Do you believe it is necessary to be drawn to the Lord? If so, how does it happen? Is there a mysterious force or urge that bubbles up in you? To find the answer, look to what the Bible says. Jesus said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws [...]
Why Be Baptized?
7 Reasons From The Bible
In the religious world, that is, among those who look to Jesus as the Savior and the Bible as God’s word, there is a debate about baptism. Is it necessary? What is its purpose? How is it done? And so on. This article will focus on why should one be baptized? 1. Because Jesus said [...]
“Must” Is Not An Option
The book of Acts is a history of the early church. It traces it from the beginning in Acts 2 to Paul’s imprisonment in chapter 28. While it mainly focuses on the work of two apostles, Peter and Paul, it is more than just an account of their lives. The book is an inspired look [...]
How Many Paths Are There?
Have you ever talked to someone that believed there were many paths leading to heaven? Usually this person believes in Jesus and goes to church somewhere, at least occasionally. They are sincere and love people. This is part of their problem; they love people so much that they are unwilling to accept that some will [...]
Power In The Word
Paul wrote that the gospel is God’s power unto salvation (Rom. 1:16). Many people in modern religions deny this. It is obvious the Jew, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist reject the gospel altogether. However, it just as true that denominations do not believe the gospel is the power unto salvation. There may be exceptions, but they [...]
Five Things A Pastor Won’t Tell You 5
Note: In this material, the term “pastor” is used in its common usage; a leader of a denominational church. It is not used in the biblical sense as outlined and illustrated in the New Testament (Acts 20:17-32; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). 5. Some Believers Will Burn In Hell Not all believers [...]
Five Things A Pastor Won’t Tell You 4
Note: In this material, the term “pastor” is used in its common usage; a leader of a denominational church. It is not used in the biblical sense as outlined and illustrated in the New Testament (Acts 20:17-32; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). 4. Faith Alone Will Not Save You. There are certain [...]
Five Things A Pastor Won’t Tell You 3
Note: In this material, the term “pastor” is used in its common usage; a leader of a denominational church. It is not used in the biblical sense as outlined and illustrated in the New Testament (Acts 20:17-32; 1 Pet. 5:1-4; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). 3. Denominations Are Not The New Testament Church of Christ. [...]
Did God Overlook Sin In The Old Testament?
Some people are under the impression that God did not hold people in the Old Testament accountable for their sins and will not in the Day of Judgment. This thinking is sometimes based on Acts 17:30, “Truly, the times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” Is this saying God [...]
Churches of Christ: Misconceptions 4 Works Salvation
Churches of Christ are wrongly viewed by most people. They are often accused of believing or practicing something that they reject and rejecting that which they accept. We suppose this may be true of most religious movements to one degree or another. One area where members of the Church of Christ are maligned is salvation, [...]
