NJ Bible Study

What does the Bible say about Baptizing Babies?

  What does the Bible say about Baptizing Babies? It may come as a surprise to some but the Bible says nothing about baptizing babies.  Yet, infant baptism is commonly practiced by many in the name of Christ even though there is not a single instance of or instruction for baptizing infant children. Jesus wanted the little … Read more

Baptized How? Immersion — Pure and Simple.

  Baptism is Immersion – pure and simple. The Greek word for baptize means immerse, dip or dunk.  It involves putting something in and lifting it out again.  If I intend to obey the Lord’s instructions in baptism, I must be immersed. The command to be baptized in the Bible is always in water.  That … Read more

Are God’s Commands Annoying?

  Are God’s commands annoying? The commands of the Lord are not burdensome, that is unless I want to do what I want to do!  Let’s consider a couple verses:  “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.  And His commandments are not burdensome”  (1 John 5:3).  “Therefore be imitators of God as … Read more

Tired of Organized Religion?

  Tired of Organized Religion? If  you read Matthew 15 you will find that Jesus was frustrated with the religion of His day … not only pagan idolatry but also what was being practiced by God’s own people!  What was the problem?  Jesus asked, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your … Read more