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“Why Did God Make Me?” (with audio)

Have you ever asked the question… “Why did God make me?” Do you really want to know WHY you were born? What the grand, cosmic purpose of YOUR existence is? Well, I’ll tell you. You were born to be God. Yes, a child of God who... Read more

Any Church Is Better Than No Church

“But… you’ve GOT to go to church somewhere!” Everyone in the world, regardless of their religion, knows without question that the one thing most important in life is to go to church. This is the one thing that all religions agree upon; going... Read more

Can ALL These Churches Be Wrong? (with audio)

One of the first questions that pops up when I explain to someone that Christmas is pagan, that the resurrection was not on Sunday morning, or that God doesn’t go to church on Sunday, is “But… can all these churches be... Read more

Do You Know The Lord? (with audio)

Friend, have you been saved? Do you LOVE JESUS? You do? That’s wonderful! Do you KNOW THE LORD?? Yes? That’s terrific! Do you keep His Ten Commandments? What? You DON’T?? Oh dear. Oh my. Dear, dear, dear… Forgive me,... Read more

Does God Exist?

Does God exist? Billions today believe that He does, billions more believe that He doesn’t. But both sides BELIEVE! Either side they are on, they base their belief on an OPINION! On a FAITH that He does or does not exist! And that SHOULD NOT... Read more

Does God Love All Men Equally? (with audio)

The churches in the world today almost UNIVERSALLY believe that God loves ALL MEN equally – showing no favoritism – AFTER ALL, they say, God is not a respecter of persons! What does your BIBLE say – the very words GOD HIMSELF... Read more

Does The Lord Work In Mysterious Ways? (with audio)

“The Lord works in mysterious ways, His many wonders to perform!” Which of us hasn’t encountered this saying a hundred times in our lifetimes. And it is logical enough – after all, God IS big – and his ways are... Read more

Dreamcatchers And Pictures Of Jesus Are A Sin! (with audio)

Surely that picture of Jesus on your wall, or the Angel statuettes your sister gave you, or that dreamcatcher over your child’s bed isn’t an idol! After all, you’re not bowing down to it, or praying to it, are you?? Of course not!... Read more

Goal Of Life

All life has one ultimate goal: to reproduce. They struggle to survive, but in the end, all life puts reproduction above all other things – sacrificing themselves for their offspring, if necessary. Consider the journey of the salmon; a... Read more

God Doesn’t Want Unity!

God Doesn’t Want Unity! That’s not His plan! The splinters, schisms, divisions and fights in the church today are a GREAT THING! God ordained it to be so, FOR A PURPOSE!! Men seem to think that Christ came to bring PEACE on earth. Well... Read more

God Must Answer Your Prayer QUICKLY! (with audio)

When I make bold statements like “God has obligated Himself to answer your prayers QUICKLY, and DRAMATICALLY”, or “A righteous man will ALWAYS receive an answer to his prayer”, and things like that (which I say often)... Read more

Have I Committed The Unpardonable Sin? (with audio)

Of all questions in modern Christendom, none is more agonizing than this one. “Have I committed the unpardonable sin”, many ask; uncertain whether or not God has accepted their repentance, their faith is crippled and their spiritual... Read more

How Dare You Judge Me (with audio)

How dare you judge me! How DARE you judge me! The strident cry echoes throughout the halls of the modern day church. Everywhere the name of Christ is spoken, this ardent cry shrills against the injustice of condemnation.It’s time you heard... Read more

How Often Should We Eat Communion? (with audio)

There are probably more opinions about this question than any other; some keep it whenever they feel like it; some do it daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly; some in the morning, some in the evening; some use wine, some use grape juice; adding... Read more

How To Detect The Spirit Of God

There has always been a problem in the true church of God. How do you know who is a part of the church and who isn’t? Something that can draw a line between someone who believes everything God says but doesn’t keep Saturday? Or keeps all... Read more

HOW To Love Your Enemies

How exactly DO you love your enemies? Do you give the man coming at you with a knife a big hug? And how are you supposed to bless them that curse you? Just say “oh bless you, my children” to the people lighting the fire under the stake... Read more

Is God A Trinity?

The word “trinity” does not appear in the Bible. And yet denying the trinity is the #1 definition of a cult. Does that make sense? The way the term is used in casual literature and sermons we are given the impression that the trinity is spoken... Read more

Is The Old Testament Still Binding? (with audio)

Is the Old Testament binding? Can we TRUST the words of the Old Testament, without reservation? And how can you be SURE? Most of the world has “done away” with the Old Testament completely. They don’t even have the Old Testament in... Read more

Is This The ONLY Day of Salvation?

“THIS IS THE ONLY DAY OF SALVATION!!” thunders the evangelist to his trembling parishioners! “If you’re not saved TODAY, YOU WILL BE LOST FOREVER!” he roars, as all the audience shouts a loud “AMEN!”... Read more

Keep The Sabbathy Sabbath

If I tell someone to start keeping the Sabbath, their first thought is “but how can I do that, if there are no Sabbath-keeping churches nearby??” It has become thoroughly ingrained in the mind of every Christian that keeping the Sabbath/Sunday... Read more

Last Supper Or Lord’s Supper Or Passover? (with audio)

There are a lot of modern names for what in the Greek is simply called “pascha”, or in Hebrew is “pesach”. It is translated as Easter by some, called the “Last Supper” in common usage, called “the Lord’s Supper” by almost... Read more

Lazarus And The Rich Man

Lazarus and the rich man. A chilling story of a wicked man tortured in the fire and brimstone of hell for all eternity. A warning of what awaits all those who would reject the message of Jesus and remain in their sins. For thousands of years this... Read more

Must You Use GOD’S SACRED NAME?

First of all, let’s solve one simple argument. It’s pretty much a given that God is pretty smart. And therefore, God probably knows most of the languages on Earth. Ok, so He probably knows all of them. So we can assume that God speaks... Read more

Once Saved Is NOT Always Saved (with audio)

“Can a Christian lose his salvation? Can a person once saved, having received God’s free gift of eternal life and having been born into the family of God, again return exactly and completely to the position of being a lost and guilty... Read more

Prayer Makes No Sense

I’m not saying we shouldn’t pray, far from it. But prayer as understood by pretty much every Christian in the world is simply irrational. The average prayer goes something like this “Lord, I’m sick (1), I know You love me (2), so please make... Read more

Salvation of Angels

We are blinded. You are blinded. We look at the Bible and read what it says, and we think we see – but we don’t. An unimaginable trove of truth is hidden in plain sight on every page of your Bible, and you just can’t see... Read more

Satan’s Seed – Are The Non-White Races Descended From The Devil?

One of the most popular doctrines in the world today is that certain races are literally descended from an unholy union between the Devil and Eve. I couldn’t count the number of times people have come up to me and, after only the briefest talk... Read more

Should A Christian Fight?

Joining the MILITARY SERVICE and GOING TO WAR IS A SIN! Have you ever asked yourself, what does GOD SAY about fighting in the military? What is your duty to your country? What IS your country? Why do wars happen? Where do they come from? SHOULD YOUR... Read more

The False Cross

This is part 2 of a series; The True Cross is part 1. When Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden, they faced an enormous challenge. They were facing a life where they made their own destiny – for better or worse. They didn’t know... Read more

The KEY to the Book of Romans

The book of Romans has probably been responsible for more misunderstandings than any other book ever written; not excepting revelation. The book of Romans IS confusing. Let’s take this passage for example; Romans 7:9-13 For I was alive without... Read more

The Resurrection Was NOT On Sunday! (with audio)

…And the crucifixion was NOT on good Friday! Those shocking words should stir up anger in any good Christian, and I hope they build a fire in you! You have grown up supposing that the Bible taught that Christ was killed on Friday afternoon,... Read more

The Simple Truth About Faith

Faith has been one of the most sought-after things in the history of God’s Church. Every member of God’s Church down through time has, at one time or another, longed to understand this truth. Many have claimed to have understood it – without... Read more

The Simple Truth About Grace

What is Grace? Is it, as you’ve probably always believed, favor? Favor which allows you to sin with impunity? Does GRACE do away with the law of God? It most certainly does not! You’re about to read the SIMPLE TRUTH of WHAT GRACE IS, How... Read more

The Ten Commandments Can’t Save You… Or CAN They? (with audio)

“The Ten Commandments can’t save you, you know! After all, we’re saved by GRACE, not the law!” “Yes, I know it’s a sin to work on Saturday, but let’s face it, the Ten Commandments aren’t what saves... Read more

The True Cross

This is part 1 of a series. For much of the last 2,000 years, archaeologists, saints, and crusaders have sought relics of the true cross. And throughout that time, many fragments of the true cross have been found – or were believed to... Read more

Unlikely Things Jesus Did And Thought

We say we know someone when we have enough understanding of their basic behavior to build a composite that, to us, represents this person. In other words, we know how they acted the last 3 times we met them, in a handful of situations; as we get to... Read more

Was Christ GOD Before His Human Birth (with audio)

Was Christ a created being? Did His existence begin in the womb of Mary? Who was the God, “Jehovah” of the old testament? Or did God create Christ, then have Him create the world? This is quite possibly the easiest doctrine in scripture... Read more

Was Jesus A Rude Racist?

We all know that there was a Jesus who was compassionate, and loving, and merciful; the Bible is full of hundreds of scriptures that speak of his patience and kindness. But was He also a rude racist? “Certainly not!”, most people... Read more

We Are NOT Under The Law!

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?? The entire Christian world believes that it means that the Law – that is, the ten commandments – is done away, nailed to the cross, and that we are under NO obligation to keep it – but IS THAT TRUE, or is that... Read more

Were YOU Predestined To Be Saved? (with audio)

Were YOU predestined to be saved, before the world was? Did God plan a certain number of people, and prepare their souls, and then plan out their entire lives all the way up to resurrection as an immortal spirit being, before He laid the cornerstone... Read more

What Was Wrong With Job?

What was Job’s sin? Why did He have to go through such trials and tribulations? Was he proud and self-righteous? Or was it something else? Should we hold Job up as a warning to those who dare to say “I am righteous”, or as an... Read more

Which Bible Is Correct?

How can you know WHICH Bible is correct? We have all sorts of versions out there – KJV, NIV, ASV, RSV, and quite literally hundreds of others – but which should you read? Does it matter? What’s the difference? Setting aside for the... Read more

Who Commanded You To Keep Sunday?

[Note: This booklet was originally published as three separate entries, here combined into one. You may request a free hard copy by contacting us] Why do you worship God on Sunday? Do you know? Did you ever stop to ask where the proof came from?... Read more

Why are we still talking about this?

The most divisive subject in the world is religion. On the one hand, this makes sense – none of us can really see God, so the idea that He exists at all takes a bit of effort to believe. Yet on the other, it doesn’t make... Read more

Why Did Jesus Become A Man?

You’ve heard since your earliest memories of religion why Jesus came. Did you know that what little you heard that wasn’t wrong, wasn’t half the story? Yes, Jesus came to die for our sins, yes He came to shed innocent blood that we... Read more

Why Did Satan Fall? (The Biography Of The Devil)

Why did Satan fall? Didn’t you ever wonder? Oh I know, the Bible says his pride lifted Him up, but WHY? Why wasn’t he satisfied where he was? For that matter, where WAS he? And what did he hope to gain by being “Like the most... Read more

Why Isn’t God Answering Your Prayers?

Everyone knows that the bible teaches about Faith. And you also know that the Creator of the universe has promised to answer your prayers. Quickly, and dramatically. To quote just two scriptures: Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask... Read more

Why Wouldn’t He?

YOU LACK FAITH. You know this is true. You may not like accepting it, but it is true. You know full well that you could have more faith that you do – probably a lot. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY? If the answer is not a resounding yes – a YES... Read more

You Are King! (with audio)

Are you afraid of snakes? Spiders? Sharks? Tornadoes, germs, lightning, thieves, bats? WHY?? Don’t you know that you are in CHARGE of them all? That God GAVE them to you?? Let’s get this straight right now. YOU ARE KING! They are all... Read more

Symbolisms

Biblical Chronology – Solved At Last!

Is it possible to date the creation of the world? Does the Bible give us proof of the exact year, even the day and hour? Yes! Daniel 9:26-27And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the... Read more

Christ Courting The Church

Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto... Read more

Father, Forgive Them (The Angry Jesus) (with audio)

Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. … What LOVE Jesus had for the people! What a selfless, caring man He was, to have an attitude of forgiveness for the very people crucifying Him! What a HEART FOR... Read more

Geography of Salvation – From Egypt to Sinai

Did you ever wonder why God didn’t just pick up Israel and put them in the promised land? I mean, if He wanted them there so bad, why go through all the trouble of getting Moses, arguing with Pharoah, and leading them out under the red sea,... Read more

It’s Better To Be The Younger Brother

Having grown up as the youngest child, I have some experience with the life of a young sibling. Everyone says the baby has it easier than the older children do, but not too long ago I realized that the Bible has quite a bit to say on this subject.... Read more

Job The Christ

In a scripture that I have used to the point some might call it abuse, Paul told us that “…all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.”... Read more

Moses: The First Commandment Breaker (with audio)

I’ve often told the joke “Hey, who was the first person to break the commandments”, and I get various responses such as “Adam” or “Lucifer”. Then I told the punchline “No, Moses was the first person... Read more

Rachel And Leah

Like most of the Old Testament, Rachel and the people around her were just examples for us; written for our admonition, as Paul informs us (1 Corinthians 10:11). To unravel this particular one is pretty simple, although to my knowledge... Read more

Revelation’s Church Eras – Explained!

In the beginning of the book of Revelation, in chapters 2 and 3, there are letters addressed to seven ancient churches in Asia Minor – modern Turkey. Now most modern churches ignore prophecy altogether, the others obsess about it so much that they... Read more

Satan’s Birthday

If you haven’t read my article “The TRUE Plan Of The Holy Days”, stop right here; don’t bother reading any more because nothing I’m about to say will make any sense to you. It’ll sound like I’m making all of this... Read more

Styx And Stones And Resurrected Bones

I am about to explain to you one of the most beautiful pieces of understanding I have ever received; I say beautiful because it ties together unexplained fragments of scripture to form a picture so epic, so broad that it staggers the mind. We all... Read more

Symbolism of Saul, Satan, And Samuel

1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Paul had just gone through some things about Exodus and the rebellious Israelites... Read more

The Cats in the Bible

(By Angelica C. Fermis) Cats as a group, unlike dogs, do not appear in the Bible. Only two specific cats are mentioned – the lion and the leopard. Leopards were mostly used in the same context as lions. Being predators, it’s no surprise that... Read more

The Real Meaning Of The Devil’s Doctrines

What is the purpose of Doctrine? Of every doctrine you hold dear, from “thou shalt not steal” to the crucifixion, to Baptism? The bottom, underlying purpose that ties all of these scattered, seemingly unconnected doctrines into one... Read more

The Symbolism of Moses and Miriam

Let’s explain something that has always bugged me. The mother of Jesus was named Mary. The elder sister of Moses was named Miriam. They sound alike because they are the same name – Miriam is the Hebrew form of Mary. Now two people with the... Read more

The Two Sacrifices Of Jesus

Few people realize it, but Jesus made two sacrifices; and it’s hard to say which is greater. Sadly, no one even knows about the first sacrifice. So let’s correct that shameful oversight. John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the... Read more

Was John Elijah – Or Not?

Yes. I mean, no. I mean, yes. If you casually look at the scriptures on this subject, that’s the answer you’ll get. Allow me to demonstrate: Luke 1:17 And he [John] shall go before him [Jesus] in the spirit and power of Elias … So... Read more

What Does Leaven Symbolize? Hint: It’s NOT Sin!

Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. One parable. Isolated, without explanation. Yet what a wealth of... Read more

What Is The Baptism Of John?

What is it? And how Is the Baptism of John different from the baptism of Christ? Did you ever wonder? Why it is that John’s baptism came first? Why it didn’t come with the holy spirit? Why people who had been baptized by John had to be... Read more

What Is The Book of Life? (Or Is It Books?)

This is another one of those questions that explains the inner workings of reality and salvation on a level that is quite astounding. We tend to take the things we see in scripture at face value, and assign anything we don’t understand to... Read more

What Is The Lake Of Fire

Everyone knows that the lake of fire burning with brimstone is the reward of the incorrigibly wicked. But do we really know what it is? Revelation is a book of symbols. Practically nothing in there is going to happen exactly like the symbol puts it... Read more

What Is The Symbolism Of Footwashing?

Anyone who has ever kept the passover has asked “what does footwashing represent?”. We drink the wine and eat the bread, and those symbols are well defined. But footwashing? It isn’t mentioned in Matthew, Mark or Luke, and John... Read more

What Is The Symbolism Of Oil?

I’ve always heard that oil in the Bible represented the holy spirit. And it has always fit – more or less – and so I’ve used it here and there. But I’ve never trusted it. It always felt like it was close, but… wrong.... Read more

What Was That Brazen Serpent About, Anyway?

You know, one of the most inexplicable things in the Bible is that little incident in the Old Testament where God commanded Moses to make a brass statue of a snake, of all things, to heal the people. It came about like this. God had had it up to... Read more

Why Are Unclean Meats Unclean?

“Why are unclean meats unclean?” “God said so.” “Well why did He say so?” “Because He knows something we don’t.” “DUH! Is that the best you can do?” “Well … maybe... Read more

Why Was Sinai Holy?

There is something I’ve always wondered; as you probably know, there are two places in the Bible that are called holy, from the very beginning, namely, Jerusalem and Sinai. So why are they Holy? Of course, we have plenty of reasons for... Read more

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Abraham In Egypt: Scientific Proof That Abraham Taught The Egyptians Everything They Knew

[Abraham] introduced [the Egyptians] to arithmetic and transmitted to them the laws of astronomy. For before the coming of Abraham the Egyptians were ignorant of these sciences, which thus travelled from the Chaldeans into Egypt, whence they passed... Read more

Book Report: 1984 by George Orwell

Have you ever asked yourself how the Devil feels about the plan of God? I mean, he is brilliant, clever, and has been around for a long time and has the Bible memorized. In fact, he was there when the Bible was written. So why does he hate it? What... Read more

Christian Vampires (with audio)

Throughout history followers of God have always been accused of horrible atrocities; rumors spread by those who half-understood and fully hated the Christians and the Israelites before them. This is a normal mechanism for people to whip up a frenzy... Read more

Don’t Tie Your Shoes! (with audio)

We’ve all heard the story of Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. I think it behooves today’s church to examine their attitudes a bit. In Daniel 3, a giant golden idol was set up, and a huge crowd of people was... Read more

Finding The One True God (with audio)

God. Allah. Buddha. Baal. Ashtoreth. Diana. Ra. Gaia. Whoever he or she is, your god defines who you are. Your god typifies everything that you aspire to be in life, and possesses all of the attributes which you desire to make your own. You might... Read more

Genesis 1 IS NOT The Original Creation!

If I were to ask you to open your Bible to the part that talks about the creation of the Earth, you’d probably open it to Genesis chapter 1. But it might shock you to learn that Genesis 1 does NOT talk about the creation of the Earth! Genesis... Read more

God Hates Dogs (with audio)

This shocking title is one of the easiest statements to prove from the Bible; and at the same time, one of the most offensive to your average person. Everyone loves dogs – loves them beyond measure or reason. Yet God hates them. But before I... Read more

God Prophesied Stupidity! (with audio)

Over 2700 Years ago God prophesied that the world today would be stupid – incompetent! He prophesied that you would be double-billed by the phone company. That you would be sent the wrong product in the mail. That your mechanic would not know... Read more

God Versus The Scientific Process

There are two schools of thought in the world day, which together comprise the vast majority of people out there; scientists and believers. And these two groups are continually at odds with one another. The scientists demand proof of facts –... Read more

Haran The Hero

The first 11 chapters in the Bible cover roughly 2,000 years of Earth’s early history. Almost half of that is about Noah. The remaining 1178 chapters of the Bible are about Abraham, his children, and the promises God made to him. And yet about... Read more

How Did Jesus Learn He Was God?

Did you ever wonder? I sure did. I thought about it a lot. HOW did Christ learn He was God? I was always told “He just knew”. He “remembered His past Godhood”. And that was rather awe-inspiring and impressive, so I accepted... Read more

How EVERYTHING Will Be Vegetarian

We know that in the Garden of Eden, God told the animals “every green herb have I given you for meat”. In Eden, even the animals were vegetarians; But, I have to ask – how did God enforce that law? With Adam and Eve it is easy to... Read more

Is “Mister” Christian?

Is Calling Someone “Mister”, Christian? Why does the whole world insist on this custom? Is this the way of showing true respect to an elder? Should YOU use the term “Mr.”? What does your BIBLE... Read more

Is English A Pure Language?

Many people in the world – at least, in the English speaking world – believe that English is a pure language. That we’ll be speaking English after the return of Christ, when Zechariah says “Yea, at that time I will change the... Read more

Is It I? The Judas Story

Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. These verses are basically identical, except that the... Read more

Jesus In Every Psalm

We all know that the Psalms contain many prophecies about Christ. But I’m here to propose a new idea. That the Psalms are ALL prophecies of Christ. Let that sink in. The thesis is, that every single Psalm is a prophecy written by Jesus, about... Read more

Mosquitoes, Colds, and the Judgment of God (with audio)

I think most of us have, at one time or another asked the question… “WHY on earth did God create mosquitoes?” Well, it’s a fair question. Why did He? For that matter, why did He create the common cold? Bacteria, viruses,... Read more

Saving Knowledge Kills

Do you have saving knowledge? Do you know everything you need to know to be saved? Nearly every Christian in the world just shouted a resounding “absolutely!” And all of them are dead in their sins. Because saving knowledge does not exist.... Read more

Seven Angel Governments

As yet another installment in what seems at times to be a bottomless source of revelations, it’s time to talk about yet another application of the seven spirits of God. If what I’ve said in the previous articles is all (or even mostly)... Read more

Seven Angels, Two Righteous

We have only three angels named in the Bible – Gabriel, Michael, Lucifer, and a nameless “the prince of Greece”. We know that there are seven spirits of God – seven top angels, so why aren’t more of them mentioned? In the... Read more

Significance Of Twelve

Twelve is a number used in the Bible repeatedly; only slightly less than God’s favorite seven. Now there are many books on numerology out there that will give you explanations for these numbers – explanations that they made up. Yes,... Read more

The Bible Condemns Locks! (with audio)

What does the Bible say about locks? Should you use them? Should you rely on God, but use “Common sense”? Had you ever asked these questions? Or had you just accepted that “The Lord helps those who help themselves”? That... Read more

The Evolution of Language (with audio)

According to what we’ve been taught in school, man started his communication by pointing at things and grunting, then developed different grunts for different things, and then spontaneously developed a single language about 50,000 years ago,... Read more

The Inalienable Rights Of Sin

We have all heard that Sin is bad. Sin is evil. Sin is despicable and odious and must be avoided at all costs. But I think we have misjudged Sin. I think we’ve given it a bad rap. Today, I want to show you that Sin deserves its day in court. I... Read more

The Last Test Is Success

Picture yourself. Thousands of years in the future, a king and priest in the family of God. Endowed with the nature and power of God, second in rank only to God the Father. You will be worshiped, and you will have every right to that worship. God... Read more

The Music Of God

No one can read the Bible and not walk away knowing that the number seven is somehow special to God. Seven days of creation, seven thousand years in this age, seven years for a year of release, seven weeks of those years in a Jubilee cycle, seven... Read more

The Only Sin (with audio)

I have committed, it seems, the only sin. The only REAL sin. At least, that’s what I gather from the people who disagree with me. I live in a world, as do you, where any sin can be forgiven. In fact, where every sin SHOULD be forgiven –... Read more

The REAL Message Of Jonah (with audio)

Did you know that the primary, if not SOLE purpose of the book of Jonah was to condemn patriotism? To condemn people who have “support our troops!” on their bumper sticker? That’s not a message you’ve heard before! But it IS... Read more

The Roadmap To Immortality

If the churches in this world only knew! If they only knew HOW WRONG, how totally unscriptural most of their teachings were! And, standing out as a beacon above all of their errors is their teaching on LOVE LOVE is a magical word which seems to fix... Read more

The Second Commandment Is Redundant! (Or Is It?)

Did you ever notice that – the way we’ve always understood it – the second commandment is redundant? The way everyone understands it, commandment #1 says “Don’t worship other gods”. Then commandment #2 says... Read more

The SHOCKING Truth About Prayer

Prayer – the only verbal contact you have with God. And yet, most people totally destroy their prayers! They rob their prayers of the POWER they should have by ignoring the GRAVITY of the enormous responsibility they bear when praying! Prayer... Read more

The TRUE Plan of the Holy Days

What are the holy days? What do they represent? I’ve heard many interpretations of the holy days – some more lucid than others – but nothing that made a PACKAGE. Nothing that made complete sense out of ALL of them. It has... Read more

The Truth Behind Conspiracy Theories

Frequently, people come up to me with the air of someone who is about to impart a dark secret, and half-whisper something like this “Did you know that there is ABSOLUTE PROOF that the government is spying on us with Black helicopters??” Or... Read more

The Unknown (Third) Commandment

Most of the commandments are pretty clear; don’t steal. Don’t lie. Don’t worship idols. Don’t worship other gods. Some seem more important than others and some are easier to follow than others – but there is one that no... Read more

Unclean… Milk?

This is an issue that isn’t very important in the western hemisphere. Nonetheless, for the globetrotters amongst us and those who value knowledge in any form, it becomes an interesting question. Few people in westernized nations eat... Read more

Was Paul A Saint? (with audio)

Was Paul a saint? I don’t mean in the Biblical sense of the word saint, but more in the Catholic and Protestant sense of the word. See we are trained to picture the men of the Bible as supermen; people who were above our weaknesses, superior... Read more

Was There Rain Before The Flood?

This question comes up often in relation to pre-flood geology and, for that matter, everyday life in Pre-delugian times. So, had it ever rained before the Flood? Or was the only precipitation a mist that God caused to rise up from the ground?... Read more

What Color Was Adam? (with audio)

This is a touchy subject; but touchy or not, it’s time we understood it. Let me state up front that if you think that any of the races are not children of God and don’t have an equal status in God’s eyes if they act in the same... Read more

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Your life is MEANINGLESS! Your life HAS NO PURPOSE! No direction, no place to go – nothing of VALUE to LOOK FORWARD TO! Do you want to FIX THAT? Do you want to UNDERSTAND why, and CHANGE IT? Do you want to feel CONTENTED, FULFILLED, SATISFIED,... Read more

What Was Satan’s Sin?

(By Crystal Burson) The world today says that Satan’s sin was that he focused on himself, using the pronoun “I” too much. But there is little to support this idea because God Himself uses the pronoun “I” all the time.... Read more

When NOT To Pray

Did you know there is not one single example in the New Testament of anyone being healed by prayer? I’m dead serious. Not a single one – I’m about to prove it. Understand, I have witnessed God’s healing for myself on many occasions. And like... Read more

Where Is Heaven?

Most of the ancient world believed their gods were vaguely “above” them, and hell was “below” them. When the Earth is flat, this makes sense, and which particular direction above you doesn’t matter much – if you look up, you’ll... Read more

Which Is The Greatest Commandment? (with audio)

The world today has a completely skewed picture of justice. Even the churches, who are supposed to teach the law, have largely done away with it. But even those churches who teach that there is no obligation to keep any divine law still understand... Read more

Why is the blood reserved for God?

Narrow-minded literalists would just say “well, He must know something we don’t – blood MUST be bad for you somehow!” … but that’s just cheating. Yes, God said not to do it and so we shouldn’t – but... Read more

Why Is The Fat Reserved For God?

We all know that God says that “the fat is mine” dozens of places in the Old Testament. Did you ever wonder why? And for that matter, why would God ask us to do something that is impossible? Why do I say impossible, you ask? Well, every piece of... Read more

Why Sports Are So Popular (with audio)

How ’bout them Cowboys! Brace yourself, because if you’re the average American this is going to offend you. We have watched organized sports become more and more popular over the last hundred years; first Basketball, then Baseball,... Read more

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“But God… I Was Deceived!” (with audio)

Many will try to use this excuse in the coming judgment. But will that cut it? Will God buy it? WHOSE FAULT is it, if you are deceived? Will God hold YOU responsible? Let’s look at a few examples of people who were deceived. 1 Kings 13:11-17... Read more

“How do I know God wants ME to do this?” (with audio)

Many times have I heard that question. After all, God hasn’t spoken to anyone I know of personally, like He did with Jeremiah and Isaiah. All we have is some ancient writings and instructions designed for thousands of years ago. So how can I,... Read more

A Battle With Satan… Or The Judgment Of God?

Are you fighting Satan… or resisting God? When you receive a trial, when a demon troubles you, or when something just goes wrong… is it Satan doing it, or God? Can Satan hassle just anyone? For that matter, WHY do the demons even exist?... Read more

A World Without Stealing

Have you ever stopped to imagine what the world would be like if, tomorrow, there was no theft, of any kind? You probably assume it would be a better world, don’t you? Well, you’d be wrong. It would be absolute and utter chaos! Think of... Read more

Afflict Your Souls At The Feasts

We grew up believing that the feast was a joyous time. A time that pictured the millennium and the righteous reign of Christ on Earth. And having 15,000 people to celebrate the feast with, one week a year when you “came out of the world”, and... Read more

Anxiety And the Bible’s Cure For It

A.K.A., The Wages Of Stress Is Death John 12:25 (GWV) Those who love their lives will destroy them, and those who hate their lives in this world will guard them for everlasting life. This, when properly understood, is the cure for anxiety. Because... Read more

Are YOU An Atonement?

Did you know that YOU can be an atonement for someone – and that you SHOULDN’T be? Atonement is one of those complicated words that no one really understands. Most people sort of know it’s something to do with God forgiving you, or a payment... Read more

Are You Being The Salt Of The Earth (with audio)

Are you BEING the salt of the Earth? Do you even know HOW? The salt of the Earth is not a title, it is a JOB. A job that requires WORK, requires EFFORT to perform it – and to do that, you have to know what that job entails – you... Read more

Bad Leaders Are YOUR FAULT! (with audio)

Did you know that? You probably thought that you could just blame a corrupt minister, an incumbent politician, or someone else, anyone else, for whatever was wrong with the world, your church, or even your family didn’t you? Well, let... Read more

Be Perfect!

Is it possible to truly BE PERFECT? Or can you only continually STRIVE towards perfection? As a human, is the very BEST you can do only considered “filthy rags” to God? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father... Read more

Can We Know -WHEN- The End Is Coming? (with audio)

Can you unlock the secrets that tell you when the end of the world is coming? Does God have a set date and time for this event laid out in his PLAN for mankind? Will He reveal it to man before the end comes, and before He sends His son back to rule... Read more

Cheating On Your Taxes Is Sin! (with audio)

Are we obligated to pay taxes to a corrupt government? Despite the fact that taxes are unjust and administrated unfairly, should we pay taxes or should we refuse? Should we be scrupulously honest with our taxes, or is it OK to... Read more

Christ Had a Sinful Nature! (with audio)

Christ had a sinful nature! Yes! His nature was just as vile and filthy as yours! Had you ever realized that? Most people think He was some “special” being, endowed with special powers and abilities that we don’t have…... Read more

Combs – The Mark Of The Beast, FOUND!

Once upon a time, many years ago now, I discovered the Mark of the Beast. I found conclusive proof of just what this insidious mark is. And I was shocked, yes, terrified to discover that it is was not only in my house, but in the houses of all my... Read more

Did Christ Have Special Privileges?

Often in conversation with someone, I’ll point out a scripture where Christ did something – calling someone a fool, for example (Matthew 23:19), or refusing to heal someone (Mark 7:27-28), or name-calling (John 8), or any of a dozen... Read more

Did You Realize… God NEEDS Satan?

Do you believe, like most of the world, that Satan is just a failed experiment, a creation of God that went sour, which God “accidentally” left in the garden of Eden? “OOOPS!”, said God – “I should have seen this coming! Now I’ll... Read more

Do YOU Think His Yoke Is Easy? (with audio)

Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my... Read more

Do You Treat Your Employer Like God?

I see a lot of people treat their employer as a cash cow, or an ogre, or just a means to an end. They do what they have to do, what they are forced to do, and watch the clock and try to kill time until the whistle blows. They have no real interest... Read more

Do You Trust Yourself? (with audio)

It’s a fair question. You ask others to trust you on a daily basis – in fact, you get quite offended when they don’t. But in your heart of hearts, do you really trust yourself? We are put here on this earth to build character.... Read more

Does Motive Matter?

(By Crystal Holmes) Does motive matter? Does God care WHY you are righteous? Does He care if you are righteous because you want His blessings, or because you like being a part of a group, or because you are in the habit of being righteous, or... Read more

Except You See Signs…

At what point did Jesus begin working miracles? The natural thought is at Cana, right? Since everyone knows that it was at Cana that He worked His first miracle at His mother’s behest. But when did Cana take place? At what point in His life... Read more

False Prophets In The World Today (with audio)

I think we may have misunderstood what God meant by false prophets in the Bible. We’ve had the idea that all false prophets were demon-possessed liars, bent on stubbornly rejecting the true prophets and killing them. The problem with... Read more

Forgiveness Without Repentance Is WRONG! (with audio)

Let’s talk about FORGIVENESS today. The Bible is full of forgiving, and loving, and being merciful. It talks about it all the time! I couldn’t possibly number the sermons I’ve heard on forgiveness. On putting up with a sinning... Read more

Giant Game of Hot and Cold

Did you ever play that children’s game? Where one person would hide something, and the other would say “hot” and “cold” depending on how close you were to your goal? And as you moved closer you would hear things like “Warmer! Warmer!... Read more

God HATES Love! (with audio)

Yes, it’s true. What you’ve been taught by men today about love is a LIE, and God HATES IT! Understand, God doesn’t hate TRUE, GODLY love… As a matter of fact, He IS love (1 John 4:8) – but He hates DEAD love! Allow me to explain... Read more

God’s Mercy… Fails? (with audio)

God is merciful – almost to a fault. And anyone who knows anything knows that God’s mercy never fails. Psalm 136 says it 26 times. But you see… that’s misunderstood, and those people are wrong. God’s mercy DOES fail.To... Read more

How Dare You Not Know God’s Will!

“OH!!! If we ONLY KNEW God’s will! But we simply can’t!” If only I had a nickel for every time I’d heard that phrase! Heard it from the world, heard it from churchgoers, but mostly, heard it from ministers in the Church... Read more

HOW Does God Heal The Sick (with audio)

HOW did God heal people? I mean the actual physics, the mechanics of WHAT HAPPENED in an arm that He healed, or a leper that He cleansed – HOW did He do it? What chemical reactions went on in that person to make them better? And although these... Read more

How Does God Say No?

Quite often, when a person’s prayer goes unanswered, you’ll hear something like this “Well, I prayed for him, but he didn’t get well. I guess God said no”. Is this TRULY the CASE? OR is this nothing more than a satanic... Read more

How Old Is False Grace?

All the Churches in the world today believe that Grace allows you to break the law of God without being punished for it. They teach that Jesus kept they law so that you don’t have to – to take away the “burden” of keeping... Read more

How To Clean Your Filthy Conscience (with audio)

If you’re the average Christian, your conscience is filthy. You have compromised with what you knew to be true on so many occasions that it has become “seared with a hot iron”. And that corrupted conscience, and that alone, is what... Read more

How You Can Trust Yourself

In a preceding article I asked “Do You Trust Yourself” (Click to read it), and showed that you must if you ever intend to be in the Kingdom of God. But I neglected to cover in that article HOW you can trust yourself. Just how DO you... Read more

In Jesus’ Name And The Ordination Of God

Practically every single Christian out there concludes their prayers with the phrase “In Jesus’ Name”; many also conclude letters and other things with it. This of course is based on the scripture that says “If ye shall ask... Read more

Is Dios God?

Millions of Spanish-speakers pray to Dios every day. Are these Christians just as Christian as those who pray to God? They read the same Bible, they keep the same observances; can you really say they are different, simply because the Spanish word... Read more

Is It OK To Steal From A Thief?

Let’s say, while you’re out of the house, your neighbor breaks into your house, and steals your TV. He installs it in his house, and you can see your TV in there when you get home that night. Is it right for you to wait for him to leave... Read more

Is It Wrong To Ask For A Sign? (with audio)

Well? What does God say about it? Most men say it’s tempting God to ask for a sign – but then most men think they’re going to float on a cloud playing a harp for eternity. So what IS tempting God, and it is wrong to ask Him for a... Read more

Is Man Basically Good? (with audio)

Everyone today seems to believe that Man is basically a good creature at heart. That there is good in the worst of us – even if there is bad in the best of us. Most people believe that if Satan weren’t around to influence and “make... Read more

Just Ask the Lord Jesus Into Your Heart?

(By Crystal Holmes) Mainstream “Christianity” today says, “If you just ask the Lord Jesus to come into your heart, He’ll forgive your sins, and you’ll be saved.” It assumes, at minimum: (1) that God wants to come... Read more

Just What Is Self-Righteousness? (with audio)

What is the TRUE, BIBLICAL, definition of Self-Righteousness? Was Job self-righteous? Were the Pharisees? Is the concept even found in scripture? To begin with, the term “Self-Righteous” is not to be found in the Bible – it simply... Read more

Seething a Kid, Mixing Wool and Linen, and Other Strange Bible Commandments

(By Crystal Holmes) Why did God forbid things like seething a kid in his mother’s milk, wearing garments made of wool and linen, or rounding the corners of your head? Why not let an ox and an ass plow together? Why not mix your seeds or practice... Read more

Should You Keep Abreast Of World Events?

Do you read the Mexican news? Why not? Things that happen in Mexico definitely affect you. Or how about a good Canadian newspaper? Or perhaps a Japanese and German periodical? All these nations, as well as the 180-some-odd other nations, affect you.... Read more

So, You Don’t Have The Time? (with audio)

“I’d love to study more, but I JUST DON’T HAVE TIME!” “Oh, I wish I had the time to read the Bible all the way through, but I just don’t have time!” “I’d have come to Bible study but I was soooo... Read more

Speak The TRUTH In Your Heart! (with audio)

Did you know that God commands everyone to speak what’s in their heart? Psalms 15 is something of a self-test chapter; it tells us just what qualifications a person whom God saves will have to have, in order to be a part of His Kingdom. And... Read more

The Christian Cross Is Pagan!

This article has been updated with much new content and information. Please see our latest version in two parts: The True Cross and The False Cross. (By Crystal Holmes) That the cross is a Christian symbol is accepted without question by practically... Read more

The Days Of Releavened Bread

Israel was commanded to keep seven days of unleavened bread, during which they were neither to eat, nor possess, leavened bread (Exodus 12:15-20, Deuteronomy 16:3-4, etc.). But Israel did not have access to supermarkets to rush out after sundown and... Read more

The Diary Of Jesus

As the “Jesus In Every Psalm” article showed, every word in the Psalms is a direct prophecy of a feeling or action expressed in Christ. Most of the Psalms were fulfilled by His physical life, which is why we find fewer references there... Read more

The History of Christmas

(By Crystal Holmes) It was a hard day at work, but Julius always rejoiced when coming home to his wife. And even more so now due to the sweet smells of cakes and cookies and the beautifully lit tree. This evening, though in the midst of the coldest... Read more

The Importance Of Disappointment

Let’s face it, we all came into the truth for the wrong reasons. We wanted a place of safety, we wanted blessings, we wanted a family; we didn’t follow the truth because of an innate love of God or truth or goodness; we came because in... Read more

The Lord Laid It On My Heart

(By Crystal Holmes) How does God lead His people? Is it laying something on their hearts? Is it by speaking to them directly? Is it by some other method? You might think you are pleasing to God because He frequently “lays things on your heart”... Read more

The Lost Tribe Of Benjamin Found, Eh?

I’ve often wondered where the tribe of Benjamin wound up – I mean, most of the tribes can be identified fairly easily – Reuben as France, Joseph as the US and the UK, etc. But where are the Benjamites today? There are a lot of prophecies... Read more

The Most Important Thing Is (Not) Family

“The most important thing is family.” “Family always comes first.” “My family is my whole world.” The entire world, Christian and otherwise, believes these statements to be self-evidently true, and self-evidently virtuous. That nothing... Read more

The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day

(By Crystal Holmes) Cards, candies, roses, chocolate, candle-lit dinners, hearts… Every year millions of people exchange cards and give gifts to their beloved. But are these traditions the Christian should observe? Since God is love (1 John... Read more

The Real Origin of Easter

(By Crystal Holmes) Acts 12:3-4. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions... Read more

The REAL Reason for the Season!

(By Crystal Holmes) Christmas is PAGAN! That’s right! Christmas is PAGAN! It most certainly DOES NOT commemorate the birth of Christ! And, I can prove it! *Unless otherwise noted, my emphasis is in bold in all quotations. 1. Christmas... Read more

The SIMPLE Truth About Prayer

1. THY WILL BE DONE? You should NEVER pray “Thy will be done” – it totally ROBS your prayer of it’s power! The first objection most people raise is “Well, in Luke 11:2 Christ TELLS us to pray “Thy will be... Read more

The Spirit – With You Or In You?

What is the difference between the spirit being “with you” as opposed to “in you”? And why did Christ have to “go away” so that the holy spirit could come? Don’t Christ and the holy spirit get along? That... Read more

Three Baptisms – Which Do YOU Want?

Salvation is in a sense about only one thing; cleaning you. The Bible uses washing many times to describe symbolically removing your sins. But there are several ways to do this, depending on you. God can clean you with air, with water, or with fire.... Read more

Tolerance Is NOT Love!

Have you ever wondered WHY the Corinthians gloried? WHAT it was they did that they thought was worth being proud? Let’s read the story, just to get it clear… 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among... Read more

What Can I Do??

WHY are YOU here? How can YOU help – and what is it that you are supposed to be DOING anyway?? Mark 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Everyone knows this scripture. But do you know... Read more

What Does It Take To Be Perfect?

I have said before – and correctly – that it is possible to be perfect. Otherwise God wouldn’t have commanded people to do it (Genesis 17:1, Deuteronomy 18:13, Matthew 5:48, etc), praised people who DID it (Job 1:8) and been mad... Read more

What Is The “Hidden Manna”?

Now and again you hear of the “hidden manna”. It’s one of those buzz-words that people toss around, usually in connection with some pet doctrine, perhaps about prophecy. In any case, it is usually used to make themselves feel somehow... Read more

What Is The Purpose Of The Anointing Oil?

John 9:6-7 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way... Read more

What Was Judas THINKING?

Did you ever wonder? Judas Iscariot, the man who betrayed Christ, was a PERSON. He had MOTIVES, and REASONS for what he did, just like you and I do when we sin. But what were they? What could POSSIBLY have motivated him to betray his friend and... Read more

What Was The Mark Of Cain?

Genesis 4:15 … And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.What was this mark? I’ve heard lots of fanciful answers – usually based on which races the person answering didn’t like the most –... Read more

What Was Wrong With The Pharisees? (with audio)

What was wrong with the Pharisees? Why did Christ condemn them? Was it for keeping the letter of the law? WHY would He condemn them for doing what HE, HIMSELF said? HE DIDN’T! He never condemned them for the righteous things they did! Matthew... Read more

Which Is The Greatest Commandment? (with audio)

WHO ARE THE 144,000?

Revelation 14:1-5 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as... Read more

Who Are You?

Where is your identity? What do you think of when you think “me”? If you have to describe yourself, where do you start? What would crush you the most if you were to lose it? Most people define themselves by their “stuff”. In... Read more

Who’s To Blame For All The Evil?

There are a great many things responsible for the evils in this world. There are hundreds of organizations whose sole purpose it seems is to destroy health, happiness, and freedom for mankind. One may hardly take a step without stumbling over... Read more

Whose Sin Caused Your Sickness?

John 9:1-3 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, WHO DID SIN, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his... Read more

Why Did God Invent The Church?

Why did God create the church? What was its intended purpose? What SHOULD it have become, had it had perfect leadership who properly and impartially enforced the Law of God amongst the membership? Now, I’m not talking about the spiritual body of... Read more

Why Do We Dream

What are dreams? Where do they come from? Can you control them? Why did God design man – and the animals – so that they could dream? What possible purpose could they serve in the plan of God? Everyone has probably thought about a few of... Read more

Why Does God Put Up With You?

Do you still exist because of your service to God, because you are special to Him… or has God let you live because He feels sorry for you? God can work with many people. He can answer the prayers of many people, and at many levels of... Read more

Why Doesn’t God FORCE Man To Obey? (with audio)

“If there IS a God, and if He DOES care how men act, why doesn’t He just MAKE men obey Him?” “If these rules of His are so all-fired important to Him, why is He allowing men to break them? Why not just FORCE all mankind to... Read more

Why Hasn’t God Given You More Faith?

“Lord, increase our faith!” cry many hapless Christians today. They simply can’t understand why God hasn’t given them more faith, and they want more! But they go about getting it all wrong! God doesn’t GIVE you faith... Read more

Why Is God Doing This To Me?

Do you REALLY want to know? REALLY? Are you really READY to end the trial – are you tired of the suffering and misery in your life? You can! But it’s not free! IF you are really ready to fix your life, and make it the happy, full life God... Read more

Why Would You Even WANT To Worship A Cross? (with audio)

This is not an article about why The Christian Cross Is Pagan. That has been amply proved in the article of that title by Crystal. Nor is this an article on why, even if the cross WEREN’T pagan, you shouldn’t worship it. Because having... Read more

Will Jews Be Saved?

Many people wonder – will Jews be saved? They suppose that since the Bible says that “salvation is of the Jews” (John 4:22), you can be either a Christian or a Jew and be saved. But does this make sense? After all, of the main... Read more

Would Jesus Agree to Disagree?

(By Crystal Holmes) Agree to disagree? Keep the lines of communication open – even at the cost of the truth? I think not. The only time Jesus held His peace was before the high priest at His “trial”. He openly told people He came... Read more

Would You Question God?

Most people are afraid of God. No, let me rephrase that. They are not afraid OF God… they are afraid God is unfair! The FEAR of the LORD, the fear to DISOBEY the Lord, is a good thing. But that’s not what I mean. They fear that God is... Read more

YOU Are Your Brother’s Keeper – And Your Neighbor’s, Too!

A friend of mine told me a story once, something that had happened to him. Most of us have had a similar experiences many times. He had been working for a nice elderly lady, and had gone inside to get paid for his day’s work. The woman was... Read more

You DESTROYED Your OWN FAITH!

Did you realize that? Did you know that YOU are the one who destroyed what little faith you might have ever had? That IS where the Bible says the blame lays. You might have been taught that it was God’s job to just GIVE you faith! But that... Read more