…
Was Peter the First Pope?
Thanks for your question. The short answer is "No." Let's look at this issue. Briefly, the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) teaches that the Apostle Peter was the first pope, upon whom God chose to build…
What is Christian Science?
Christian Science is a cult. Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910). As the story goes in 1866, Mary Patterson (name change to Mary Baker Eddy after her marriage) slipped on…
Israel as a Blessing to the Nations
Among other things, God promised Abraham in Genesis 12:3 that Israel, his descendants, would become a blessing to every family, every nation on the earth. And, of course, this is what Christians…
Who or what were the Lollards, or Lollardy, or Lollardism?
The word Lollard possibly came from the Dutch word lollaert meaning "muttered," because they made long prayers. Lollardy has been called England's first heresy by Roman Catholics. So, Lollard was…
Missing in Action: Mercy Ministry in Church?
A Major Problem First, a word of encouragement, there are numerous churches out there that are meeting the needs of others. At times they are limited in nature, as they are dependent upon the…
Old Testament Violence vs. Jihad - What's the difference?
Thanks for your question. The Qur'an, Islam's holy book, provides instructions to engage in violence as apart of "holy war" ( jihad ). Jihad means "striving" or "struggle." Within Islam there are…
Die without Hearing the Gospel
Unbelievers who die without having heard the gospel go to hell, and so do Jews who reject Christ. Paul made both these points explcitly in Romans 1-3 (e.g. Rom. 2:12). They are all sinners (Rom.…
What is Scientology (Dianetics)?
Scientology is a cult. Science fiction writer, Ron L. Hubbard founded Scientology in 1953. According to Scientology, Xemu, was the dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy." Seventy-five million years…
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is not a biblical religion. It was founded by Siddhartha Guatama, a.k.a. Buddha. He was born into royalty. As the story goes, Suddhodana, his father, had ordered that Siddhartha live a life…
What is Hinduism?
Hinduism, ("way of life"), is not a biblical religion. There is no founder of Hinduism. Three other religious movements have grown out of Hinduism: namely, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is…
What is the Gutenberg Bible?
The history of the Gutenberg Bible (aka: the Mazarin Bible or the B42 ) begins with the making of the first moveable-type printing-press invented by Johann Gutenberg (aka: Johannes Gensfleisch zur…
What is the Unification Movement?
The Unification Movement was founded by Rev. Sun Myung Moon (1920-2012) in 1954 in Seoul South Korea. He moved to the U.S. In 1971. In 1982 he was found guilty of filing false income tax returns and…
What is Sikhism?
Sikhism is not a biblical religion. it was founded in the 15th Century in Punjab, India, on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and ten other successive Sikh Gurus. The word "Sikh" means "disciple,"…
Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation
The church needs to learn to have a clear sense of self-identity. On the one hand, the church must understand that God has placed us as representatives of Christ. They must represent Christ, and the…
Social Justice and Mission
It's very important that mission programs promote social justice. Historically, missionaries that came to us from other countries did not participate in social causes, in justice causes. They were…
The Integrity of the Gospel in Word and Deed
Of course! We must always think that the gospel is not only the verbal proclamation of God's message. The gospel is all of God's actions through his people, through his spirit, through his church and…
The Language of Love in Missions
When a church decides to move forward with the Great Commission, it must first think of its location. In other words, it needs to be faithful with its neighbors nearby. Many churches have a building…
Requirements of the Great Commission
When we think of the Great Commission, we must remember that it implies proclamation and demonstration of the gospel. It isn't enough to think it is merely verbal communication; you must also…
Can churches be used for secular purposes?
This question is not directly covered in Scripture. Perhaps a better question would be to ask is whether or not a daycare facility in a church can glorify God. Depending upon the local laws in a…
Why do the elect do good works?
We must, of course, look to the Bible and what it says about this. I refer you to these two texts: Ephesians 2:8-10: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it…
At what age is it appropriate for children to begin reading the Bible on their own?
Thank you for your most excellent question. I would begin training a child in the Scripture while they are yet in the womb - even before (Jer. 1:5; Luke 1:41; cf. Gen. 18:10-15). Mother and father…