Reasons to Believe

One of the most debated spiritual gifts in Christianity is speaking in tongues. Some claim the gift has passed away. Others say it simply means learning another human language. But when we actually look at Scripture — not tradition, not denominational bias — the Bible paints a very clear picture. 1. Tongues Are Not Learned Languages The first major misunderstanding is the claim that speaking in tongues always means speaking a known human language you’ve learned. Scripture directly contradicts this. 1 Corinthians 14:2 “For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.” Notice the key points: • It says no man understands him • The speech is directed to God, not people • What is spoken are mysteries If tongues always meant known human languages, this verse would make no sense. Paul is clearly describing something supernatural, not linguistic training. 2. The Speaker Often Does NOT Under...

  There are few subjects in Scripture more serious—and more misunderstood—than blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus didn’t speak lightly when He addressed it. He gave a warning so severe that it should cause every believer to stop, examine, and tread carefully. Yet today, many are walking dangerously close to the very line Christ warned us about… and some may already be crossing it without even realizing it. What Did Jesus Actually Say? Let’s start with the words of Jesus Himself: “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.” — Matthew 12:31 That alone should sober us. Every sin—every failure—can be forgiven… except one. So what is it? The Context Matters Jesus didn’t say this in a vacuum. He said it in response to something very specific. “But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of...

Many today assume the pre-tribulation rapture—the teaching that the Church will be secretly removed before the Tribulation, Antichrist, or any great persecution—has been the historic Christian belief from the beginning. An investigative examination of primary sources, early writings, and the doctrinal trail shows otherwise. The distinct pre-tribulation doctrine emerged in the 19th century, sparked by a young woman's visionary experience in 1830, then refined and spread through key figures. In contrast, the early Church, Reformers, and Puritans consistently taught that believers would face Satan's wrath and persecution, enduring until deliverance at the last trumpet, just before God's final wrath falls. The 1830 Vision of Margaret MacDonald In early 1830, Margaret MacDonald (born 1815), a 15-year-old from Port Glasgow, Scotland, lay ill and bedridden. Amid a season of reported spiritual gifts and prayer meetings, she experienced visions and uttered prophetic words, recorded ...