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What Are John 3:16 & The Gospel About?

November 8, 2018 BibleAuthenticity Comments 4 comments

“For God loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”—John 3:16 NKJV

On November 8, 2018, an article was posted on Patheos entitled, “Why John 3:16 Isn’t About The Crucifixion“:

In preparation for an upcoming online debate about PSA [Penal Substitutionary Atonement] Theory, I started wondering whether or not Jesus, or any of the Gospel authors, specifically communicated the Gospel as being about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins, or to appease the wrath of God, etc. read more

Eternal Security: Once Saved, Always Saved?

June 22, 2017 BibleAuthenticity Comments 3 comments

Many modern Christians believe in the doctrine known as “eternal security” (commonly known as “once saved, always saved”). But is this belief scriptural? Let’s allow the scriptures to speak for themselves.

“I mention it that you may be saved.” (John 5:34 NIV). Salvation is not guaranteed to everyone, or anyone. See Matthew 7:21-23.

“For in this hope we were saved” (Romans 8:24 NIV). “It is by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:5). As these verses show, in one sense, salvation is past tense. read more

Once Saved, Always Saved? How About Works?

May 2, 2017 BibleAuthenticity Comments 0 Comment

“I mention it that you may be saved.” (John 5:34 NIV). Salvation is not guaranteed to everyone, or anyone. See Mt 7:21-23.

“For in this hope you were saved.” (Romans 8:24 NIV). In one sense, salvation is past tense.

“It is by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:5 NIV). read more

Is the Trinity Doctrine in the Book of Romans?

July 7, 2016 BibleAuthenticity Comments 0 Comment

Is the Bible reliable? — Is the Trinity doctrine in Romans?

In our series about what is stated concerning God, Jesus, and the holy Spirit, and whether there is any evidence of the Trinity doctrine, in the various books of the New Testament, we will examine the book of Romans.

“Romans is theologically the most important of all the epistles written by Paul, and it contains his most comprehensive and logical presentation of the gospel . . . this foundational New Testament book”—Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, page 380 read more