Be Fruitful & Multiply: Covenant Command & Context. Few commands have been quoted and misapplied as much as “Be fruitful and multiply.” It is found at the very beginning of the Bible and again after the flood. For some, it has become a timeless mandate for all believers in every age. Prosperity preachers even invoke it as a guarantee of personal blessing, expansion, or success. But is this command universal, or was it covenantal and contextual?

Was Peter Married? In some traditions, particularly within Roman Catholic teaching, Peter is often portrayed as celibate—sometimes even as the model of priestly celibacy. But is that what the Bible actually says? The evidence points in a very different direction. Scripture gives us multiple indications that Peter was married, and early history supports it.

The Clear Word Bible: An Adventist Doctrinal Paraphrase. The Clear Word Bible, published in 1994 by Seventh-day Adventist theologian Jack Blanco, is marketed as a “devotional paraphrase.” While it presents itself as a tool to make Scripture easy to understand, it is in reality a theologically biased rewriting of the Bible. Rather than drawing from the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts, Blanco reshapes verses to reflect distinctive Adventist doctrines.

The Passion Translation (TPT): A One-Man Paraphrase Masquerading as Scripture. The Passion Translation (TPT), produced by Brian Simmons and first released in 2017, markets itself as a “fresh, Spirit-led translation” of Scripture. In reality, it is not a translation at all. Unlike genuine translations, which are produced by committees of trained scholars working with the original texts, the TPT is a one-man paraphrase shaped by Simmons’ claim of receiving supernatural guidance

The New World Translation (NWT): A Distorted Witness. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (NWT) is the official Bible produced by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for the Jehovah’s Witnesses. First published in its New Testament form in 1950, and in complete form by 1961, the NWT has undergone revisions in 1984 and 2013. Unlike reputable translations produced by broad committees of biblical scholars, the NWT was created anonymously by members of the Watchto

Satan’s Fall and the Doctrine of Original Sin: Refuting Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 Misuse. For centuries, many have quoted Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 as if they provide the definitive story of Satan’s fall from heaven. But a closer look at the context shows these chapters are not about Satan at all. Instead, they are prophetic oracles against human kings.

The Fivefold Ministry: Gifts, Not Programs. Many churches today use the phrase “fivefold ministry” to describe the list of gifts Paul gives in Ephesians 4:11: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Whole programs have been built around this idea, sometimes even marketed as if the Christian life could be managed through leadership formulas. Yet this misses Paul’s intent.

The Millennium of Revelation 20: Two Resurrections and the Final Consummation. Revelation 20 presents the vision of the Millennium (χίλια ἔτη, chília étē), a thousand-year reign of Christ. Few passages in Scripture have provoked as much controversy.

The 144,000 and the Great Multitude: The One People of God. Among Revelation’s most debated images is the 144,000 sealed from the tribes of Israel (Rev 7:4–8) and the great multitude that no one could count (Rev 7:9–17). Jehovah’s Witnesses have taught that exactly 144,000 will rule with Christ in heaven, while futurists treat the passage as a literal end-times census of ethnic Israel.

The Mark of the Beast and the Number 666: Allegiance, Not Technology. Few images from Revelation have provoked more speculation than the Mark of the Beast (χάραγμα / cháragma) and the infamous number 666 (ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ / hexakósioi hexēkonta héx). Futurist interpreters have variously claimed it is a barcode, a microchip, a vaccine, or some secret technology.

Can You Lose Your Salvation? A Biblical and Theological Examination. Few questions have caused more debate in Christian theology than the security of salvation. Can a believer, once saved, ever be lost? Or is salvation irrevocable, guaranteed by God’s grace?

Did Paul Have Eye Problems? Myth, Language, and Theology. A common theory in biblical scholarship is that Paul suffered from poor eyesight. The argument often comes from Galatians 4:15, where Paul says: “I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible.” Some also point to Galatians 6:11 — “Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting.”

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh: Weakness, Faith, and God’s Strength. Few passages have sparked as much debate as Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:7–10: “So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’”

Head Coverings and Gender Roles: Honor, Order, and the Glory of God. Few passages in Paul’s letters have stirred as much debate as 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, where he addresses head coverings and the roles of men and women in worship. For some, it is a straightforward command: women must cover their heads in church. For others, it is purely cultural and irrelevant today.

Saying “Jesus is Lord”: Spirit, Rhetoric, and Reality. In 1 Corinthians 12:3, Paul makes a striking claim: “No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.” At first glance, this raises questions. People can mouth those words today without any transformation. Even Jesus Himself warned: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46).

The Myth of the “Intertestamental Period”. Many Protestant Bibles speak of the “Intertestamental Period” or “400 years of silence.” This phrase refers to the time between Malachi (as arranged in the Protestant canon) and the New Testament. The idea is that God gave no prophetic word during those centuries, leaving Israel in silence until John the Baptist arrived.

The Rapture Myth: A Biblical and Historical Takedown. If you’ve spent any time around prophecy books or Christian movies, you’ve probably heard of the rapture: a secret event where Christians are suddenly “taken” out of the world before a global tribulation. This idea dominates popular end-times teaching today.

The Myth of a Third Temple: Why It’s Not Biblical. One of the most sensational ideas in modern prophecy teaching is the claim that the Bible predicts a Third Temple in Jerusalem. According to this view, a new temple must be built before Christ returns, complete with sacrifices and priestly rituals. This teaching has fueled political movements, inspired fundraising campaigns, and shaped much of popular “end-times” preaching.

Unitarian Universalism: Pluralism Masquerading as Faith. Unitarian Universalism (UU) is often mistaken by outsiders as another Christian denomination. In reality, it is neither Christian nor even a theistic religion in the historic sense.

Christian Science: Denial of Reality and a False Gospel. Christian Science is one of the most deceptive religious movements to emerge from 19th-century America. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy, it denies the reality of sin, sickness, and even death, presenting a pse Christian Science is one of the most deceptive religious movements to emerge from 19th-century America. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy, it denies the reality of sin, sickness, and even death, presenting a pseudo-Christian