IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO “SALVATION”? UNDERSTANDING THE FULLER MEANING OF THE SALVATION OF OUR SOULS. The question is whether it matters if we are not water baptized. The answer is that the Lord Himself commanded it. [Matthew 28:19] And it was an act He Himself was determined to perform. [Matthew 3:13-15] Peter describes baptism as a testimony, of a good conscience towards [...]
TESTING THE SPIRITS AND DOCTRINES THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS (Ephesians chapters 1-4:17)….EPH 3:7-11…4:13,14 “That henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, carried about with every wind of doctine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive…” with verse 17,18. John 8 (read) can [...]
THE OIL OF GOD “And the foolish said to the wise, give us your oil; for our lamps have gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.” [Matthew 25:8-9] That the Oil is [...]
IS IT LAWFUL FOR A CHRISTIAN TO BE A SOLDIER? The Law/instruction given by Moses from God can be divided up loosely into 3 categories; moral law, civil law, and ceremonial law or atoning law. A multitude of laws were given unto Abraham’s seed, a covenant people. They were/are set forth because of the fallen [...]