There is a common mantra in christianity that “getting saved” involves asking forgiveness for all sins a person has ever committed. That error is derived mostly from the false English translation of the Greek “hamartia,” which is a singular condition, and not multiple actions. The correct translation of verses with that word would be, then, … Read more
“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” This English translation might obscure the actual statement in 1 Peter 4:18, but what it is asking is this: if it is with great difficulty that the righteous are saved, then where are the wicked and ungodly in that scenario? … Read more
“ . . . receiving the end of your belief—the salvation of your souls.” What is the “end” of one’s belief? (btw: “belief” and “faith” are synonymous) Having grown up in christianity, being formally educated in it, and being in it for five decades, if I had a nickel for every “altar call” or “invitation” … Read more