No Nonsense Christianity

What does it mean to be born again? Does repentance have a simple definition or is it more complicated? In this video, I show you how to correctly define Biblical terminology so that you don't obfuscate what the Bible is actually trying to say. SCHEDULE 00:00 - Introduction, why definitions matter 00:50 - Rule #1 - Look at how a word/term is used across the Bible, allow the Bible to be its own dictionary 05:17 - Rule #2 - You can use a conventional dictionary to help you, but it should be used with caution 07:37 - Rule #3 and #4 - Don't over-embellish or sensationalise what words actually mean. Don't define words by quoting other people's fanciful statements. 11:55 - Rule #5 - Don't define Biblical words or terms by using passages that don't specifically mention such terms unless you can establish a very clear connection. 20:23 - Rule #6 - When the Bible uses analogies/parables/idioms/metaphors, try to think about the literal application of such and whether your interpretation actually makes sense, but don't do this at the expense of clear teachings. 25:33 - Treat Biblical words and terms as simple words, not fancy terms LINK TO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YD94c1ERcKOGuyMBVTIYa- LINK TO POWERPOINT: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zTgRI3Qfby1LY3Syc9ZhG-_MYvxu5GJn? To download this video using the URL you can use free software called DVD Video Soft. Believer featured in this video: David Houghton TAGS: #Bible #Study #Contradictions #Rightlydivide #Wordoftruth

Are we justified by faith without works or faith and works? Was Jesus crucified at the 3rd or 6th hour? In this video, I show you how to resolve potential contradictions in the Bible using a list of rules, giving examples of how to apply those rules in practice. SCHEDULE: 00:01 - Introduction, what is dividing the word of truth? 03:17 - Rule #1 - Go with the majority of scriptures and re-examimne what you believe about the minority 06:01 - Rule #2 - Go with clear statements/passages rather than unclear ones, particularly in relation to the subject matter if possible 15:07 - Rule #3 - Look carefully at the context/subject matter of opposing passages, and if you can, look for a "key", that is a passage that can help you unlock the puzzle to resolve the contradiction 32:44 - Rule #4 - Some minor contradictory issues in the Bible may only be resolved by secular knowledge outside of the Bible, but these are generally restricted to trivial matters LINK TO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YD94c1ERcKOGuyMBVTIYa- LINK TO POWERPOINTS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zTgRI3Qfby1LY3Syc9ZhG-_MYvxu5GJn? To download this video using the URL you can use free software called DVD Video Soft. Believer featured in this video: David Houghton TAGS: #Bible #Study #Contradictions #Rightlydivide #Wordoftruth

What does it mean to repent for salvation? Do you need to repent of your sins to be saved? Repentance confuses a lot of Christians, but it's actually a very simple word, but the vast majority of "Christians" embellish and sensationalise the definition and take a very selected interpretation of what it means. Due to the immense amount of false teaching and deception on this topic, it was necessary to do such a long video for a subject that should really only take 10 seconds to explain. This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:19 - Important facts about repentance 00:09:35 - Dictionary definition of repentance and examples of repentance in a secular context 00:24:00 - Translating Hebrew/Greek into English 00:34:41 - The context of repentance according to Mark 1:15 00:39:11 - Examples of doctrinal bias, sensationalism and embellishment 01:06:23 - Concluding doctrinal bias, sensationalism and embellishment 01:10:52 - Repentance is a really simple word 01:12:51 - Understanding the noun and the verb (Mark 1:15, Acts 26:20) 01:17:45 - The problems with the "turn from sin" definition 01:35:41 - Sometimes Repentance is not about salvation: 2 Corinthians 7:8, Hebrews 7:21, Psalm 110:4 01:39:30 - Repentance in Mark 1:15 is consistent with John's gospel which doesn't mention repentance 01:40:59 - Repentance in Matthew 3 (John the Baptist) 01:45:56 - Matthew 21 (Jesus recalls John the Baptist's preaching) 01:49:43 - Acts 19 (Paul comments on John the Baptist's preaching) 01:51:14 - Luke 16 01:53:27 - Mark 6 and Matthew 10 01:56:51 - Acts 2:38 01:59:04 - Acts 17 02:03:00 - Acts 3:19 02:10:07 - Jesus "calls sinners to repentance" 02:16:35 - Why does John's gospel not mention repentance if it is essential to eternal life? 02:42:12 - Repentance as a noun: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Acts 11:18, Romans 2:4, Hebrews 6:1, 2 Peter 02:27:41 - Luke 24:47 (reviewing a confrontation between Kdubtru and Steven Anderson) 02:58:32 - Concluding Luke 24:47 03:00:10 - Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3 03:01:23 - 2 Timothy 2:25 03:02:50 - Acts 5:31, Acts 11:18, Acts 13:24, Acts 20:21, Hebrews 6 03:05:50 - What about the Bible's warnings about turning from sin? 03:06:37 - Matthew 12:41, Jonah 3 03:39:12 - Matthew 11 03:15:15 - Acts 8:22 (Simon the sorcerer) 03:18:16 - Revelation 03:50:48 - 2 Corinthians 12:21 03:54:48 - 2 Chronicles 7 03:58:34 - 1 Kings 8 04:00:21 - Should we turn from our sins? 04:03:42 - What happens if we don't repent of our sins? Hebrews 10 04:08:24 - How believers were judged for sins in the Bible (Abraham, Samson, David) 04:18:25 - Psalm 89 04:21:11 - Hebrews 12 04:22:57 - Concluding unrepentant sin 04:26:46 - Where does the false "repent of your sins" gospel come from? 04:29:07 - 1: Unbelieving Jews 04:43:48 - 2: Paul's warnings (look for the preachers, and the Bible translators) 04:46:29 - 3: Early church fathers (such as Tertullian) 04:57:44 - 4: Roman Catholic bibles, the Quran, the book of Mormon, 05:06:54 - 5: Charles Haddon Spurgeon 05:10:55 - 6: New World Translation 05:13:15 - 7: Paraphrase bibles 05:17:55 - 8: Modern formal translations 05:32:05 - 9: Billy Graham 05:35:52 - 10: Ray Comfort 05:37:43 - 11: John MacArthur 05:43:10 - 12: John Piper 05:52:31 - Objection 1: If repent means turn from sin in some contexts, it must mean this in every context 06:01:59 - Objection 2: The traditional/orthodox Christian view is that repentance means turning from sin 06:03:14 - Objection 3: God hates sin, we cannot allow for a doctrine that enables sin 06:11:21 - Objection 4: If all we have to do is believe, why use the word "repentance" at all? 06:17:12 - Objection 5: Even if a preacher says "Repent of your sins to be saved", he still says salvation is by Grace through faith and it's a free gift 06:23:46 - Objection 6: Metaneo vs Metamelomai 06:41:48 - Objection 7: If repentance is so simple, why does it need a 7 hour video to explain it? 06:43:42 - Conclusions 06:46:30 - Repent of your sins heresy montage Background music featured in the montage: YouTube copyright-free music: Jesse Gallagher - Maestro Tiakaelel Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the powerpoint https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15Siqm6BDQhxw_V_N9JVQxavTvQPLEhsJ/ List of sources/hyperlinks used in this video https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWasJx6o2aA9DPrB__VmFMEJnMJAUwELa7U04oL4KBI/ TAGS: #Repent #Repentance #Salvation #Heaven #Hell #Christianity

Jesus said the Holy Spirit would be given to those who believe. Is this a necessary component of salvation or is it distinct from salvation in some way? Did Jesus sin by "working" on the Sabbath? How did the Pharisees' teaching about the law differ from what the Bible actually says? In this video, I go through the Gospel of John, chapter 7, looking at the implications of Jesus giving the Holy Spirit and how this is distinct from believing unto salvation. I also show you how the Pharisees misinterpreted the Bible and made doctrinal statements based on what scripture does not say, and show examples of how people continue to do this today. This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE: 00:00:00 - Introduction to John 7 00:03:29 - Did Jesus sin by working on the Sabbath? (v20-24) 00:08:54 - Dispute about the legitimacy of Christ (v25-26) 00:11:02 - The giving of the Holy Spirit, can we lose Him? (v37-44) 00:30:06 - Pharisees tried to catch Jesus and cursed those who believe on Him, Nicodemus reasoned with them (v45-53) 00:38:16 - Pharisees misinterpret the Bible and base doctrine on what the Bible does not say 00:42:35 - Example 1: How a YouTube commentator today bases doctrine on what the Bible does not say 00:53:43 - Example 2: How a false prophet bases doctrine on what the Bible does not say to explain away what it actually does say Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DbuUcEc8Eb8ogjtw34X6ACdj7gQ4vhFu?usp=sharing You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" False prophet 1: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCu_jn5YSHAjyBqH79s6-Q (Original coversation on the video of another false prophet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvX2DV_ufYM&lc=UgwvEtm_FfFv3oGy4HZ4AaABAg.9UXfNnMpBLU9V0G8vOa7Hs False prophet 2 (Epiousion Apologetics): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1ymLkiijvPxphz3xXdYLw (Video featured) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CgUoKcL-II&t=168s Tags: #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal #Jesus #God #Faith #Believe #Spirit #Grace

Conditional security or eternal security? Once Saved Always Saved or not? Can we lose our salvation or are we eternally secure? In this video, I go through the Gospel of John chapter 6, looking at how Jesus claims he will not lose any that are his, and understanding the meaning of "eating Christ's flesh" and "drinking his blood." This chapter demonstrates that it is Christ who follows God's will to hold unto believers, rather than believers trying to stay in. A careful study of John 6 reveals that contrary to popular belief, it does not actually refer to communion (although they both relate to Jesus's body and blood, they do not directly relate to each other). This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Jn 6 starting at v25 00:04:48 - Labour not for that meat, Jn 6.27 00:10:07 - What signs do you show? Jn 6.30 00:14:06 - Eternal security vs conditional security (bread of life) 00:17:04 - All that the Father gives me, Jn 6.37 00:20:48 - The will of God, Jn 6.39-40 (references to Matthew 7 and other passages) 00:35:09 - Jn 6.41-58 (bread of life to be discussed later) 00:37:17 - Many disciples walk no more with him, Jn 6.59-66 00:40:36 - Father draws believers to Jesus, Jn 6 v37, v39, v44-45, v64-65 00:43:09 - Believers who abide and believers who don't, eternal security vs conditional security (Father draws) 00:48:00 - Causality issue: The Father Draws Us vs We Believe 00:53:04 - Peter and Judas, Jn 6.67-71 00:55:08 - Jesus knew from the beginning who did not believe (Once saved always saved, twice lost always lost) 01:02:45 - Did Judas lose salvation? 01:14:03 - Heavenly perspective vs Carnal perspective 01:17:40 - Introducing the bread of life 01:21:09 - Common sense points 01:27:39 - Summary of viewpoints (transubstantiation, consubstantiation) 01:29:33 - Labour for the meat that endures, Jn 6.26-27 and 32-33 01:32:32 - Lord evermore give us this bread, Jn 6.34-40 01:34:51 - Jesus is the bread, Jn 6.32 - 35 (with cross references) 01:38:42 - What does Jesus mean, "Eat of the bread"? Jn 6.35 01:42:11 - Jews take Jesus literally, Jn 6.41-51 01:45:47 - Catholic interpretation of the blood, Jn 6.52-58 01:50:40 - I will raise him up at the last day, Jn 6 v39-40, v44 01:53:05 - Link between John 6 and communion regarding flesh and blood 01:57:31 - Why would Jesus use the phrase "eat my flesh/drink my blood"? 02:07:55 - Christ's words should be taken literally 02:15:12 - Is John 6 liturgical? 02:17:08 - Many early Christian Church Fathers believed... 02:21:02 - What can we conclude? Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja? You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal #Jesus #God #Faith #Believe #Spirit #Grace

The woman at the well - drinking the living water of which man shall never thirst. In this video, I go through the Gospel of John chapter 4, focusing on passages that deal with the issue of how to be saved and gain eternal life. This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE: 00:10 - Introduction to John 4, Jesus approaches the Samaritan woman at the well, Jn 4:1 - 4:15 05:41 - Eternal security vs conditional security compared with the analogy of the living water, Jn 4:14 09:43 - Knowing the gift of God, Jn 4:10 11:07 - Addressing sin, Jn 4:16 - 4:19 12:52 - Worship in Spirit and in Truth, Jn 4:20 - 4:26 15:49 - Reaping harvest unto life eternal, Jn 4:27 - 4:38 17:17 - Samaritans believed on him, Jn 4:39 - 4:42 (refs to Roms 10:14 and Acts 8:31) 20:10 - Irritating Christianese catchphrases 26:26 - Except ye see signs and wonders, Jn 4:43 - 4:48 27:54 - (refs to Matt 16:4 and Matt 11:21) 29:01 - Except ye see signs and wonders conclusion, Jn 4:47 + J 4:53 31:13 - Closing statement Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja? You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" (Tags) #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal #Jesus #God #Faith #Believe #Spirit #Grace

Jesus said, "Go and sin no more" - does this mean it is possible to never sin anymore? Does this mean we must become sinless to be saved? In this video, I go through the Gospel of John chapter 5, dealing with the issue of "sin no more" in regards to salvation, being passed from death unto life and how this ties in with eternal vs conditional security, and the resurrection of life and damnation. This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE: 00:10 Introduction to John 5, the man at the pool of Bethesa, Jn 5.1 - 5.13 02:46 Sin no more, Jn 5.14 06:12 Context of sin no more, Jn 5.14 12:15 How people with a false salvation add conjecture to Biblical texts 21:34 Why would Jesus tell us to "sin no more"? Is it literally possible? 23:42 God's mercy on our sins as believers vs striving against sin and overcoming it 31:13 Jesus works on the Sabbath, Jn 5.15 - 5.18 33:24 Honour the son as well as the Father, Jn 5.19 - 5.23 34:29 Passed from death unto life, Jn 5.24 37:07 Eternal security vs conditional security 43:04 The faulty logic of conditional security 50:50 Resurrection of life vs resurrection of damnation, Jn 5.25 - 5.29 53:11 How the resurrection fits into eternal life 58:04 Context to Jn 5.29 01:00:58 Comparing John 5.29 with Revelation 20.12 - 20.15 01.04.12 Will saved Christians be judged by their works and removed from the life? (Compare Rev 20 with Rev 3.5 and 12.11) 01:06:39 Concluding interpretation of Jn 5.29 01:08:42 John 5.34 01:09:15 His word abiding in you, Jn 5:38 01:10:38 Search the scriptures, Jn 5:39 - 5.40 01.11.41 Believe Moses, believe me, Jn 5.41 - 5.47 Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja? You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" (Tags) #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal

Whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish, but have everlasting life. In this video, I go through the Gospel of John chapters 1 to 3, focusing on passages that deal with the issue of how to be saved and gain eternal life. This video is part of a study series, "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all". Please see the playlist for all available videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz SCHEDULE: 0:24 Introduction to John's gospel and its purpose 1:22 Jn 1.1-11 (Introduction to the letter) 2:24 Jn 1.12-13 (The sons of God) 6:03 Jn 1.14-Jn 2 (Very brief summary of these chapters) 7:15 Jn 3.1-8 (Being born again) 15:36 Jn 3.9-10 (Distinguishing the flesh vs the spirit) 22:38 Jn 3.11-12 (Why does Nicodemus not understand being born again?) 27:15 Jn 3.13-14 (No man has ascended up into heaven) 30:40 Jn 3.14-18 (Whosoever believes in Him) 35:07 Jn 3.18 (Those that believe vs those that don't and have not believed) 37:53 Jn 3.19-21 (Men love darkness rather than light) 41:32 Jn 3.36 (Disobey or disbelieve) 45:14 The synonymy of the kingdom of God, heaven and eternal life 47:30 Final thoughts Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja? You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" (Tags) #Heaven #Gospel #Salvation #Eternity #FreeGrace #Hell #Eternal #Everlasting #Christianity

I am working on a series titled "Biblical salvation settled once and for all". There are so many different preachers out there preaching so many different gospels: one minute it's faith alone, then the next minute it's faith accompanied with works. One person says we are eternally secure then somebody else says we can lose our salvation - and both camps can provide a tonne of scripture to justify their arguments. In this project I intend to go through every passage in the New Testament that either deals with or is used to argue salvation doctrine, showing you how to rightly divide the word of God, how to understand salvation and how to answer for every passage that is used to propagate false gospels. The series is a work in progress but please visit the link below to see the playlist of videos that have been uploaded so far. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" (Tags) #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal #Jesus #God #Faith #Believe #Spirit #Grace

If you died today, would you go to Heaven? Are you certain that you have eternal life? Are you saved by faith alone or do you have to work for your salvation? Do you think you have to turn from all your sins? Can you lose your salvation (conditional security) or are you eternally secure (eternal security)? If you are unsure, this video is a short summary of the gospel to show you simply, how to be saved. Over the course of the next few months, I plan to do a series on "Biblical Salvation settled once and for all", where I will explore as much of the New Testament as possible to answer every single passage that is used to teach about salvation, showing what point of view is correct and why the advocates of other gospels are intentionally or unintentionally misinterpreting the passage. Please see the playlist for videos uploaded so far: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DuMbnMOa0YRNQ8EVzum11HdY6q09ycz Believer featured in this video: David Houghton Music featured at the end of this video: Michael Brook - Pouter https://youtu.be/nZScN1GSvPk Link to the presentation slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1n7V4_O39kYcwyqtB0aYp1r1dm6R2zrja You can download a copy of this video from the URL link using free software called "DVD VideoSoft" (Tags) #Heaven #Hell #Salvation #Saved #Eternal #Jesus #God #Faith #Believe #Spirit #Grace