Jesus said, “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). I’ve known quite a few people who have had a problem accepting the words of Jesus in Mark … Read More
Regarding this common “argument” that one can be saved without baptism because the thief on the cross was saved, here are six responses: 1. One doesn’t know that the theif wasn’t baptized under John’s baptism. It would be impossible to … Read More
When we come across a passage within the Bible that is difficult to interpret or seemingly means something that contradicts another plain teaching of scripture, we must look at it through our understanding of the plain teaching of scriptures. Many … Read More
What is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5? As you know, there are several different kinds of baptisms discussed within the New Testament. Matthew 3:11 mentions three: baptism of water, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and baptism of fire. John … Read More
Question 1: Must a person be baptized to be saved? Question 2: Can one lose his or her salvation? Question 3: Are the members of the church of Christ the only ones going to heaven? Question 4: If one loses … Read More