Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). To be a genuine disciple of Jesus Christ, rather than one in name only, requires abiding in his word. That’s what Jesus Christ himself said. That means a real disciple of Christ, a real Christian, is one who abides in — continues in, or lives according to — the teachings of Christ. And one of the teachings of Christ is that we are to live “by every word of God” (Luke 4:4). Continue reading
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Dies of Itself
Bible Study Question
Deuteronomy 14:21 states that “you shall not eat anything that dies of itself, you may give it to the alien who is within your gates, that he may eat it or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people to the Lord your God.” Why can a foreigner or alien eat something that dies of itself, and doesn’t it become toxic when an animal dies?
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Applying God’s Laws Under the New Covenant
Some may wonder why we teach an obligation to keep some laws of the Old Testament, such as the ten commandments and the law of clean and unclean meats, but not some other laws of the Old Testament, such as the “ritual after childbirth.” Continue reading
Were the Commandments “Nailed to the Cross”?
It’s frequently taught that the ten commandments were “nailed to the cross,” and so are not obligatory for Christians. Yet, the Bible plainly states that individuals who insist on violating these very commandments — lying, stealing, committing adultery, etc. — will NOT inherit God’s kingdom, unless they repent. This article will open your eyes to the real truth about this question — IF you’re willing to believe it! Continue reading
Murder Is Murder
Warning: This article contains graphic language related to dismemberment, torture and death of human beings, including babies inside and outside the wombs of their mothers. Continue reading