“What are redaction criticism and higher criticism?”……Redaction criticism and higher criticism are just a few of many forms of biblical criticism. Their intent is to investigate the Scriptures and make judgments concerning their authorship, historicity, and date of writing. Sadly, most of these methods end up attempting to destroy the text of the Bible.……Biblical criticism […]

“What is Rastafarianism?”……Answer: The word “Rastafarianism” often calls to mind the stereotypical images of dreadlocks (long braids or natural locks of hair), ganja (marijuana), the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, and the reggae rhythms of Bob Marley. Rastafarians have no universally acknowledged leaders, no universally agreed-upon defining principles. It is a black consciousness movement—Afro-Caribbean—and there is […]

Life after Death Do you have a choice regarding what happens after…you die? Is reincarnation real? Is there life after death? Reincarnation, Karma &… by Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D. …Email article to a friend People have always wondered what–if anything–lies beyond the grave. Is death the end of existence, an entry into eternity, or an intermission […]

“What is premillennialism (Chiliasm)?”……Premillennialism is the view that Christ’s second coming will occur prior to His millennial kingdom, and that the millennial kingdom is a literal 1000-year reign of Christ on earth. In order to understand and interpret the passages in Scripture that deal with end-times events, there are two things that must be clearly […]

“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 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 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, […]