My God is the One and Only true and living God. It is He Who has created the universe and everything in it. It is He Who upholds all creation by the power of His Word. Knowing this, how can I but have all confidence? But let us look at His promises. Never will I [...]
Posted on May 12th, 2011 by doc
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So the Pope has exonerated the Jews for the death of Jesus. Yes, I do have something to say about that. In the first place, not being Catholic, I doubt the ability of the Pope to speak for the Lord. I respect the Pope, but I do not consider him to be the ultimate representative [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2011 by doc
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That may appear to be what Paul is saying in I Corinthians 15:29, but let us examine the statement both in its own context and in light of other verses. Although many today find the verse obscure and argue that it cannot be properly understood, it is evident that Paul expected the Corinthians to understand [...]
Posted on October 14th, 2010 by doc
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There seems to be a lot of unnecessary confusion about the topic of baptism. I am addressing several of those on this blog. This particular article will deal with the above question. Is there a particular “formula” given in the Bible that must be used when one is baptized? Matthew records Jesus as telling the [...]
Posted on April 9th, 2010 by doc
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Yeah, why? Why do some churches insist that baptism is, and can only be, immersion? Why is sprinkling or pouring not just as good? After all, they are a lot more convenient, and…Woah! Are we trying to please ourselves, or are we trying to please God? If we choose to please ourselves, then we are [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by doc
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There are two things that I really need to clarify before we begin our discussion. Both of these are essential to our understanding of the subject of baptism. Many teach today that baptism is not essential to salvation. They teach that is not a bad idea to be baptized after you are saved to show [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by doc
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