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Is Christian baptism to be administered by men or by the Spirit? Some believe that Holy Spirit baptism is in view in Romans 6:3-4 and Galatians 3:26-27. But will this idea stand the scrutiny of sound biblical interpretation?
While it is certainly true that grace is a thrilling element in the divine scheme of things, it is not true that it is unconditionally dispensed, or that it is obtained merely by believing. Study this issue with us.
Are we baptized in the Spirit or in water?
Scholarly sources may be helpful, but good Bible students recognize any human source can be biased or flawed. God’s Word is the ultimate standard of faith and practice.
The doctrine of baptism, as set forth in the New Testament, is scarcely recognizable in the modern world of “Christendom.” How did this strange and unwarranted change come about? Study this issue with us.
Did the apostle Paul teach that baptism was not necessary for salvation from sins? By no means. Study this passage with us.
Must baptism be administered “in the name of Jesus” only to be valid?
Exactly what is “baptismal regeneration”? Is this doctrine scriptural?
Your attitude toward the Scriptures determines how God’s Word will influence your life.
In spite of our reluctance to admit it, pain and suffering has some value.
Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.
Unlike some other religions, the validity of Christian faith rests upon what we believe about the gospel of Christ. But what exactly must one know to become a child of God? Let’s explore these thoughts in this brief article.
The phenomenon of “sin” has wrought a terrible harvest upon this earth. Consider this matter with us.
Some Christians have never graduated out of biblical kindergarten.
Every one uses the principles of “logic,” whether aware of it or not. Humans cannot function without some logical skill. When it comes to religion, however, many fling “logic” to the wind. No where is this more apparent that in considering the plan of divine salvation.
Those who teach that salvation is solely by faith, without further acts of obedience, have a difficult time reconciling Paul with himself. Study this matter with us.
Many have been deceived into believing that grace by definition excludes obedience. Nothing could be further from the truth.
An in-depth study of two contrasting ideas: what we’ve earned through sin and the free gift God has offered to humanity.
The declaration, “The righteous shall live by faith,” is found several times in the Bible. What is the significance of the expression? This essay explores this issue.