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The Received Text and the King James Bible: A Historical and Theological Case for Preservation
Historic Christianity has confessed not only the inspiration of Scripture, but its preservation. If God gave His words by inspiration, He did not leave them to vanish into uncertainty. The question is not whether God preserves His Word, but how that preservation has unfolded in history. The Received Text represents a continuous, ecclesiastically received stream of the New Testament text, and the King James Bible stands as a faithful English witness to that tradition. This article examines the historical transmission of the New Testament, the rise of the Textus Receptus,... Read more...
The Book of James and Salvation by Faith Alone
The second chapter of James has been a stumbling block to many who believe in the free gift of salvation. Many people have a difficult time reconciling their free grace theology with this chapter, and many Catholics believe it to be the kryptonite of the protestant who believes in salvation by faith alone. In this article, you will learn that your works do not save you and are not required for your salvation, and that James and Paul complement each other perfectly. Read more...
Why the Righteous Suffer, the Wise Still Die, and Prosperity Cannot Save Us: A Biblical Look at Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes
Many Christians grow up with an unspoken expectation about how life is supposed to work. If we fear God, live wisely, and do what is right, things should generally go well. Hard work should lead to provision. Obedience should lead to blessing. Wisdom should protect us from disaster. Those expectations usually come from a general reading of Scripture—especially the book of Proverbs. And Proverbs is Scripture. It is true, God-given wisdom. The problem is not Proverbs itself, but how it is often read. When Proverbs is treated as a book... Read more...
No Longer Bound: Addiction, Freedom, and the Power of New Life in Christ
Addiction is not merely a bad habit or a lack of discipline. It is bondage. Scripture describes sin not only as wrongdoing, but as a master that enslaves the human heart (Romans 6:16). This is why so many sincere attempts to overcome addiction fail. Willpower, accountability, discipline, and behavior modification may restrain actions for a time, but they cannot produce lasting freedom. The root of addiction lies deeper than behavior—it lies in the heart, the mind, and the nature of man apart from Christ (Jeremiah 17:9). Read more...