This has been a long asked question in the church, and there are numerous ones associated with it. Did my first baptism count? Do I have to be Saved to be baptized? Will being baptized Save me? Let's examine the Scriptural basis for baptism. 'The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people: for all Read the rest...
Christian Issues
Baptism: Why is it Necessary?
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Written on May 21st, 2011 by admin
Categories: BLOG, Christian Issues
Tags: Jesus Christ, kingdom of god, scripture, voice of god
Categories: BLOG, Christian Issues
Tags: Jesus Christ, kingdom of god, scripture, voice of god
A biblical overview: Should Christians Live by The Law or by Grace?
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Written on May 20th, 2011 by admin
Categories: BLOG, Christian Issues
Tags: christians, colossians 2, eternal life, galatians 3, israelites, Jesus Christ, relationship with god, romans, sacrificial lamb, scripture
Categories: BLOG, Christian Issues
Tags: christians, colossians 2, eternal life, galatians 3, israelites, Jesus Christ, relationship with god, romans, sacrificial lamb, scripture
The law, or the Old Covenant, was initially put into motion for the Israelites at Mt. Sinai by God in the form of the 10 commandments. Its purpose is to reveal the true nature of God, and govern how we conduct ourselves. On the flip side, the law shows us just how sinful and distant we are from God making it impossible to be right with Him by singlehandedly trying to perfect all of His laws. So, was the law a set up for us to fail? Well, not really. God knew that no one would be Read the rest...
The Meaning of Baptism
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Written on May 18th, 2011 by admin
Categories: Christian Issues, Salvation
Tags: baptismal regeneration, infant baptism, local church, new testament, true believer, true believers
Categories: Christian Issues, Salvation
Tags: baptismal regeneration, infant baptism, local church, new testament, true believer, true believers
A book on evangelicalism recounts a recent development in the practice of baptism: “Generally, new converts are baptized in the ocean. Here is what happens. After the words of the baptismal covenant have been exchanged, two deacons hold the person’s hands and feet in a horizontal stretch, swing the convert back and forth, and then throw the convert into a wave ‘in the name of the Father.’ The convert is washed to shore. The deacons quickly pick up the convert and throw him or Read the rest...
What is the Rock? An Analysis of Matthew 16:18
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Written on May 16th, 2011 by admin
Categories: Christian Issues
Tags: bible, bible student, cult, denomination, ephesians 2, Jesus Christ, lord jesus christ, matthew 16, prophets, scripture, word of truth
Categories: Christian Issues
Tags: bible, bible student, cult, denomination, ephesians 2, Jesus Christ, lord jesus christ, matthew 16, prophets, scripture, word of truth
A correct hermeneutic strives for an “analysis of the plain meaning of words in their literary and historical contexts.” (Moore, The Hermeneutic of Historical Distance). It is essential that the Bible student keep before him a sound philosophy of interpretation when examining any passage, especially when that passage is difficult or controversial. Someone who forces his own denominational or religious ideals on the text of Scripture is not being a workman who “correctly handles Read the rest...
The Doctrines of Grace
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Written on May 16th, 2011 by admin
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: 2 thessalonians 2, biblical perspective, ephesians 1, five points of calvinism, grace of god, limited atonement, perseverance of the saints
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: 2 thessalonians 2, biblical perspective, ephesians 1, five points of calvinism, grace of god, limited atonement, perseverance of the saints
The Doctrines of Grace, otherwise known as the Five Points of Calvinism, are central truths found in the Bible. The reference to these truths as the "Five Points of Calvinism," are referring to the 16th century reformer, John Calvin who reintroduced these truths to the forefront of thinking, during "dark age" of Catholic dominance. Calvin did so in response to the unbiblical tendencies of Jacobus Arminius, a dutch theologian whose views contradicted the biblical perspective of John Read the rest...
Benny Hinn, yapp his a False Teacher
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Written on December 1st, 2009 by admin
Categories: False Teachers
Tags: Benny Hinn, benny hinns, charismatic man, charismatic movement, false hope, false prophecies, False Prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, word of god
Categories: False Teachers
Tags: Benny Hinn, benny hinns, charismatic man, charismatic movement, false hope, false prophecies, False Prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, word of god
I have had so many people tell me not to judge Benny Hinn. I have been told that he is an anointed vessel of God and that everything he does aligns with the Word of God. People, that is not the case. When I became a Christian, I was in the charismatic movement for few years. I have seen Benny Hinn live, on TV and at Church. When I speak of him I don’t speak from not knowing and always am sure. I will never make an allegation on anyone and call them a false teacher if he/she was not. Benny Read the rest...
How can I be sure of my salvation?
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Written on November 7th, 2009 by CRAOM.net
Categories: Calvinist Side, Salvation
Tags: 1 john, apostle john, heresy, holiness, Jesus Christ, moral truth, obedient life, proactive approach, scripture, sinless perfection, sound doctrine, true believer, true believers
Categories: Calvinist Side, Salvation
Tags: 1 john, apostle john, heresy, holiness, Jesus Christ, moral truth, obedient life, proactive approach, scripture, sinless perfection, sound doctrine, true believer, true believers
There are two important tests in Scripture for a person to determine whether or not he or she is a true believer. There is first of all an objective test, which asks, "Do I believe?" Ask yourself if you affirm the Scripture's record of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Do you believe that He is God manifest in the flesh? Do you believe that God saves sinners solely through the merits of Jesus Christ's obedient life and substitutionary death on the cross? Second is the subjective or Read the rest...
Is it possible for redeemed people to lose their salvation?
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Written on November 7th, 2009 by CRAOM.net
Categories: Calvinist Side, Salvation
Tags: according to scripture, assurance of salvation, bible, christians, elect, ephesians 1, eternal life, eternally, everlasting life, hebrews, inheritance, jude 24, lack assurance, nothing in the universe, psalm 51, romans 8, scripture, true believer, true christians
Categories: Calvinist Side, Salvation
Tags: according to scripture, assurance of salvation, bible, christians, elect, ephesians 1, eternal life, eternally, everlasting life, hebrews, inheritance, jude 24, lack assurance, nothing in the universe, psalm 51, romans 8, scripture, true believer, true christians
The Bible says, "No!" One who is saved "has everlasting life, and ... is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24). Eternal life by definition cannot be temporary. It is the present possession of all those who have truly trusted Christ. Romans 8:28-39 reveals clearly that there is nothing in the universe that can separate the elect from the love of God. The One who chose to save you "is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great Read the rest...
Regeneration
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Written on November 7th, 2009 by CRAOM.net
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: act of god, baptismal regeneration, cult, divine grace, gracious assistance, history of theology, latin church, moral course, new testament, protestant theology, reformers, word of god
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: act of god, baptismal regeneration, cult, divine grace, gracious assistance, history of theology, latin church, moral course, new testament, protestant theology, reformers, word of god
A. A. HODGE; revised by B. B. WARFIELD Regeneration (from Lat. re-, again + generare, beget) is a theological term used to express the initial stage of the change experienced by one who enters upon the Christian life. It is derived from the New Testament, where the "new birth" (1 Pet. i. 3, 23; Titus iii. 5; John iii. 3 f.) is the beginning of that "renewal" which produces the "new creature." In the history of theology the term has been used with varying latitude of meaning. Among the Jews Read the rest...
Calvinism vs. Arminianism
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Written on November 7th, 2009 by CRAOM.net
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: almighty power, elect, eternal destiny, eternally, gift of salvation, god the father, good over evil, helplessness, holy spirit, human nature, new birth, regeneration, repentance, saints, sinful nature, systematic theology, total depravity, triune god
Categories: Calvinist Side
Tags: almighty power, elect, eternal destiny, eternally, gift of salvation, god the father, good over evil, helplessness, holy spirit, human nature, new birth, regeneration, repentance, saints, sinful nature, systematic theology, total depravity, triune god
According to Arminianism, salvation is accomplished through the combined efforts of God (who takes the initiative) and man (who must respond) - man's response being the determining factor. God has provided salvation for everyone, but His provision becomes effective only for those who, of their own free will, choose to cooperate with Him and accept His offer of grace. At the crucial point, man's will plays a decisive role; thus man, not God, determines who will be recipients of the gift of Read the rest...