Decisive Victory On September 6, 1863, forty-eight Confederate soldiers, commanded by Lieutenant Richard “Dick” Dowling (who was only twenty-five years old), waited for the Union invasion of Texas on the muddy banks of Sabine Pass. The Union had sent four … Read More
Does God Keep Score? Several years ago, I was having a conversation with someone about getting credit for ideas. I mentioned to them that it doesn’t matter to me if I get credit for an idea or not, because God … Read More
Where Should We Stand on the Issue of Fellowship The Bible doctrine of fellowship is a difficult subject for many because of the strong emotions involved in personal relationships. No one wants to withdraw fellowship from anyone, especially their friends … Read More
Baptism means “immersion, submersion” (Strong’s Greek Lexicon). Baptism is likened unto a burial (Romans 6:3-4). The Scriptures state that it is necessary for salvation (Mark 16:15-16; 1 Peter 3:21), remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16), and for our being … Read More
The Church The church is the blood bought institution for which Christ died (Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25). Its coming was promised by Christ (Matthew 16:18), it is part of the eternal plan which God has for the salvation of man … Read More