Essentials to Conversion: Baptism
When a man hears the word of God and develops faith, he must go on to confess Christ and repent of his sins (Romans 10:9-17; Acts 3:19). Many people say that is all that is necessary to be converted, to become a child of God. However, the Bible declares there is yet another thing to […]
Essentials to Conversion: Confession
Previously we have noted that both hearing and faith are essential to salvation. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Without believing in Jesus, a man will die in his sins (John 8:24). However, hearing God’s word and having a belief is not the only thing essential […]
Essentials to Conversion: Repentance
Hearing, faith, and confession are necessary to salvation (Romans 10:9-17). Repentance is no less necessary. Peter told sinners in the first century to “Repent … and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). If we were in the […]
Essentials to Conversion: Faith
Our last post pointed out that one must hear the word of God before he can be converted to the Lord. Next, the Bible says one must have faith, which only comes by hearing. Note what Paul said, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). When the […]
Essentials to Conversion: Hearing the Word
There are those who say for a man to be saved he must be acted upon by the Holy Spirit, Who bestows faith. However, the Bible teaches one must hear the gospel of Christ in order to develop faith. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). This […]
The Peace of God
Most people enjoy peace in their lives. Turmoil is avoided, if possible. People go on vacations, go to spas, watch movies and read books in search of peace. However, few people find true peace. There is a peace that only God can provide. It is not peace like that of the world, temporary and shallow. […]
The Law of Liberty
There are many today who believe the religion of Christ is without law. They will say something like, “We are not under the law, but grace.” Their idea is, a man simply enjoys the grace of God without having to be concerned with the keeping of commandments. This is not so! First, James said, “But […]
Feelings Will Lead You Astray
The Bible says, “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool …” (Prov. 28:26). Naaman the leper, felt the prophet of God should have put on a show for his healing (2 Kgs. 5:9-11). Naaman thought if the river Jordan was good, then the rivers of Damascus were even better (2 Kgs. 5:12). […]
Salvation in Christ Alone
It has long been affirmed by those who seek to follow Jesus that salvation can be found in Him alone (John 14:6). However, in recent years there have been debates among various religious bodies over whether or not people can be saved outside of Christ. We will examine why it is only through Jesus that […]
Who May Be Baptized?
“There is one baptism.” So wrote Paul as he set forth his “unity platform” (Eph. 4:5). This article examines who is the subject of baptism. This was the essence of the eunuch’s question. Philip had preached to him Jesus and “as they went on their way they came unto certain water and the eunuch said […]