Avoiding Difficult Biblical Truths May Attract Larger Audiences
Biblical, Theological, and Sociological Analysis Using Barna Research and Church Growth Studies
Central thesis: Churches that minimize or avoid biblical teachings about hell, sin, the exclusivity of Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, repentance, biblical marriage, the cost of discipleship, and the Second Coming may find it easier to attract and retain certain audiences. These teachings […]
Revelation 17: The Harlot, the Scarlet Beast, the Seven Heads, and the Ten Kings
A verse-by-verse prophetic study comparing Scripture, Alberto R. Treiyer, and Ellen G. White
Introduction: The final confrontation between Babylon and the Lamb
Revelation 17 is one of the most important and challenging prophetic chapters in Scripture. It describes the final development of apostate religion, its relationship with the political powers of the earth, its apparent worldwide influence, […]
Spiritual Prostitution of the Churches with Political Powers in Revelation 17
A biblical and historicist Seventh-day Adventist study drawing on Alberto R. Treiyer and Ellen G. White
1. What does spiritual prostitution mean in Revelation 17?
Revelation 17 describes one of the most significant prophetic developments preceding the second coming of Jesus Christ: a religious system that abandons its spiritual fidelity to Christ and enters into an unlawful […]
Evidence is Not the Issue (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 7) | David Asscherick
Christian apologetics goes beyond simply winning arguments to offering a rational defense of the faith. Effective defense requires both being informed with facts and being infilled with the Holy Spirit. Biblical examples like Pharaoh and the Pharisees reveal that visual evidence alone rarely changes a hardened heart. A true defense combines an accurate message with […]
Truth and Evidence | Realigion (Part 6) | David Asscherick
What does it mean for Christianity to be true? In this class on apologetics, truth is defined as that which corresponds with reality. David Asscherick explores the distinction between objective and subjective truth, affirming that scripture claims to be objectively true. By examining foundational questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny, it becomes clear why […]
The “Friend” Argument | Realigion (Part 5) | David Asscherick
Christianity is more than a set of rational arguments because it invites believers into a personal experience with God. The Holy Spirit provides an internal witness that confirms our faith and identity as children of God. Historical evidence like the resurrection provides a strong foundation for belief but true knowledge comes from a deeply personal […]