“Religious syncretism?”……Syncretism, as defined by the American Heritage Dictionary, is “the reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief.” This is most evident in the areas of philosophy and religion, and usually results in a new teaching or belief system. Obviously, this cannot be reconciled to biblical Christianity.……Religious syncretism often takes place when foreign beliefs […]

“What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?”……Answer: The second coming of Jesus Christ is the hope of believers that God is in control of all things, and is faithful to the promises and prophecies in His Word. In His first coming, Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, […]

“What is the Sermon on the Mount?”……Answer: The Sermon on the Mount is the sermon that Jesus gave in Matthew chapters 5-7. This is the reason it is known as the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:1-2 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His […]

“What is the Serpent Seed doctrine?”……The serpent seed doctrine is a belief based on poor biblical interpretation and superstition. It is a primary doctrinal resource for those who want to use Scriptures to justify racial prejudice. The serpent seed doctrine is also closely related to other erroneous beliefs such as the Christian Identity Movement and […]

“What is the SimpleChurch movement? Is it biblical?”……Answer: The “SimpleChurch” movement is basically a move to make the modern day church experience as close to the early churches of the New Testament as possible. Adherents to the SimpleChurch movement would say that early believers met in people’s homes and their worship had very little structure, […]

“Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?”……First, we should define Sharia Law. Sharia is, as expressed in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, divine law. The Sunnah is a record of the life and example of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Sunnah is primarily contained in the Hadith or reports of Muhammad’s sayings, […]

“What is Restorationism?”……Answer: Restorationism refers to a group of unaffiliated 19th century movements from within Christianity based upon the premise that the true faith and practice of the church had been lost due to apostasy and that the church needed to be restored to its New Testament model. Restorationist organizations include Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, and […]