True Christianity

Name: God's Perspective
Address: US

This website presents true Christianity as God intended, based directly on the Bible rather than church traditions. All content comes from Scripture, with clear explanations & related references. It reflects the teaching of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, & is not affiliated with any church or denomination.

This work does not repeat what is widely shared, but highlights often misunderstood parts of Scripture. These conclusions challenge widely held beliefs, with relevant passages included for readers to examine and evaluate for themselves.

Chris Bell

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Are We True Christians?

Titled: "Are you a True Christian? Or Just Following & Defending your Church?"
Shows: a dramatically-lit church with attendees waving arms, and a preacher at the pulpit with his hand up.

Are We True Christians? Do Churches Follow the Bible?

Many Christians may not realize how far today’s churches have drifted from Scripture. By comparing church doctrines directly with the Bible, this study invites readers to examine the verses for themselves.

Four-quadrant-split image.
Upper half: Depicting left to right, people walking out of the darkness and into the light with beautiful life setting. And a cross in the middle with Jesus on it. Titled: New Covenant - ... faith by hearing, Romans 10:17.
Lower half: Depicting left-side, people who don't know God in the darkness. And on the right, people in lively beautiful place, presenting sacrifices to God and saved - ... land of the living, Ezekiel 32:32.

The Golden Thread of the Bible — God's Plan of Salvation & Redemption

Once the Bible is studied as a whole, its message becomes clear and consistent. From Genesis to Jesus, God’s focus has been on the forgiveness of sins so He can remain in relationship with humanity.

Church tradition contrasted with true Christians gathering together to read and study the Bible, illustrating Matthew 18:20.

How to Be a True Christian According to the Bible (Not Church Tradition)

Many people assume “being Christian” means church attendance or saying “Jesus died for my sins.” The Bible defines true Christianity as learning Jesus' teachings, keeping His commands, and seeking God in Scripture.

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Both Mary and Jesus appear of middle-Eastern Jewish ethnicity.

Mary The Mother Of God — The Biblical View

Biblical answers to the questions surrounding the Blessed Mary, based strictly on Scripture and not on church tradition.

Split illustration summarizing Scripture before and after the incarnation of Christ. The left side depicts the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as glorious Spirit, while the right side shows the Father and Holy Spirit as Spirit and the risen Jesus Christ as glorified in human form after His resurrection. The center highlights John 1:14, "The Word became flesh."

God Is One — Father, Son & Holy Spirit — Is the Trinity in the Bible?

Scripture reveals one God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This study examines the Bible passages that explain this directly from Scripture.

Showing a protestant church with people waving arms and closed eyes.
Image Title: Did Protestants Misunderstand “By Faith Alone”?
And showing Bible verses that contradict their theology, example:
THESE PEOPLE HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS,
BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.
— Matthew 15:8

The Biblical Meaning of "By Faith Alone" — What Scripture Says

We are indeed saved by faith alone. The question is not whether we are saved by faith alone, but what biblical faith alone actually means.

Title: Speaking in Tongues.
Upper half of the image is titled, "Modern Tongues", "Emotional Display", "Unknown Gibberish", " Collect Donations".
Upper half shows: Inside a Charismatic church. People waving arms, screaming, Band playing in the back, Donation box.
Lower half of the image is titled, "Biblical Tongues", Spoken in other Languages so All Could Understand".
Lower half shows: A depiction of the day of Pentecost, showing people of different nations standing around in public square. With text bubbles of different languages saying things like, "Jesus rose from the dead".

Is Today’s Speaking in Tongues Biblical?

This Bible study examines what the Bible actually teaches about speaking in tongues and compares it with what is happening in many modern Pentecostal and charismatic churches today.

Depicting people souls in a painful purgatory setting, trying to make their way up into heaven.
Image title: Purgatory

Is Purgatory in the Bible? What Scripture Really Says

A Scripture-based examination of Catholic teaching. The doctrine of purgatory teaches that some believers undergo purification after death before entering heaven. But is this teaching found in the Bible?

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Is Calvinism Biblical? Predestination, Election, Free Will, and TULIP

The Bible clearly teaches God’s foreknowledge and predestination — but also repeatedly calls people to keep Jesus’ commands, live in repentance, & forgive others.

Decorative text: Is Once Saved Always Saved Biblical?

Born Again and Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS) — Biblical?

Many churches teach “Once Saved Always Saved” (OSAS), meaning a believer can never lose salvation. But what does the Bible actually say?

Titled: Does the Bible Allow Endless Confrontations?
Shows 5 people of various gender and ethnicities in a usual house setting.
One holding a bible and pointing and yelling.
Another pointing and yelling.
A woman holding a statue of Virgin Mary and in front of her on the table, a picture of a saint, and a cross.
Another man wearing a T-shirt with the atheism emblem on it.
Another woman rolling her eyes.

Should Christians Engage in Endless Religious Debates?

This Scripture-based study examines what the Bible says about arguing, persuasion, and when believers should walk away.

The Lord's Prayer Is Misunderstood

The Lord’s Prayer Explained - What Most Christians Miss

Discover the deeper biblical meaning of “your kingdom come,” “daily Bread,” and other key phrases.

Why Didn't Paul Teach the Lord's Prayer? A Biblical Clarification

Many profound parables and commands from Jesus, including the Lord’s Prayer, do not appear in Paul’s writings. Does that mean they were insignificant—or meant only for the Jews?

What "Believe in Jesus" Really Means According to the Bible

According to Scripture, believing in Jesus means learning what He taught and keeping His commands.

How Should Christians Pray? What the New Testament Says

Jesus taught us a prayer, in-line with the new covenant, loaded with powerful words directed to God the Father! The Lord's Prayer is the key to righteousness and God's blessings.

The Power of Prayer — Does God Answer Prayers?

Scripture shows that God listens to the prayers of those whose sins are forgiven and responds when they ask.

Can Christians Perform Miracles Today? What the Bible Says

This page highlights details of miracles from the Bible to help true-Christians learn how to perform miracles.

Bible Contradictions?

Was Jesus Only for Jews and Paul for Gentiles?

Some believe Jesus preached mainly to the Jews while Paul later brought a simpler message to the Gentiles. Did Jesus and Paul teach different gospels?

Faith Without Works — Is James Teaching Salvation by Good Deeds?

Many Christians think Paul and James contradict each other on faith and works. Paul addressed legalism, James addressed empty belief.

Do Bible Verses Contradict Each Other?

Some Bible verses may seem contradictory at first, but when Scripture is studied as a whole, the message becomes clear and consistent.

What Does the New Testament Say about the Sabbath?

The New Testament presents a slightly different picture of the Sabbath than the Old Testament.

Jesus Is the Bread of Life, Good Shepherd, Word, and True Vine

This Scripture-based study explains how these descriptions fit together and what they reveal about our complete dependence on Him.

Forgiveness of Sins = Righteousness

We’re Good People — What Sins Do We Need Forgiven?

Many people believe that being kind, moral, or “not that bad” is enough in God’s eyes. But the Bible teaches something completely different.

Christianity and Judaism Compared

There is one unchanging God in the Bible whose way of forgiving sins has remained consistent from the Old Testament to the New.

The Unforgivable Sin — Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Explained

This Scripture-based study explains what Jesus actually meant by blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and what makes a sin unforgivable.

The Bible’s Sin–Redemption Timeline: From Adam to Jesus

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the Bible presents a consistent pattern of how God provides redemption for human sin.

Amazing Facts From The Bible

Little-Known Bible Facts Most Christians Miss

A Scripture-based collection of little-known Bible facts and puzzling passages that are often overlooked.

What Happens When We Die According to the Bible?

The Bible teaches that all humans will rise together at the end times for judgment. One exception: Jesus.

Heaven and Hell According to the Bible

This Scripture-based study examines key passages about eternal life, judgment, rewards in heaven, and the reality of hell.

What Does the Narrow Gate Mean? Will Only a Few Be Saved?

Jesus’ teaching about the Narrow Gate and Wide Gate in Matthew 7:13-14 is one of His most serious warnings.

Did Adam & Eve's Children Marry Each Other?

Subtle yet consistent biblical passages reveal that God created other people besides Adam and Eve, and that incest was never part of His design.

The Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge — What Do They Mean?

These are often confused as the same tree. According to the Genesis account, they were two distinct trees, not one.

The Nephilim in the Bible

The Nephilim were the “bad” descendants of Adam & Eve before Noah’s flood, who lived to be hundreds of years old and became cunningly powerful.

For Christians & Non-Christians

Atheism — A Different Perspective: Common Questions Answered

This is a respectful, Bible-based (not church-based) response to common reasons people become atheists—“Who created God?”, suffering, slavery, LGBTQ, Satan, and Old Testament violence.

Homosexuality According to the Bible (Not Church Traditions)

This page examines homosexuality and LGBTQ topics directly from the Bible rather than church traditions or modern cultural interpretations.

What Happens to Those Who Never Heard of Jesus?

Unlike many commonly repeated explanations, this study looks at key often-missed passages where Jesus connects knowledge, guilt, and accountability.

What Does God Want From Us? According to the Bible

God wants a genuine relationship with us, built on knowing Him, loving Him, and receiving His forgiveness

Why Are You Christian? Born Into Christianity or True Faith?

Is it a personal choice or simply the result of being born into a Christian family?

Did God Create Evil? What the Bible Says About the Origin of Evil

If God is Holy, where did evil come from?

Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? What the Bible Says

If God is good and powerful, why does suffering exist? The Bible addresses this directly.

Abortion and the Bible: What Does Scripture Say?

This page presents God’s perspective from Scripture rather than a political viewpoint. Modern debates often mix moral, social, and cultural arguments that can blur the issue.

How to Balance Work, Life, and God According to the Bible

Many people struggle to balance work, life, and stress. The Bible approaches balance differently — by putting God first.

End Times – Hidden Bible Signs About the Rapture & Judgment Day

This Scripture-based study explains the End Times in the Bible—including the Rapture, Judgement Day, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, and the mark of the beast.

More about this website:

One difference between this website and many other religious websites is that it operates without advertisements, donations, memberships, or products for sale. The goal is simply to follow Scripture wherever it leads, even when the conclusions may be uncommon or uncomfortable.

This website is intended as a Bible study aid and a supplement to personal Bible reading. The studies are presented for those who wish to examine the Scriptures carefully and compare all conclusions against the Bible references provided.

This is a continuing work in progress, and additional studies will be added over time as further biblical topics are examined.

This is not a discussion forum or debate platform. If you disagree with the conclusions, you can simply leave, Matthew 10:14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.

Whether you are new to the Bible or have studied it for many years, I encourage you to examine each topic carefully, compare every conclusion with Scripture, and seek God's truth above all else.

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