Are You an Idolater?
The conflict between God and idolatry has gone on almost since the beginning of time. Idols are truly man’s invention, for “They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go” (Jeremiah 10:5). They were “dumb idols” (1 Corinthians 12:2; cp. Psalm 115:4-8; Habakkuk 2:18-19). This […]
Is Water Baptism Essential?
In light of the fact that Jesus said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mk. 16:16); that Peter wrote, “Which after a true likeness do also now save you, even baptism” (1 Pet. 3:21); and, that Ananais commanded Paul, “And now why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptized and wash away thy […]
Why We Believe Hell Is Real and Eternal
We begin with a summary of the Bible teaching on hell. It is a lake of fire (Revelation 20:10, 14, 15; 21:8). It is a furnace of fire (Matthew 13:42, 50). It is a flaming fire (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). It is a baptism of fire (Matthew 3:11-12). It is an unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43, 48). […]
