Category Archives: Doctrinal Discussions

Why my Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury may seem so controversial

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jerry

Some users may have missed the fact that my Bible study resource, The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury (UCRT) is not generic! I have placed solid evidence for each side of a controversial position. One user complained that I have denied … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus fail to complete His teaching while on earth?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Jerry

The Muslim Challenge (12-30-22): According to the Bible, Jesus said: “12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #711, 1 John 5:13

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: 1Jn 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the … Continue reading →

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Correctly Understanding John 17:3

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: Joh 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. (KJV) Joh 17:3 Now eternal life means knowing you as the only true God and … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus Punished for Our Sins?

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Jerry

Muslim Challenge: Christians: Every sin must be punished Christians: Jesus is sinless Christians: Jesus is punished My Response: There is not a word in the Bible that I know of that specifically states that Jesus was punished for our sins. … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #702, Proverbs 15:8

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: Pro 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (KJV) Pro 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer … Continue reading →

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Is the Holy Ghost an Angel?

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Jerry

8-16-22 Is the Holy Ghost an Angel The Muslim Challenge (by TK): The Holy Ghost is an ANGEL. Trinity is made up of God, a man and an angel. My Response (to TK): As I have suggested before, you would … Continue reading →

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My answer to the Muslim claim Jesus is not Lord or God

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Jerry

The Muslim Claim: what your Bible teaches about Jesus? 1-Jesus was born As we all know, Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, and so this clearly shows Jesus cannot be God as being born means he was created and … Continue reading →

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Can we be saved by Grace without the Law?

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Jerry

6-12-22 Can we be saved by Grace without the Law? The Nugget: Gal 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Gal_3:25 But after that faith is come, we … Continue reading →

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The real meaning of John 3:5

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Jerry

The Nugget: John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. My comment: John 3:5 has nothing to do with … Continue reading →

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