Yes, Romans four and the example of Abraham does apply to us today. Notice verse 3, “For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” The context and purpose of Romans 4 … Continue reading →
Some denominations believe babies are to be baptized while others do not. What do you believe? Upon what have you based your belief? The answer to this question is not subject to one’s feeling, opinion, pastor, council, or decree. Only … Continue reading →
Actually, there are six baptisms mentioned in the New Testament: John’s baptism (in water, Luke 3:16), the baptism of suffering (human suffering, Mark 10:39), baptism of the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16), baptism of fire (hell fire, Matthew 3:11), baptism of … Continue reading →
John 6:44 reads, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.” Many refer to this verse in an effort to support their man-made doctrine … Continue reading →
Yes. II Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” II Peter … Continue reading →
“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel” (1 Corinthians 1:17). This verse is used by denominations in an effort to counteract the New Testament’s teaching regarding baptism being essential for salvation (Mark 16:16; Acts … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by water baptism. “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by water baptism. “There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ” … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by repenting of their sins, “The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,” (Acts 17:30). As willing as God is to save, he cannot save anyone without their repentance. … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by the word of God, James says, “Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and … Continue reading →
This quotation is found in Acts 22:1 and Romans 10:13. Many people quote these verses in an attempt to “prove” that all one has to do to be saved is simply say “Lord save me.” But there is far more … Continue reading →
No! The Bible certainly does not teach so. I certainly do not believe nor teach it. Nor do I know of anyone else who believes or teaches that works of merit save. Such an idea is just as wrong as … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by works. James 2:24 says, “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.” The word of God could not be any liner! any man who says we are not … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by the blood of Christ. Colossians 1:14 says, “in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Such passages abound throughout the New Testament to confirm that without Christ’s shed blood on the … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by faith. Romans 5:1 says, “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Many passages make it clear that without faith there can be no salvation. “But without … Continue reading →
Yes, sinners are saved by the grace of God. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Grace is the unmerited favor of God. We … Continue reading →
This is the most important question in the world! Whoever you may be or whatever you may achieve in this life will not matter when you stand before God. Every person MUST: Believe In Jesus Christ. Jesus said “. . … Continue reading →
There are several things necessary to be pleasing in God’s sight. Far too many people chose to “go their own way” and never consider what God wants. They are satisfied that if they feel comfortable with what they are doing … Continue reading →
A person who relies on his feelings when it comes to religion has no authority higher than himself and is therefore without the authority of God. This is subjectivism – “a doctrine that individual feeling or apprehension is the ultimate … Continue reading →
To be lost means you are “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1. 5), “dead in your trespasses” (Colossians 2:13), “ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) “As it is written:“There is none … Continue reading →
