We’ve all heard verses and passages misused or misapplied. This category shares with you some of the most commonly misinterpreted, misunderstood or misused verses and passages.
Are We All Children of God? Or Just Christians?
Many will say, “We’re all God’s Children” with the intended meaning that everyone on earth is a child of God. That’s not really true.
Should We Call God “Father God?”
Over the past decade, it has become popular to begin prayers by addressing God as “Father God.” Is that a good way to address the Father?
Did Jesus Bring Peace On Earth?
It was Pax Romano when Jesus was born. That means there was peace under Roman rule, but that was not true peace. Did Jesus bring peace on earth?
Why is “Preach the Gospel and When Necessary Use Words” WRONG?
This is a popular saying, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. However, he never said it. And it’s WRONG.
Has 2 Chronicles 7:14 Become a Twisted Scripture Verse?
Peter wrote of unlearned and unstable people incorrectly teaching or misapplying God’s words. Is that what happens with 2 Chronicles 7:14?
Did Jesus Become Sin on the Cross?
Many pastors and Bible teachers have said, “Jesus became sin on the cross?” But does the Bible really say that? And what is meant by “becoming sin?”
Will “All Israel Be Saved?”
In Romans 11:26 it says “all Israel will be saved.” Will that happen? What does the verse mean?
What Does the Fullness of the Gentiles Mean? (Romans 11:25)
Romans 11:25 says, “blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.” When will that be?
The Last Supper was NOT a Passover Seder?
Were the rituals of the seder celebrated at the time when Jesus was crucified? Was Jesus’ Last Super a Passover Seder?
Is it Okay for a Christian to Judge? Jesus said, “Judge Not.” (Matthew 7)
Are Christians not to judge? Is that what Jesus meant when He said, “judge not?” Did Paul contradict Jesus? How should we understand this?
Are We Called to be Watchmen?
We are a royal priesthood. Are we also called today to be watchmen on the wall and to sound a warning? Do we really have the work of watchmen?
Is Money the Root of All Evil? A Parable of the Poor Christian and the Tax Collector
We have all heard, “the Bible says money is the root of all evil.” But that’s not what it says. A Parable of the Poor Christian and the Tax Collector.
If we do as 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, will God heal America? An “if/then” Proposition?
Many have used 2 Chronicles 7:14 as a promise that if we do as it says, God will heal America? Is that true?
What Does “Speaking the Truth in Love” Really Mean? (Eph 4:15)
Paul admonished believers to speak the truth in love. What did he really mean by that? How can we know if we are speaking the truth in love?
How Should We Understand the Willful Sin of Hebrews 10:26?
Hebrews 10:26, about willful sin, seems to suggest salvation can be lost. Is that true? People willfully sin after salvation. How should we understand this?
Did Jesus Really Mean “Be Perfect?” (Matthew 5:48)
Matt 5:48 tells us to be perfect- as perfect as God is. Did Jesus really mean that? It sounds like an impossible command. We just can’t do it.
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 Teach Salvation Can Be Lost?
Hebrews 6:4-6 is a difficult passage. Many have understood it to say that salvation can be lost. But does it really say that? Or is salvation secure?
Is My Heart Wicked and Deceitful Above All Things? (Jer 17:9) Don’t I Have a New Heart?
Is Jeremiah 17:9 appropriate to apply to Christians? Wouldn’t it be a contradiction of what Christ has done for us?
Does Abba Really Mean Daddy? Should we pray, “Father God”?
Abba is commonly said to mean “daddy,” but does it really mean that? And should we pray, addressing God as “Father God”?
How should I live so I hear, “well done, good and faithful servant?” I’m afraid I’ll hear “you wicked and lazy servant.”
Many Christians question their worthiness. Will they hear, “well done good and faithful servant” or “you wicked and lazy servant?”
Does There Need to be Two or Three Gathered Together for Jesus to be Present? (Matt 18:20) – A Misunderstood Verse
Matt 18:20 is often wrongly used. Read the context to understand Jesus’ words. You might never use this verse in the same way again.
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