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The conversion of Cornelius in Acts 10 contains valuable lessons for today.
Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion, saved before and without baptism? Some so claim.
Does God grant pardon to the “alien sinner” by means of prayer? Some suggest that the case of Cornelius (Acts 10) supplies an affirmative answer. This week’s question explores this issue.
The Scriptures speak of the “common” faith and the “common” salvation. Does this term allow for the divergent views and practices in today’s world of “Christendom”? Does it permit various modes of “salvation”?
When the plan of salvation is so easy to understand, why do some go to such great lengths to obscure it?
The expression “the gift of the Holy Spirit” in Acts 2:38 has long been a matter of interest and discussion among the people of God.
Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?
The interesting land of Israel plays a prominent role in the coming of Christ.
What is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5?
What is a miracle? What is the purpose of miraculous signs? Are genuine miracles happening today? What about the “miracles” of the so-called modern faith-healers? Do these indicate a miraculous presence of the Spirit in modern times? Study this important topic.
Was Cornelius, the Roman centurion of Acts chapter 10, saved before and without baptism?
The Holy Spirit is a divine being who is spirit in nature (Luke 24:39) and holy in character. • The Holy Spirit is not a mere force (as some cultists insist, e.g., the "Jehovah's Witnesses"); rather, he is an individual entity, a person, who speaks, teaches, helps, etc. (1 Timothy 4:1; John 14:26...
The Holy Spirit was promised by Christ to his apostles for their special work.
In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicted that his kingdom would start in a small, relatively obscure fashion; exhibit extraordinary growth; and increase to a large size in proportion to its beginning. History has wonderfully demonstrated the fulfillment of the Savior’s words.
On the day of Pentecost, Peter preached Jesus — his approval by God, his disapproval by men, and the proving of his claim by his resurrection.
There is much confusion in the community of “Christendom” as to what constitutes “conversion.” There need not be. A collective consideration of those cases in the book of Acts wonderfully clarifies the matter. Study this theme with us.
Consider these two points gleaned from Paul’s confrontation with the apostle Peter.
Exactly how did Timothy receive spiritual gifts? Study this misunderstood passage with us.
The appellation of “Christian” is widely used as a category of people. But who, in fact, is (and who is not) a Christian?