History of Christianity

Revelation 2:8-11 - Church of Smyrna

A verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation 2:8-11, church of Smyrna.

The Inquisition

What was the Inquisition? Did the Inquisition even happen? Discover how the Inquisition came to be, and whether it has ever truly ended.

Constantine and the Sabbath Change

Sunday was transformed from a pagan to Christian day of worship in part due to Constantine's contributions in the fourth century AD.

Futurism - Scheme of Deception

Is Futurism a correct interpretation of Bible teachings? Where did this doctrine come from?

What Are the 2300 Days of Daniel 8:14?

The prophecy of Daniel 8:14 predicts that the sanctuary would be cleansed at the close of the 2300-day prophecy. What is the cleansing of the sanctuary? Can the 2300 days be calculated? Read on to find out.

Revelation 3:1-6 - Church of Sardis

A verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation 3:1-6, church of Sardis.

The Bloody History of Papal Rome

The oppression of Protestants is widespread and consistent throughout history.

America and the Image to the Beast

What can history tell us about the future of America? Will America have a part to play in the acceptance of the mark of the beast?

The Pope Claims to Be God on Earth

Read proof that throughout the Roman Church's history, the Papacy has often claimed that the Pope is divine.

Revelation 2:18-29 - Church of Thyatira

A verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation 2:18-29, church of Thyatira.

Biblical Time Reckoning and Oct 22, 1844

If you want to calculate the Bible’s time prophecies, you’ve got to have the right starting point and use the Biblical way of reckoning time. The good news is, it’s not as complicated as you may think.

Sunworship in Christianity?

What is Mithraism? How has this ancient pagan religion crept into Christianity today?

Revelation 2:1-7: Church of Ephesus

A verse-by-verse Commentary on Revelation 2:1-7, church of Ephesus.

What Does the Bible Say About Indulgences?

Was Christ’s sacrifice on the cross enough, or do you need to do something more to obtain salvation? Find out whether the Bible supports indulgences.

Is Infant Baptism Biblical?

Should we baptize infants into the church? This practice is followed by some of the largest Christian religions but is it Biblical? Find out what the Bible says about it!

What is transubstantiation and is it Biblical?

Does the wine and bread really turn into Christ's blood and body during mass? Is this doctrine of transubstantiation Biblical?

Higher Criticism vs. Historicism: Interpreting the Scriptures

How did the apostles, Bible writers, and pioneers interpret the Bible? Learn the time-tested rules that you can use too!

Preterism and the Counter-Reformation

What does Preterism teach? How did it influence the Counter-Reformation?

Rome's Challenge

Most Christians assume that Sunday is the Biblically-approved day of worship. The Roman Catholic Church protests that it transferred Christian worship from the Biblical Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday, and that to try to argue that the change was made in the Bible is both dishonest and a denial of Catholic authority. It states that Protestantism wants to base its teachings only on the Bible, it should worship on Saturday.

Gnosticism - What Is It?

Is Gnostic teaching prevalent today?

Who were the Nicolaitans (Rev 2:6 and 2:15) and what did they do?

Who were the Nicolaitans and what did they do and teach that was offensive to Christ? Read on to learn about this group and why Jesus was displeased with them.

Revelation 2:12-17 - Church of Pergamos

A verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation 2:12-17, church of Pergamos

How the Adventist Pioneers Studied the Bible

Rediscover simple yet profound methods of Bible study that have stood the test of time.

The Woman in the Wilderness - Keeper of the Faith

The Bible reveals that soon after the apostles, God’s true church fled into the wilderness and was hidden from public view. Generally, however, historians mistakenly identify the conspicuous but fallen church as the only Christian church in early times. There was another clandestine Christian church that adhered to Biblical teachings despite being persecuted. This was a fulfillment of prophecy.