Question #5 – It is argued that the phrase “you have eternal life” means that once this eternal life starts in a disciple upon conversion, it never stops but it continues on and unto eternity because “eternal” means without end, continuous, perpetual. Is the argument correct? NOTE: A favorite passage of those who believe in..
Does “Everlasting” mean “Without End”? (4)
Question #4: Is it true that the term “everlasting” means without end, eternal, forever, perpetual in duration? Is it true that when a disciple has started living the spiritual life, that spiritual life is everlasting and will never cease, never withdrawn from him? Note: Recently, the following lines appeared in a blogsite: “How can one..
Does Possession of the Remains of the First Century Church Leaders Prove Succession? (3)
Question #3: Is one’s possession of bones and remains of the apostles and first-century Church leaders a valid basis for claiming a direct line of succession from the apostles and basis of truth and salvation? NOTE: Appearing in a September 3 blog post is a list of the apostles and several notable Christians in the..
Did the Roman Catholic Church Give the Bible to the World? (2)
Question #2: Is it true that the Roman Catholic Church under the Pope gave the Bible to the world as claimed by some bloggers? NOTE: This is a follow-up to a previous article to make clearer the issue. Answer: No, the Roman Catholic Church did not give the world the Bible. We summarize the following..
Did the Pope give the Bible to the World? (1)
Question #1: Is it true that the Roman Catholic Church under the Pope gave the Bible to the world as claimed by some bloggers? Answer: No, the Roman Catholic Church did not give the world the Bible. The following reasons will clarify this issue. 1. Please read Romans 9:1-5. It is clear that the Jewish..