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Category Archives: Baptism
Why Don’t All Christians Believe the Same Way?
People wonder how sincere Christians can come to such different opinions in regards to what the Bible teaches. Why are there so many denominations? Why are there so many Christian groups? Why are there so many offshoots? Why are there … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Bible Study, Church, Discernment, Discipleship, Doctrine, Eternal Security, Giving, God's Will, God's Word, God's Work, Greed, Marriage, Money, Scripture, The Bible, Worship
Tagged Can salvation be lost?, Did Paul teach that it's better to be single?, Is baptism necessary for salvation?, Is it wrong for a Christian to be wealthy?, Why are there so many denominations?, why Christians differ in doctrine, Why do some Christians handle snakes?
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The Baptism For the Dead
Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? When then are they baptized for the dead? (1 Corinthians 15:29, N.K.J.V.) In Mormonism, living members of the Mormon church who … Continue reading
Pet Verses
Why are there so many different denominations, groups, cliques, and movements, with each one claiming the title “Christian”? It is because they all have “pet verses” to which they give favored preference over other verses from scripture. Allow me to … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Baptism, Bible Study, Calvinism, Church Attendance, Discernment, Election, Eternal Security, God's Word, Scripture, The Bible, Truth
Tagged Do you have to get baptized to get saved?, Is baptismal regeneration scriptural?, Is Calvinism scriptural?, Is drinking a sin?, Seventh Day Adventist teaching on the Sabbath, using pet verses
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Dead In Sin or Dead To Sin?
One little word can make a big difference. A Biblical example of this is found in the salvation experience. The difference is between the words “in” and “to.” Ephesians 2:1-5 and Colossians 2:13 teach that each of us was born … Continue reading
The World’s First Megachurch
(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #8) A megachurch is generally defined as being any Christian congregation that has a sustained weekly attendance of 2,000 people or more in its worship services. Using that as a definition, we find … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Bible Study, Christian Unity, Church, Church Attendance, Discipleship, Evangelism, God's Word, God's Work, Leadership, Ministry, Missions, Money, Needs, Pastors, Prayer, Preaching, Scripture, Series: "The Early Church of Jerusalem", Service, Stewardship, Sunday School, The Bible, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit, Witnessing
Tagged definition of a megachurch, How big was the Jerusalem church?, the communal system of the Jerusalem church, the first church, the Jerusalem church, the world's first megachurch, things we can learn from the first church, What is a megachurch?, Where did the Jerusalem church meet?
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Rightly Understanding Peter’s Answer
(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #4) Peter’s Pentecost sermon, which was the first sermon of the church age, caused his listeners to ask, “What shall we do?” (Acts 2:37). His answer was, “Repent, and be baptized, every one … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Bible Study, Church, Evangelism, God's Work, Salvation, Series: "The Early Church of Jerusalem"
Tagged Does Matthew 16:19 mean that Peter was the first pope?, Peter opening the doors of the church, the Greek word eis, Was Peter the first pope?, What did Jesus mean when he gave Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven, Why did Peter command the Jews to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
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Peter’s Famous Answer
(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #3) To say that Peter’s Pentecost sermon was powerful and impacting would be an understatement. His listeners were so “cut to the heart” (Acts 2:37, N.K.J.V.) that he didn’t even have to give an … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Bible Study, Faith, Forgiveness, Salvation, Series: "The Early Church of Jerusalem", The Holy Spirit
Tagged Acts 2:38, Are we saved by belief or faith?, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, Is baptism necessary for salvation?, Is repentance necessary for salvation?, Peter's Pentecost sermon, repent and be baptized, What name should we baptize in?
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Born Again
“Salvation” series (post #9) Jesus answered and said to him (Nicodemus), “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3, N.K.J.V.) The Bible teaches that each individual consists of a … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Christ's Resurrection, Church, Heaven, Hell, Human Life, Series: "Salvation", The Holy Spirit, The Trinity
Tagged baptism of the Holy Spirit with tongues as the evidence, body soul and spirit, dead in trespasses and sin, definition of eternal life, difference between the spirit and the soul, man as body soul and spirit, Speaking in Tongues, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the born again experience, worship God in spirit, you must be born again
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Kateland’s Answer
Last week we had a good Bible School at Oak Grove Baptist church. Yesterday we had the commencement service as part of our Sunday morning worship service. I can’t ever get through a Bible School without thinking of a certain … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Children, Church, Evangelism, God's Work, Humor, Ministry, Parenting, Personal, Reward, Salvation, Witnessing, Youth
Tagged counseling with children during Bible School, How can you tell when a child is ready to accept Jesus?, how to witness to a child, leading a child to Jesus, the age of accountability
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How’s Your Driving These Days?
Christian apologist and author Lee Strobel tells about a police officer who pulled over a car that was traveling at a strangely low speed. As the officer approached the driver’s window he noticed that the car was full of elderly … Continue reading
