Reasons to Believe

  There are many voices on the internet claiming to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some speak truth boldly. Others mix truth with dangerous error. The Apostle Paul warned that in the last days men would arise “speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them” (Acts 20:30 KJV). Jesus Himself warned repeatedly about false prophets who would come “in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15 KJV). One modern internet preacher whose teachings deserve serious biblical examination is . While he presents himself as a defender of grace, his theology often resembles a mixture of antinomianism, easy-believism, and what could rightly be called a modern form of Gnostic Christianity — a system that separates salvation from holiness, obedience, repentance, and transformation. This article is not a personal attack. It is a doctrinal examination. Scripture commands believers to “prove all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV) and to “earnestly contend fo...

From the days of the apostles onward, there has been a relentless, coordinated assault on the pure Word of God. Dark forces—both spiritual and institutional—have tried to twist, suppress, and corrupt the Scriptures. Yet God has preserved His truth through the **Textus Receptus** (TR), the foundational Greek text behind the majestic King James Version (KJV). Understanding this hidden war is crucial so we do not fall victim to the same deceptions today. The Bible warns us plainly, and the blood of martyrs cries out for us to defend the preserved Word. Warnings from the Beginning: Apostles and Early Church Fathers on Corruption of the Word The New Testament exposes the conspiracy right from the start. The Apostle Paul warned the Ephesian elders: "For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them" (Acts 20:29-30, KJV). He thu...

  Steve Brusatte's recent "Live Science" piece (excerpted from his book) celebrates the 1996 discovery of "Sinosauropteryx" as the emotional and scientific tipping point that "finally showed the world that birds are dinosaurs." He recounts paleontologist John Ostrom's near-tears reaction to photos of the specimen's "halo of thin, tufty, delicate strands" along its back—framed as vindication for the theropod-to-bird narrative revived in the 1970s. Brusatte weaves in later finds from China's Liaoning Province: filaments on various theropods, vaned feathers on "Caudipteryx" and "Microraptor", even structures on some ornithischians like "Psittacosaurus" and "Kulindadromeus". The conclusion? Consensus achieved. Birds are living dinosaurs; case closed. As an investigative approach demands, we must question this triumphant narrative rather than accept it as settled science. Does the evidence truly ...

Introduction Few passages in Scripture have generated more theological tension than Romans chapter 7. Is the Apostle Paul describing the ongoing experience of a regenerate believer, or is he recounting the struggle of a man still under the dominion of the law? The answer shapes how one understands sanctification, the nature of sin, and the power of the gospel. This study argues, in line with many early church voices, Wesleyan interpreters, and strands of Puritan thought, that Romans 7 presents the condition of a man under the law—convicted, awakened, but not yet walking in the liberating power of union with Christ. When read in its full context—Romans 6 through 8—the passage is not a description of victorious Christian living, but of legal bondage that finds its resolution only in Jesus Christ. 1. The Context: Death to the Law and Union with Christ Paul begins in Romans 7 not with defeat, but with a declaration of freedom: “Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the ...

  How the Early Church and Puritans Understood True Holiness One of the greatest confusions in Christianity today revolves around a simple but crucial question: What does it actually mean to live holy? On one side, you have those who excuse ongoing sin under the banner of grace. On the other, those who quietly drift toward the idea of sinless perfection. But when you go back to the early Church and the Puritans, you find neither extreme. Instead, you find something far more demanding—and far more biblical: A life transformed by grace that actively, consistently, and seriously fights sin. Holiness Was Never Optional From the earliest days of the Church, believers were taught that obedience was not a way to earn salvation—but it was absolutely the evidence of it. The early Christians didn’t separate faith and obedience. To them, trusting Christ meant following Him. Walking in His commandments wasn’t legalism—it was life. They spoke in terms of walking, growing, and continuing—not arr...

  Today, a very different message has gained popularity in many Christian circles: “once saved, always saved.” In its most extreme form, this teaching suggests that a past moment of faith guarantees eternal security—regardless of how one lives afterward. Some even go so far as to speak of “carnal Christians” who persist indefinitely in sin, yet remain assured of salvation. This version of the doctrine does not merely emphasize grace—it redefines it, turning it into a covering for ongoing, unrepentant rebellion. What is striking is that this idea is not new. It echoes one of the earliest and most dangerous heresies the church ever faced: Gnosticism. What the Gnostics Taught The Gnostics believed in a radical separation between spirit and body. They taught that the spirit was inherently pure and belonged to God, while the body was corrupt, inferior, and ultimately irrelevant to salvation. Because of this, many concluded that what a person did in the body could not affect the...

The Apostle Paul’s words in Titus 3:5 are among the clearest affirmations of salvation by grace in all of Scripture: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (KJV). In an age when some twist grace into a license for moral laxity—claiming that since we are not saved by works, God’s moral standards no longer bind us—this verse is often misread as a blanket dismissal of righteous living. Yet a careful reading of the text in its biblical context, alongside the unanimous witness of the early Church Fathers and classic Bible commentaries, proves the opposite. Paul is not abolishing God’s moral law or declaring good works irrelevant. He is rejecting any notion of earning salvation through human effort or self-righteousness. True salvation by grace, far from discarding moral standards, regenerates the believer and produces good works as the necessary fruit and proof of genuine fai...

  There is something deeply beautiful about Resurrection Sunday. Believers gather, hearts full of joy, proclaiming, “He is risen!” and celebrating the victory of Jesus over sin and death. Yet when we step back into Scripture and the practices of the earliest followers of Jesus, we discover something even richer: the resurrection was not originally framed around a holiday called Easter, but within the biblical feast of Passover and the appointed times of the Lord. This is not about creating division or criticizing sincere believers. It is about rediscovering the fullness of truth and the depth of meaning God embedded in His appointed times. When we understand the resurrection through Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits, the gospel story shines with breathtaking clarity. God’s Appointed Times — Not Man’s Traditions The feasts were never called Jewish holidays in Scripture. God Himself calls them His feasts: Leviticus 23:2 — “Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye sh...

  Are we truly mighty Christians in these last days… or have we become comfortable, distracted, and lukewarm? We live in a generation flooded with biblical resources, yet starving for spiritual power. We have access to countless sermons, yet little personal prayer. We attend services, conferences, and church functions, yet rarely spend time alone with God. The question must be asked: are we mighty end-time Christians — or merely lukewarm believers? We spend hours in front of televisions and entertainment, but only minutes in prayer. We love to feast, but we hate to fast. We enjoy church functions, but we seldom attend prayer meetings. We would rather have others study, research, and feed us the Scriptures than search the Word of God for ourselves. We listen to what someone else says the Bible means, yet we rarely open it and seek God personally. This is not the mark of a mighty Christian. This is the mark of a lukewarm church. Too often today, lukewarm Laodicean Christianity smiles...

Hey friends, as someone who's spent years digging into Scripture, ancient history, and the strange things unfolding in our world today, I've become convinced that we're living in the "days of Noah" all over again. What the Bible describes in Genesis 6 isn't just some dusty old tale—it's a warning about a supernatural incursion that corrupted humanity and set the stage for judgment. And if we're paying attention, the same forces that produced the giants of old are gearing up for one final, massive deception. I'm talking about the Nephilim, the fallen ones, and how their legacy might be hiding in plain sight—not just in forgotten bones or suppressed archaeology, but in the wild tales of Bigfoot and the skyrocketing reports of UFOs and "aliens." Drawing from the same biblical framework that researchers like Tom Horn, L.A. Marzulli, and Steve Quayle have explored so thoroughly, I want to walk you through what the Word says, what the evidence ...

I've spent a lot of time digging into ancient Bible manuscripts, and one that always stood out to me is the Codex Sinaiticus. For decades, it's been celebrated as one of the oldest complete copies of the Greek Bible, supposedly from the fourth century. But the more I looked into its story, the more questions piled up. What if it's not ancient at all? What if it's a clever hoax from the 1800s? Let me walk you through why this possibility keeps nagging at me. It all starts with how the codex supposedly came to light. In 1844, Constantin Tischendorf claimed he found 43 leaves at St. Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai, with monks using other pages as kindling for their fire. He returned in 1859 and took away the bulk of it. The tale sounds heroic, but almost immediately, a Greek paleographer named Constantine Simonides challenged the whole narrative. In letters published in *The Guardian* newspaper in 1862 and 1863, Simonides boldly claimed he had written the entire m...

  There is a growing teaching being pushed by many modern preachers that sounds biblical on the surface but collapses under real examination. It goes like this: “To obey the gospel simply means to believe it. Obedience is not part of salvation—only belief is.” That statement is not just incomplete—it is misleading, and if taken to its logical conclusion, it produces a powerless, non-transforming gospel that Jesus Himself never preached. Let’s deal with it head-on. 1. The False Equation: “Obey = Believe (Only)” These teachers lean heavily on passages like: Romans 10:16 2 Thessalonians 1:8–10 And they argue:  “To disobey the gospel is to not believe it—therefore obeying the gospel just means believing it.” That is a category error. Yes—unbelief is disobedience. But that does NOT mean obedience is reduced to belief alone. That’s like saying:  “Not running is laziness—therefore running is just thinking about moving.” It doesn’t follow. 2. What “Obey” Actually Means (Greek Doe...