The Baptism of the Great Commission #2
A previous article expounded on three aspects of the Great Commission baptism: the element, action and the subjects of the baptism Jesus commanded (Mt. 28:18-20). This article will conclude that study: the purpose for that baptism and the significance of one being baptized “into the name of Jesus Christ.” In Paul’s first letter to the […]
The Shape of the World, According to God
Columbus had a radical idea. He followed the teachings of heretics and concluded that the earth was actually round, and he could sail west to get east. The idea was met with laughter as he was called a lunatic. The world was shocked when arrived back from his trip, albeit later than expected, and with […]
Respecting Bible Authority
Most religious division is caused by either ignorance or a lack of respect for the word of God and the authority of Christ. In this article, we will be doing a study of the true standard of Divine authority. First, we need to establish that Christ has all the right to rule. Jesus said in […]
Baptists Change Policy on Speaking in Tongues
On Wednesday, May 13th, after a decade-long resistance, the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board will admit missionary candidates who speak in tongues, a practice associated with Pentecostal and charismatic churches. This reverses a policy that was put in place 10 years ago. Allowing Southern Baptist missionaries to speak in tongues, or have what some […]
Can a Child of God Fall From Grace?
The Calvinist teaches that once one is saved, they are always saved. In the book, The Five Points of Calvinism by Steele and Thomas, they write, “The elect are not only redeemed by Christ and renewed by the Spirit: they are also kept in faith by the almighty power of God. All those who are […]
Tampering With the Purpose of God
God has a purpose for everything He does. Man’s obligation is to obey all the instructions of the Lord without alteration (Revelation 22:18-19). In changing any command of God, we may unintentionally be tampering with God’s purpose. An illustration of this purpose is found in the veil of the tabernacle. In Exodus 26:31-33, God commanded […]
The Baptism of the Great Commission #1
When Jesus was preparing His apostles for His return to His Father, He commissioned them to the work He had spent about three years preparing them for. Matthew’s record said, “All authority hath been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the […]
Humanism: America’s State Religion
Secular humanism has succeeded in becoming the state religion of our nation. The word “secular” has actually drawn attention away from the fact that humanism is a faith system. For that reason, it has been able to be promoted by tax-supported agencies such as the public school system. It is ironic that humanists, who have […]
Poured out on All Flesh
“And it shall be in the last days that I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your old men shall dream dreams. Yea and on my servants and my handmaidens in those days will I pour forth of my Spirit and they shall […]
Holy Spirit Baptism and Joel
Holy Spirit baptism is the only one of seven baptisms in the New Testament that is specifically mentioned in the Old Testament, although there are implications of Jesus’ baptism of suffering (Isa. 53) and the baptism of the great commission. That is, in the seed of Abraham all nations of the earth would be blessed […]