John the Baptist made reference to the “baptism of fire” in Matthew 3:11, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He … 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 →
This is a question Pilate asked of Jesus in John 18:38 “Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in … Continue reading →
No, He does not! Of all the worship directed unto God, much of it is not acceptable because it is either not offered from the “heart” or it is not offered according to the “truth.” Jesus said, “God is Spirit, … 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 →
One thing for sure is that satan has no power over anyone that does not allow him to have it. There’s no such thing as “demon possession” today that would cause a person to act contrary to their will. Zechariah … Continue reading →
The Bible plainly reveals everything we should know about the devil. The first thing we MUST know is that HE IS OUR ENEMY! He is set to destroy our souls and drag us down to hell with him for all … Continue reading →
The Bible mentions a great host of people who will spend eternity in hell. In fact, the vast majority of people will be there! Jesus exhorts “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the … Continue reading →
