Exegesis Archives - The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry https://thebereans.net/category/exegesis/ A Philipine-based counter-cult organization aimed to train and equip Christians from any denomination against false belief systems Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:29:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://thebereans.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-193202845_228518878815235_5953841048748857855_n-32x32.png Exegesis Archives - The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry https://thebereans.net/category/exegesis/ 32 32 The Danger of Ignoring Proper Scripture Interpretation: How Christians fall into the same trap as many cult founders  https://thebereans.net/the-danger-of-ignoring-proper-scripture-interpretation-how-christians-fall-into-the-same-trap-as-many-cult-founders/ https://thebereans.net/the-danger-of-ignoring-proper-scripture-interpretation-how-christians-fall-into-the-same-trap-as-many-cult-founders/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:20:26 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1890 Ang sabi ng isang kausap kong Kristiyano, “Eh sina Peter nga at ang mga ibang mga apostol ay hindi nakapag-aral. Bakit ko kailangan pang mag-aral ng pagpapaliwanag ng Bibliya?” Parang may punto naman ang aking kausap pero ang hindi niya nauunawaan ay ang katotohanan na sina Peter at ang iba pang mga apostol ay nakakaunawa […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/the-danger-of-ignoring-proper-scripture-interpretation-how-christians-fall-into-the-same-trap-as-many-cult-founders/feed/ 0 Refuting the Hypergrace Teachers On the Doctrine of Confession https://thebereans.net/refuting-the-hypergrace-teachers-on-the-doctrine-of-confession/ https://thebereans.net/refuting-the-hypergrace-teachers-on-the-doctrine-of-confession/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:46:41 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1681 The word repentance came from the ancient military Greek term “metanoia” which means “change of mind.” The first time a person repents of his sins in relation to salvation, he changes his mind being convinced about who Jesus Christ truly is, being the Lord, God, and Savior of his life. This humble acknowledgement immediately earned […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/refuting-the-hypergrace-teachers-on-the-doctrine-of-confession/feed/ 0 Refuting the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Misinterpretation of John 17:3 https://thebereans.net/refuting-the-iglesia-ni-cristos-misinterpretation-of-john-173/ Wed, 19 May 2021 10:12:53 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1659 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. – John 17:3 Many Arian cults, such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Iglesia Ni Cristo, Christadelphians, and Unitarians, have used this passage from John 17:3 to deny the divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ. They argue […]

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]]> The Real Meaning of “Firstborn” In Colossians 1:15 https://thebereans.net/the-real-meaning-of-firstborn-in-colossians-115/ https://thebereans.net/the-real-meaning-of-firstborn-in-colossians-115/#respond Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:07:35 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1643 One time, I was eating at McDonalds when I chance upon two Jehovah’s Witnesses near my table. I heard them talking to each other that I respectfully introduce myself then proceed to ask them some questions. I asked why their Governing body inserted the word “other” five times in their Colossians 1:16-20, New World Translation. […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/the-real-meaning-of-firstborn-in-colossians-115/feed/ 0 Exposing the Heretical Teachings of Pastor Jeric Soriano and the FIJ City Church https://thebereans.net/exposing-the-heretical-teachings-of-pastor-jeric-soriano-and-the-fij-city-church/ https://thebereans.net/exposing-the-heretical-teachings-of-pastor-jeric-soriano-and-the-fij-city-church/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:46:38 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1630 A number of videos ang kumakalat ngayon na nanggagaling sa Faith In Jesus City Church (hereafter, FIJ City Church) at kay Pastor Jeric Soriano na isang Hypergrace1 proponent at dating pastor ng isang kilalang simbahan sa Alabang. And one of these videos is about the doctrine of hell.2 Maraming nagulat sa kaniyang mga niyakap na […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/exposing-the-heretical-teachings-of-pastor-jeric-soriano-and-the-fij-city-church/feed/ 0 Is It Wrong To Privately Interpret the Bible? Answering the Arguments of the Iglesia Ni Cristo https://thebereans.net/is-it-wrong-to-privately-interpret-the-bible-answering-the-arguments-of-the-iglesia-ni-cristo/ https://thebereans.net/is-it-wrong-to-privately-interpret-the-bible-answering-the-arguments-of-the-iglesia-ni-cristo/#respond Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:46:18 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1539 If you are an Iglesia Ni Cristo, I’m sure, you already heard many of your Iglesia Ni Cristo ministers saying that you cannot privately interpret the Scriptures. At ang sasabihin pa nila ay kailangan mo ng isang magpapaliwanag sa iyo, at sila ay wala nang iba kundi ang mga Iglesia Ni Cristo ministers din. Sa […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/is-it-wrong-to-privately-interpret-the-bible-answering-the-arguments-of-the-iglesia-ni-cristo/feed/ 0 The Iglesia Ni Cristo and Isaiah 9:6 https://thebereans.net/the-iglesia-ni-cristo-and-isaiah-96/ https://thebereans.net/the-iglesia-ni-cristo-and-isaiah-96/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:34:34 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1472 The Iglesia Ni Cristo is a religious cult movement in the Philippines that teaches the Arian heresy about Jesus not being the God-Man but man alone. They have tried to pose themselves as knowledgeable in the Scripture even utilizing biblical languages but only a keen believer can surely detect where they err. The Iglesia Ni […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/the-iglesia-ni-cristo-and-isaiah-96/feed/ 0 A Cult Labeled As “Fundamental Baptist” and their Interpretation of John 14:28 https://thebereans.net/a-cult-labeled-as-fundamental-baptist-and-their-interpretation-of-john-1428/ https://thebereans.net/a-cult-labeled-as-fundamental-baptist-and-their-interpretation-of-john-1428/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:03:17 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1444 I know that this will surely catched your attention. Paano nangyari na ang isang religious group who claims to be a Baptist ay naging kulto? There are cults of Christianity that can be known by means of their registered names like Iglesia Ni Cristo, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ang Dating Daan, Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/a-cult-labeled-as-fundamental-baptist-and-their-interpretation-of-john-1428/feed/ 0 Interpreting Genesis 3:15: Mary, Church, or Jesus? https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/ https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/#respond Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:29:52 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1438 One of the most respected and revered Roman Catholic saint was Alphonsus de Liguori who has written so much about her devotion to Mary saying, “she is truly a mediatress of peace between sinners and God.”1​ ​He also wrote, “The Holy Church commands a worship peculiar to Mary.”2​ ​Liguori also explained, “Mary is called… the […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/feed/ 0 Explaining “Everlasting Father” To Oneness Cults https://thebereans.net/explaining-everlasting-father-to-oneness-cults/ https://thebereans.net/explaining-everlasting-father-to-oneness-cults/#respond Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:16:36 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1433 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 Whenever Christmas approaches, we can hear many pastors and church leaders quote from Isaiah 9:6 using […]

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