What is the purpose of baptism? Every question about baptism is answered by God, in His word. Who, how, where, when and why baptize are all questions answered in scripture. Different answers can be found in various Christian denominations and religions. I urge you to hold to what is found in scripture. Truth is … Read more
Recommended Recordings & Podcasts Some time ago I participated in a webinar Bible discussion forum on the topic of teaching teenagers the gospel and warning them against false teaching. I enjoyed the session. I am recommending the site as a good source for some serious Bible studies and discussions. I know all teachers participating. … Read more
Continued … in Prayer After the death of Jesus, the apostles went back to Galilee and, among other things, we read they returned to fishing. We do not know what they were thinking but it seems they were returning to their former life and that their hope in Jesus was damaged. When Jesus left … Read more
Great Multitudes Followed Him “When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him” (Matthew 8:1). Jesus had just finished His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In that powerful and poetic speech, Jesus challenged the people with teaching that calls for a change in people from the inside out. People’s behavior … Read more
Let No One Deceive You… “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience” (Ephesians 5:6). This is a sobering warning. If I am deceived by empty words (devoid of truth, reality and power) and pulled into religious error and sin, … Read more
Who is wise? I have often thought that you can identify wise people by listening carefully to what they say. Do they sound smart, so smart I can barely understand them? They always have a quick, certain answers. They just always seem to know what to say. The Bible says you identify a wise … Read more
Who and What is the Anti-Christ? The subject of the Anti-Christ tends to be pretty scary and sensational. People imagine monsters and demons of all kinds, usually linking the discussion with the Book of Revelation. Most imagine these things because that is what they have been told. It is not, however, what we find … Read more
Proverbs 1:2-7 “To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion– A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, To … Read more
The grace of God brings salvation … to all? “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and godly in the present age”(Titus 3:11-12). Grace is the kindness that brings salvation, but note that it tells us what to do! … Read more
What does it take to be a disciple of Christ? Jesus answers this question in a brief, clear way in a couple of statements. John 8:31 — “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the … Read more
