What Did Paul Mean by ‘Christ Is the End of the Law’?
Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, is a perfect replica of what God’s law teaches. Pointing us to His character and work is the “aim” of the law. In Romans 10:4, Paul’s words are translated: “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” Regrettably, most translators render the … Read more
Popular, But Wrong, Ideas About Angels
People have a number of ideas about angels that do not accurately reflect what we see revealed in Scripture. For instance, there is no mention of wings in most appearances of angels in Scripture, while they do occur in some visions—though not with just two. There are other common misconceptions too. Halos of light A … Read more
Conference in Acts 15: What Was Decided?
Some people believe that the early Church’s decision in Acts 15 freed Christians from the need to obey the laws revealed in the Old Testament. But is this the case? To understand what was really decided there, we need to look at and understand the historical, cultural and scriptural background. From the beginning of gentile conversions, “certain … Read more