5 Views of Mark 16.16 We’re going to take a break from our scripture memorization and think about something I came across in my notes the other day. The Five Views of Mark 16.16 The Catholic: “He who believes not and is baptized shall be saved.” The Atheist: “He who believes and is baptized shall [...]

OUR NEED TO BE IMMERSED INTO CHRIST John R. Gentry Baptism is one of the more controversial subjects in religion. Different denominations teach different things concerning the mode and meaning of baptism. Whenever it is brought up, people generally frown or act disgusted and think, “Why is he bringing this up again? People have been [...]

Sierra Leone Radio hosted 2-15-09

Sierra Leone Radio hosted 2-8-2009

Conversion of Saul Several misconceptions surround the conversion of Saul of Tarsus who would later be Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. When was Saul converted? Where was he converted? How was he converted? The historical account of Saul’s conversion is found in Acts 9.1-20, and he recounts his conversion in Acts 22.4-16 and 26.12-18. [...]

Ask Your Preacher (12) Q: Ask your preacher where the Bible says anyone was ever baptized by sprinkling or pouring. Many of your preachers have been preaching and practicing such for a long time. Did you ever see your preacher pour a little water or sprinkle a few drops of water on the head of [...]

Have You Been Born Again? We hear many religious people describing themselves as being “born again.” Unfortunately, this phrase is generally used to describe someone who has not been “born again” in the way the New Testament describes and defines being “born again.” The phrase “born again” is used by John and Peter in two [...]

To Believe The Man, Obey The Plan (2) Larry Ray Hafley Denominational preachers tell us to put our faith “in the man, not the plan.” Our trust and belief, they say, must be in the person of Christ and not in any pattern or system of faith. Thus, they make a distinction between love and [...]

Are You In Christ? As many are trying to get back on the right track at the beginning of this new year, I thought it appropriate to ask the question, “Are you in Christ?” Why Be In Christ? “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every [...]

Answering Objections To Baptism (3) We continue and conclude our series of articles discussing some of the more common objections raised to Bible baptism (for archives see website). When we read what the Bible says concerning baptism, we can understand (cf. Eph. 3.4). It is when we allow human traditions and opinions to enter our [...]