Updated American Standard Version
Giving Bible readers what God said not what translators think God meant
The Magi’s visit to Christ illustrates God’s sovereignty, using a star as a sign without endorsing astrology's practices or beliefs.
The genealogical records in Matthew 1:9 align with ancient practices, clarifying Uzziah and Azariah as the same person.
The genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke reflect different theological emphases and audiences, affirming his Messianic identity legally and biologically.
Paganism encompasses diverse religious practices rejecting monotheism, promoting idolatry, and contrasting with biblical faith, demanding rejection from Christians.
Oneness Pentecostalism distorts biblical Christianity by denying the Trinity, misinterpreting salvation, and promoting a works-based gospel.
The article explains the biblical condemnation of occult practices, emphasizing their dangers and inconsistency with true worship of God.
Mary Baker Eddy founded Christian Science, distorting biblical theology through her teachings about God, Christ, sin, and salvation, diverging from Scripture.
Mind Science misinterprets Christianity by teaching that human thought shapes reality, deviating from biblical truths about God, man, and salvation.
Mormonism, while claiming to restore true Christianity, fundamentally deviates from biblical teachings on God, Christ, salvation, and authority.
Marxism critiques capitalism, promoting class struggle, atheism, and a materialist worldview, opposing biblical teachings on morality, human nature, and divine authority.
