The Purpose for Baptism
“There is one baptism” (Eph. 4:5). Our last article discussed who is the subject of baptism. This article examines the purpose of baptism. When Philip preached to the eunuch, they came to certain water and the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What doth hinder me to be baptized?” (Acts 8:36). Why would the eunuch […]
Does Faith Alone Save You?
Many people believe faith alone saves. They tell us to believe in Jesus and say the “sinner’s prayer” for salvation. The only problem is, the Bible does NOT teach it. Faith is essential to salvation. No one will get to heaven without believing in Jesus (Jn. 14:6). However, nowhere does the Bible teach that faith […]
Four Truths About Man
If you asked most people, they would tell you that Jesus is the central figure of the scriptures. I’d have a hard time arguing with that, but we shouldn’t forget the importance of mankind in the Bible. The story of the Bible is really the story of mankind. It explains his nature and explores his […]
God’s Plan for Man
Paul said the Jews were “ignorant of God’s righteousness” (Rom. 10:3). Yet, we know the Jews were not ignorant of the fact that God is righteous. Rather, they were oblivious to God’s plan of making man righteous. “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to […]
A Little Change Never Hurts
Paul is a good example of a man who was wrong but then changed his mind. He said in Acts 22:3-5, “I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner […]
Obey the Gospel Now!
Before you die! You could die at any time. Be prepared. Be a faithful and dedicated child of God. The Bible declares, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27). There is a horrible price to pay for the person who dies outside of Christ. Before […]
A New Heart and a New Spirit
The expression “a new heart and a new spirit” occurs three times in Ezekiel (11:19, [“one heart”]; 18:31; 36:26). At this point in the book, Ezekiel is writing in 592 B.C. from Babylon and this section (chapters 8-11) is the vision of the exodus of God’s glory from the temple. While the exiles had been […]
The Judgment Seat of Christ
The week before last, the jury summons on Tuesday morning allowed me the opportunity to get reacquainted with our judicial system. This legal system has inherent respect and seriousness built into it with the title of “honorable judge,” the armed bailiff, the swearing-in of witnesses, the standing when the judge enters the room, the dress […]
Nullifying That by Which We Are Saved
We are saved by faith, but some may depart from the faith: “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils …” (1 Timothy 4:1). We are saved by grace, but some may fail of the grace of God: […]
A New Birth
In my trip back home, I got to see my new great-nephew — just a couple of hours after his birth. It’s pretty unusual for the timing to work out, but I sure was glad it did. I pray that I will get the chance to see him grow into a fine young man, to […]