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...
Salvation
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
What does the Bible teach about election?
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Written on November 7th, 2009 by CRAOM.net
Categories: Salvation
Tags: act of god, apostle paul, bible, biblical evidence, ephesians 1, ephesians 2, eternal life, hopelessness, Jesus Christ, romans 8, scripture, spiritual death, word of the lord
Categories: Salvation
Tags: act of god, apostle paul, bible, biblical evidence, ephesians 1, ephesians 2, eternal life, hopelessness, Jesus Christ, romans 8, scripture, spiritual death, word of the lord
Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God. To begin with, let's look at the biblical evidence. The Bible says prior to salvation, all people are dead in sin—spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-3). In this state of death, the 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...