To be converted to someone or something basically means “to turn to, return to, turn back,” etc. Biblical conversion always involves a person turning to the Lord from the heart and is manifested through faith and obedience (Rom. 6:17; Heb. … Read More
What Does It Mean To Be Baptized? In the first century when the new covenant replaced the old covenant as the authority under which people live, circumcision was replaced with baptism as evidence of being in a covenant relationship with … Read More
Three times the book of Acts records non-Christians asking a familiar question. The Philippian Jailer asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16: 30). The Jews on Pentecost asked, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (2:37). … Read More
To Baptize Or Not To Baptize? That Is The Question 1 Corinthians 1:17 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none … Read More
“And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36) Many reject the concept that water baptism is for the forgiveness of sins, saying, “There’s no power in the water.” In 2 Kings 5:9-14 … Read More