Author: dpaulbeck

Most churches in Christendom teach that the Church is the “bride of Christ.” The phrase “bride of Christ,” however, does not occur within the Bible. Furthermore, the imagery of the Church as a bride is thin at best. Within the … Continued

Ephesians 5:31 is clearly talking about marriage – a man leaving his father and mother and joining to his wife.  What Ephesians 5 does is that it uses the husband/wife relationship as a metaphor, a symbol, for the relationship between … Continued

All students of the Bible divide the Bible in some way, shape, or form.  Sadly, most do not rightly divide the Bible.  For example, the majority of professing Christians believe that Hebrews through Revelation is just as much written to … Continued

Much of what the apostle Paul wrote was information that was “unsearchable.” Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; Ephesians … Continued

In 1517, Martin Luther published his 95 theses. In his theses, Luther condemned the excesses and corruption of the Roman Catholic Church and the papacy, especially the papal practice of asking for payment, called “indulgences,” claiming that they were for … Continued

In order to get the big picture of the Bible, one must compare how it opens with how it closes. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 And I saw a new heaven and a … Continued

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14   The “Law Principle” works through a performance system: If you do the works then you get the blessing. If … Continued

Thus far we have looked at the why, what, who, how, and where of salvation.  It is time now to look at the “when” of salvation.  The “when” of salvation within the Bible is, unfortunately, the most confusing subject for … Continued

The Bible teaches that the transaction of Jesus Christ shedding His blood, dying on a cross, and then rising again, resurrecting into eternal life, is the only means by which man has to be saved at any point in history.  … Continued