NOT every church that bears the name of Christ belongs to Christ. That statement sounds shocking in an age that prizes sincerity over truth, numbers over faithfulness, and popularity over obedience. Yet Scripture repeatedly warns that the most dangerous deception would not come from open atheism or paganism, but from a religious system that 'looks' Christian, 'sounds' Christian, and even uses the name of Jesus—while subtly replacing His teachings with something else entirely.

FEW biblical phrases are quoted as often—and misunderstood as deeply—as Jesus’ warning about the “traditions of men.” For many believers, the phrase has become a blunt weapon: 'anything old, structured, or inherited must be wrong.' Tradition, we’re told, is the enemy of faith. But that is not what Jesus was condemning in Mark 7. When Christ confronted the Pharisees, He was not rejecting tradition as a category. He was exposing how religious authority can be used to protect se

[Early Christianity, The Empire, and the Modern Christ] HISTORY does not begin with stained glass or oil paint. It begins in soil, sweat and blood, in real life and spoken words, in laws enforced by the state, and in hope forged under pain and oppression. Jesus of Nazareth did not emerge from a European imagination. He was born into a colonized Jewish world—one shaped by covenant, Scripture, fear, expectation, and resistance. Bethlehem was a Judean village under surveillance.

[Is Romans14:5–6 a Free Pass to Abandon God’s Sabbath and Holy Days?] Romans 14:5–6 is often quoted as a sweeping permission slip—proof, some say, that God’s Sabbath and biblical holy days are optional, subjective, even obsolete. But a careful reading of Paul’s words, within their historical, literary, and theological context, reveals something very different. Far from dismantling God’s holy time, Romans 14 actually defends unity amid non-commanded practices. It does not eras

[Reconstructing the Birth of Christ Through Scripture, History, and Chronology] FOR centuries, December 25 has been widely celebrated as the birthdate of Jesus Christ. Yet when the New Testament accounts are carefully examined, especially through the lens of biblical chronology, priestly rotations, and historical context. The traditional date begins to unravel. Scripture does not leave us guessing in the dark. While it never states a specific calendar date, it provides a care

WHAT are you really living for? Career success? Influence? Adventure? Most people spend their lives chasing purpose but end up feeling like they’re running on a treadmill—busy, but going nowhere. But what if your ultimate purpose is bigger than any career goal, social movement, or personal dream? What if it’s eternal? The Bible reveals that your future isn’t just about surviving this life—it’s about ruling in the next. The Apostle Paul said believers are “heirs of God and co

THE question of whether “the last day, that great day of the feast” (John 7:37) refers to the seventh day of the Feast of Tabernacles or the following Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret) has long stirred discussion. When the biblical text, Jewish practice, and first-century context are carefully examined, it becomes clear that Jesus’ declaration occurred on the seventh and final day of the Feast of Tabernacles, not on the separate Eighth Day. Contrary to the common Churches of God t

Practical Steps and Common Objections Answered WHEN Christians hear about the Feast of Tabernacles, many instinctively respond, “But that...

WHY settle for “weak and beggarly” traditions when you can embrace the rich and meaningful Holy Days ordained by God Himself? The apostle...

LIFE is filled with choices. From the moment we wake up until the time we sleep, we are constantly deciding. Some choices seem small—what...

[Commentary] THE Philippines loves to identify itself as unique and special. We are proud to be the only Christian nation in Asia. We are...

A GROWING number of Christians today are rediscovering the truth of the biblical Sabbath. However, some argue that with the passing of...

CHRISTIANS have long anticipated the promised return of Jesus Christ. Generations of believers have prayed, “Thy Kingdom come,” longing...

ONE of the most quoted but misunderstood passages in modern Christian prophecy is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. Paul writes that...

WHAT is it about oil? Why did God specifically choose oil as the element through which to mark His chosen servants? Why not wine, or...

LET'S be honest—many believers want a feel-good Christianity. One that comforts, but doesn’t confront. One that blesses, but never...

MANY Christians today love the comforting words of Jesus—the promises of faith, forgiveness, peace, God's grace, and eternal life. But...

THE DOCTRINE of the Trinity — the belief that God is one being in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — is...