Fact or Fiction
Paul wrote more books of the New Testament than anyone else
✅ Fact - Paul wrote 13 letters (traditionally attributed), more than any author.
Ananias and Sapphira are struck dead for lying
New Testament - Acts 5:1-11
This doctrine teaches that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, not by works.
Justification by faith.
"Judge not, that you be not judged," is often used to discourage criticism. What was Jesus really teaching about?
Matthew 7:1 - He was warning against hypocrisy and self righteous judgement, not someone with careful discernment.
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, why did the father run/race to his son when he saw him a long way off?
To welcome his son home whom he thought was dead to him. And potentially stop the Kezazah ceremony from happening.
The Bible says the disciples were first called Christians in Jerusalem.
❌ Fiction - They were first called Christians in Antioch (Acts 11:26)
A man is sold by his brothers, but later arises to save a nation.
Old Testament - Genesis 37:12-28, 41:1-57
This theological framework sees Scripture as progressively unfolding through covenants administered by God.
Covenant theology.
"Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desire of your heart." is often misinterpreted. What does it really mean?
Psalm 37:4 - When we find joy in God and are faithful to Him, He shapes our desires to align with His will.
2 Questions
What year was the destruction of the Jerusalem temple?
Did Jesus prophesy of its destruction? If so, what book can this be found?
Year A.D. 70
Yes, Jesus did prophesy this in Luke 19:43-44
The Bible says the Trinity exists.
❌ Fiction - The word "Trinity" does not appear in Scripture.
A city repents after hearing a prophets warning, and destruction is averted.
Old Testament - Jonah 3:4-10
This term describes the study of last things, or end times.
Eschatology.
"God will not give you more than you can handle," Is frequently misused. What is the verse actually teaching?
What is the name of the coin Caesar Augustus minted?
The Advent Coin
The Bible says the Magi followed a star from the East to Bethlehem.
❌ Fiction - Matthew 2 says they saw a star in the East and later the star went before them from Jerusalem to where the child was.
It does not explicitly say they followed it the entire journey from the East.
A young man refuses the royal food and wine offered by the king, choosing vegetables and water to remain faithful to God.
Old Testament - Daniel 1:8-16
This theological framework explains how God can be both perfectly just and the justifier of the ungodly.
Substitutionary atonement
"Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength," is sometimes misused as passive waiting. What is the verse really saying?
Isaiah 40:31 - Trusting God gives us strength and endurance to act faithfully, not that we should just wait idly.
Where did the Magi who visited Jesus travel from?
The East
the Bible says God creates evil.
✅ Fact - Isaiah 45:7 (KJV), I am the Lord, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.
Many modern translations render it "calamity" or "disaster," but the Hebrew word "Ra" is used, which means "evil, bad, wicked, harmful, or unpleasant."
A prophet wears camels hair and a leather belt and eats locust and wild honey, while calling people to repent.
New Testament - Matthew 3:4, Luke 3:2-6
This theological tension explains how God can ordain events, including evil actions, without Himself being morally culpable.
Divine concurrence of compatibilism.
"Knowing the truth will set you free," is often quotes as general knowledge. What is Jesus actually teaching?
John 8:32 - True freedom comes from recognizing and truly following the truth of Christ, not merely intellectual understanding.
Why did God pass through the slaughtered animals in Genesis 15?
To make His covenant with Abraham and his descendants (Israel).