“They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.”
— Nehemiah 8:8
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- Which Doctrines Are Essential for Salvation?Question 0008 This is a question that cuts right to the heart of the matter. If theology matters, and it does, then surely some of it matters more than others. What must a person believe in order to be saved? Can someone be genuinely converted while holding mistaken views on certain doctrines? Where is the line? We need to answer…
- How should I respond when someone says “doctrine divides, but Jesus unites”?Question 0048 It sounds so reasonable, so irenic, so Christian. “Doctrine divides, but Jesus unites.” The sentiment is appealing, especially to those weary of theological controversy and ecclesiastical strife. Why argue about doctrine when we could simply gather around Jesus? Why draw boundaries when we could be building bridges? Yet beneath this pleasant-sounding phrase lies a fundamental confusion that, if…
- What are the elementary doctrines of Christ (Hebrews 6:1-3)?Question 7053 When someone comes to faith in Jesus, what should they be taught first? The writer to the Hebrews gives us the answer in chapter 6, verses 1-3, where he lists six foundational teachings that every believer needs to grasp before moving on to deeper things. These are not optional extras or advanced theology reserved for the keen few….
- Did God’s Forever Temple Promise Fail (1 Kings 9)?Question 10041 In 1 Kings 9:3, God tells Solomon: “I have consecrated this house that you have built, by putting my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time.” Yet Solomon’s temple was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC, and the second temple was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70. No temple…
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