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Why Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Not Christian: Key Biblical Differences Explained
Summary Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from biblical Christianity on essential doctrines. Scripture teaches one God in three persons, the full deity and physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the personhood of the Holy Spirit. The Bible also rejects salvation by rule-keeping, affirming grace through faith alone. These differences show that Jehovah’s Witness beliefs contradict core Christian teachings about God, Christ, the Spirit, and salvation. Why Jehovah's Witnesses Are No
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Mormon Doctrine Differs from Biblical Christianity
Summary The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches doctrines that differ fundamentally from biblical Christianity. Scripture presents one eternal God in three persons, salvation by grace through faith, and Jesus Christ as fully God who atoned for sin completely. LDS doctrine denies the Trinity, redefines Christ, adds works and progression to salvation, and elevates extra-biblical authorities. Though moral and sincere, LDS beliefs contradict core Christian teachin
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


The Myth of Self-Fulfillment: Why “Me First” Empties the Soul
Summary Many Americans, including professing Christians, pursue self-fulfillment by prioritizing personal desires and rejecting God’s authority. This inward focus replaces truth with preference and turns self-fulfillment into an idol. Jesus exposes the flaw, calling disciples to deny themselves and follow Him. Living for self forfeits the soul and fails to satisfy. True life is found not in “me first,” but in surrender to God’s purpose and truth. America’s Pursuit of Self Mos
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Why Living Your Dream Falls Short of God’s Best
Summary “Living the dream” promises fulfillment but rarely delivers lasting satisfaction. Personal dreams often become idols that distract us from God’s purposes and the good works He prepared for us. Life is not self-centered but God-centered. Jesus calls us to seek God’s kingdom first, not our own agendas. True contentment and an abundant life are found only in God, not in achieving personal dreams. The Allure of “Living the Dream” Before track practice started, I asked a f
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


What’s Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel? A Biblical Evaluation
Summary The prosperity gospel falsely teaches that God rewards stronger faith with health and wealth. It misinterprets biblical promises, shifts focus from God to His gifts, distorts giving, denies the role of suffering, and treats faith as a tool to manipulate God. Scripture teaches spiritual blessing, self-denial, and submission to God’s will, not material gain as proof of faith. What's Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel Prosperity gospel preachers insist God wants believers
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Social Justice and the Gospel: Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
Summary A healthy Christian faith naturally produces good works, including social justice, just as a healthy plant produces fruit. However, prioritizing social justice over making disciples distorts the gospel. Scripture calls believers to act justly and love the needy, but salvation comes only through grace in Christ. Social justice matters, but fulfilling the Great Commission must remain the church’s highest priority. Healthy Faith Produces Real Fruit A well-fed and watered
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Grace Is Not a License to Sin: How True Grace Transforms Lives
Summary Some claim God’s grace allows believers to live however they want, but Scripture teaches otherwise. Biblical grace not only saves from sin’s penalty but transforms lives to reflect Christ. While good works do not earn salvation, they inevitably flow from it. Changed desires, obedience, service, holiness, and gratitude reveal grace at work, exposing the false idea that grace excuses immorality. The Dangerous Misunderstanding of Grace Some professing Christians believe
Jack Selcher
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Finding Peace with God: Grace, Faith, and the Proper Place of Good Works
Summary Many believers lack peace because they trust Christ yet rely on good works for acceptance with God. Scripture teaches that salvation rests entirely on God’s grace, received through repentance and living faith. Good works cannot justify but naturally follow salvation as its fruit. When grace is the engine and faith the connection, love-motivated obedience follows, bringing lasting peace rooted in Jesus’ finished work. Finding Peace with God Finding peace with God was a
Jack Selcher
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Is Jesus the Only Way? Why Many Paths Cannot Lead to God
Summary Many believe all religions lead to God, but Scripture teaches that repentance and faith in Jesus alone bring salvation. While this message offends a culture that prizes inclusiveness, denying Christ as the only way empties Christianity of truth and power. Other religions teach incompatible beliefs, making multiple paths impossible. Christians must proclaim Jesus as the only way, with humility, not arrogance Is Jesus the Only Way? With enough turns, any road in the con
Jack Selcher
Sep 9, 20253 min read


The New Age Gospel Exposed: Why All Paths Do Not Lead to God
Summary New Age spirituality promises awakening the “god within” and teaches that all paths lead to God, but Scripture rejects this claim. Its beliefs in human divinity, salvation by works, reincarnation, and experience as authority contradict the Christian gospel. Blending New Age ideas with Christianity corrupts the message of grace in Christ. Believers must recognize and reject this false gospel to avoid spiritual deception. The Widespread Influence of New Age Thinking New
Jack Selcher
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Christ Is Enough: How to Recognize False Teaching and True Freedom
Summary False teachers attract followers by presenting appealing lies, but only Jesus is fully sufficient. In Christ, believers are complete, forgiven, victorious, and free from legalism and self-made religion. Union with His death and resurrection empowers true obedience and freedom. Any teaching that diminishes who Jesus is or adds rules for salvation reveals false doctrine and must be rejected in favor of Christ alone. The Bait of False Teachers Jesus was a skilled teacher
Jack Selcher
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Righteousness by Faith: Receiving God’s Gift and Sharing It Boldly
Summary Although God is sovereign, believers have a clear responsibility to receive righteousness by faith and share it with others. Scripture shows that religious effort, tradition, and zeal cannot save. Only trusting in Christ’s finished work can. Confession and belief produce transformed lives that obey and serve. God calls every Christian to speak the gospel boldly, because faith comes through hearing, and silence about Jesus leads people astray God’s Sovereignty and Our
Jack Selcher
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Does God Keep His Promises? Paul’s Answer in Romans 9–11
Summary Human promises often fail, but Romans 9–11 affirms that God always keeps His word. Paul grieves deeply over Israel’s unbelief despite their great spiritual privileges. Scripture reveals a faithful remnant within Israel, showing God’s saving purposes never fail. Believers today must not squander God’s grace but respond with faith, obedience, and compassion for those who have not yet trusted Christ. Does God Keep His Promises Vladimir Putin said Russia had no plans to a
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Romans 8:28 Explained: How God Uses Everything for Our Good
Summary Romans 8:28 assures believers that God uses every circumstance—even suffering—for their ultimate good. This promise applies to those who love God and are called by Him. Salvation is entirely by grace, and God’s purpose is to shape believers into Christ’s likeness. Trials cannot separate believers from God’s love or defeat His plan. In Christ, they are secure, victorious, and eternally assured. Romans 8:28 Explained “And we know that in all things God works for the goo
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Living by the Spirit: From Debt to Glory in Romans 8
Summary While many Americans struggle with financial debt, Scripture teaches that all Christians are debtors to the Spirit, not to self-interest. Believers must daily put sin to death and live under the Spirit’s rule. The Holy Spirit assures salvation, empowers endurance, and intercedes in weakness. Though suffering marks the present, it leads to future glory when God fully reveals His children and transforms them into Christ’s likeness. Our True Obligation: Flesh or Spirit T
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Saving Faith Explained: Ongoing Trust, Living Hope, and Lasting Joy
Summary Saving faith is more than agreeing with historical facts about Jesus’ life and resurrection. Scripture teaches belief as an ongoing trust in Christ that shapes life now and forever. Through faith, believers experience love, joy, and hope in part today, with fullness yet to come. The prophets and angels longed to understand this salvation, which Christians deepen through Scripture, prayer, worship, and faithful service. Saving Faith Explained In Jesus Christ, God enter
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


From Inadequacy to Wholeness: Finding Strength Through Faith in Jesus
Summary Feelings of inferiority can cripple believers, but God offers not only comfort but also power. Through faith in Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit, broken spirits can be healed and renewed. Like the healed man in Acts 3, true strength comes from Christ, not self-confidence. Lasting wholeness grows as believers renew their minds with God’s truth and reflect Jesus by serving others. The Paralyzing Power of Insecurity Feelings of inferiority and inadequacy paralyze ma
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Reflecting Jesus, Not Ourselves: The True Measure of a Christian Life
Summary The Christian life is not about promoting ourselves, building self-esteem, or drawing attention to our abilities. It is about reflecting Jesus Christ to the world. Just as any surface can reflect light, every believer is called to display Christ’s character through faith, humility, and service. Our value is not found in who we are, but in how clearly our lives point others to Him. The True Measure of the Christian Life We are born in bondage to sin and death. We natur
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Why God’s Law Exposes Sin—and How Christ Sets Us Free
Summary God’s law reveals sin we often cannot see in ourselves, exposing cravings that replace God’s authority. Though the law is good and reflects God’s character, sin deceives us and traps us in failure. We may desire to do right yet lack the power to obey. The problem is not the law but our sinful nature. Romans 8 announces the good news that through Jesus Christ, we are set free from sin’s cage. Blind to Our Own Sin God’s law equips us to recognize our neighbor’s sin! Mea
Jack Selcher
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Freed from the Law to Bear Fruit for God
Summary God’s law reveals His perfect standards but provides no power to meet them, leaving us condemned. Through union with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers die to sin and the law and are released to live under grace. This freedom enables fruitful lives marked by Christlike character, good works, generosity, praise, and leading others to faith. True service flows from the Spirit’s power, not legalistic rule-keeping. The Law’s Demands and Our Inability Imagine a hus
Jack Selcher
Sep 5, 20253 min read
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