History of Christianity

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.

The Bloody History of Papal Rome

The oppression of Protestants is widespread and consistent throughout history.

Sunworship in Christianity?

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

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.

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 2:18-29 - Church of Thyatira

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

Gnosticism - What Is It?

Is Gnostic teaching prevalent today?

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?

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?

Revelation 2:12-17 - Church of Pergamos

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

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.

How the Adventist Pioneers Studied the Bible

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

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!

Futurism - Scheme of Deception

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

Revelation 2:1-7: Church of Ephesus

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

Revelation 3:1-6 - Church of Sardis

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

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!

Revelation 2:8-11 - Church of Smyrna

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

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.

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.

Preterism and the Counter-Reformation

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

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.

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.

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.