Bible Studies
Doctrine Not Shared by Mainstream
Born Again
Jesus came preaching the message of the Kingdom of God. It was not understood then, and it is still not understood. He taught we must be born again – born of the spirit to enter the Kingdom of God.
Hell
When Peter spoke these words he was quoting Psalm 16:10 in the Old Testament. It reads “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell (sheol) neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” So, in the OT sheol is used and in the NT hades is used, undeniable proof that both mean the grave and can be used interchangeably. How do we know? Because Christ did not go to a place of burning torment when He died but was in the heart of the earth 3 days and 3 nights (Matthew 12:40).
State of the Dead
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither
thou goest.”
Lazarus and the Rich Man
How many times, in a discussion of the non-existence of“Hell,” have you been presented with the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man? This can be one of the most difficult passages to understand by those who think the dead go immediately to their place of reward, Heaven or Hell. It is not as big a mystery to those who can comprehend the true state of the dead. Perhaps some “precept upon precept” study will make it clearer.
The Conclusion of the Whole Matter
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
Loss of Salvation
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”