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Colossians 2:16–17

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

A BIBLICAL EXAMINATION Before we criticize anyone, we need to understand what they actually teach. The Seventh-day Adventist Church grew out of the 1800s Millerite movement and was formally organized in 1863. A key influence in its formation was Ellen G. White

Deuteronomy 6:4

WHEN A GROUP DEPARTS FROM THE TRINITY

The dividing line between historic Christianity and movements outside of it is not style of worship, church structure, or even secondary doctrines. The dividing line is the nature of God. Historic Christianity has always affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity. O

Matthew 24:45

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

Jehovah’s Witnesses are a restorationist religious movement that began in the late 1800s in the United States under Charles Taze Russell. It was originally known as the Bible Students movement. After internal divisions, leadership consolidated under Joseph Rut

Acts 17:30

CALVINISM AND WHY WE ARE NOT CALVINIST

This is not an attack post. It is a clarity post. Calvinism is a theological system built around the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. It is commonly summarized by the acronym TULIP: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresisti

WHAT IS A LUTHERAN?

Lutherans are a Protestant branch of Christianity that trace their origins to the 1500s during the Reformation. The movement began with Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian who challenged certain teachings and practices of the medieval Catholic Church.

WHAT IS A BAPTIST?

Baptists are a Protestant branch of Christianity that emerged in the early 1600s in England. One of the early figures connected to the movement was John Smyth. From there, the movement spread rapidly, especially in America, where Baptists became one of the lar

The Eastern Orthodox Church: (EXAMINED)

The Eastern Orthodox Church represents one of the oldest continuous expressions of Christianity, tracing its theology, worship, and leadership directly to the early apostles. Unlike Western Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy developed primarily in the Greek-speak

HOW MANY BRANCHES OF CHRISTIANITY ARE THERE?

Many people are surprised to learn that Christianity is not a single, uniform institution. While there is one Christ and one Gospel, Christianity is expressed through many historical traditions that developed over time because of geography, culture, theology,

The Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church is the largest and oldest organized branch of Christianity, tracing its institutional roots to the early church in Rome. Catholicism teaches that Jesus Christ founded one visible Church, built upon the apostles, with Peter given a uni

On October 31, much of the culture will be focused on candy and things that go bump in the night. Protestants, however, have something far more significant to celebrate on October

On October 31, much of the culture will be focused on candy and things that go bump in the night. Protestants, however, have something far more significant to celebrate on October 31. It’s Reformation day, which commemorates what was perhaps the greatest move of God’s Spirit sinc

Proverbs 16:18

The Seven Deadly Sins:

The Seven Deadly Sins: According to Catholic theology, the seven deadly sins are seven vices or negative character qualities that, left unchecked, will result in a host of other sins and eventually kill a person’s soul. The seven “deadly” sins are pride, envy, gluttony, lust, ang

Why Reformation Day Matters

While the world focuses on hollow traditions on October 31, Protestants honor the Protestant Reformation, a defining move of God that restored the truth of the Gospel.