Questions in this episode: – I have OCD and lots of anxiety, is this idolatry? – Before Jesus came to the earth, what kind of body did he have? – Why did Jesus answer Pharisees with two commandments instead of just one? – What are your thoughts on church members receiving counsel from outside the …
Questions in this episode: – If a person, who is claiming to be a Christian, isn’t serving, giving or reading their Bible does that mean they are not saved and going to hell if they die? – How can we be discerning with all the different people who are talking and teaching about the Bible? …
Questions in this episode: – What’s Jesus meaning regarding his comments about getting baptized? – Could you shed some light on the Trinity and how it’s still monotheism? – When Peter died was he in Rome or in Babylon? – What should we think about the new Pope and how does the Catholic church say …
Questions in this episode: – How long was it between trips up Mount Sinai that Moses made? – Does a pastor have to administer baptism and the Lord’s Supper or can a layperson do this too? – How can I be sure if I’m saved? And do I have to be perfect to be saved? …
Questions in this episode: – Can a saved person, in anger, say things that are not glorifying to God? – Can a Christian embrace homosexuality and abortion? – Can a person lose their salvation? Is once saved always saved biblical? – Will saved individuals go through the Tribulation? – Should Christians make the sign of …
Questions in this episode: – I was baptized 5 years back, and someone recently asked me if I was baptized in the Spirit as well. Can you explain what is meant by baptized in the Spirit? – My sibling was baptized at a young age, and is now 40, recently changed from a denomination of …
Questions in this episode: – Do you see any correlation between Peter saying that baptism saves you and the connection between the water and being carried through water judgement and Jesus being our arch. Any validity to that interpretation? – What part of our bodies are actually the soul? – Any thoughts on if the …
Questions in this episode: – Do I still share the gospel at work if I am at risk of losing my job? – What is your take on “many are called, but few are chosen”? – What is your recommendation for your typical lay person to learn Greek? – When is the right time to …
Questions in this episode: – Do we continue to tithe on retirement money that we basically have already tithed on? – What does Paul mean by the baptism of the dead? – What is your view on Roman Catholic apparitions? – Is anxiety and worry always a sin? – Courage and Bravery. Understand the challenge …
Questions in this episode: – If Jews are called God’s chosen people, why is the Church called the Bride of Christ? – What are we to do with the command, honor you father and mother, when my parent is a notorious criminal? – Adam and Eve had Cane, Abel and Seth whose lineage says …
Questions in this episode: – What does the Bible verses the Roman Catholic church say about sin, it’s consequence and confession? – Should I be in an employee job at a church: Pastor, Ministry Director or work for the church? – Does the physical act of baptism save you as those who believed in …
Questions in this episode: – What age was Ahaziah when he began his reign? The text in 2 Chronicles 22 says differs depending on the translation. – In Acts 14 there is a man who could never walk. Paul sees that he has faith and heals him. Does that mean that you need to …
Questions in this episode: – In Matthew 42:22, who are the elect? – Is baptism required in order to be taken in the rapture? – John Stott was considered to be one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, but he taught that the soul would be annihilated in hell. How could such …
Questions in this episode: – With the current state of our government, what is some encouragement as to why we are lucky to be living in these times? – What does the Bible say about burial or internment versus cremation? – Are Christians called to make the world a better place through boycotts or …
Given the various and conflicting views of water baptism, we must seek to digest and rightly understand all the related biblical data on this important ordinance.
Questions in this episode: – Is everyone going to have an adult glorified body, even those who died as young children? – What does Romans 2 mean? – Why do Messianic Jews call themselves that if there is no more separation between Jews and Gentiles anymore? – If the good news is believing in …
Questions in this episode: – When did the devil first sin? – After Jesus is baptized, he talks about “us”. Who does that refer to? – As a husband and godly man, what should I do when my wife and I are in constant disagreement? – What should I do when my wife walks …
Questions in this episode: – Is baptism by immersion a requirement to be granted Salvation, and is infant baptism valid? – Are there such things as ex-Christians? Were they truly believers or not? What is the Biblical perspective on “the great falling away”? – Why would God create humans when he knows that a …
Questions in this episode: – Did the disciples wonder if they were gong to see and experience everything that Jesus talked about? Why did Jesus say it the way He did? – When Jesus says “you”, who is He referring to? – What verses say that the cannon of Scripture is closed and that …
Questions in this episode: – Is claiming your weekly tithe on your income taxes considered giving or giving to receive back? – Why are pastors preaching that the church will be gone during the time of the anti-christ and the mark of the beast? Why would Paul preach that and why would God reveal …
“Does baptism save you?” The best answer is actually a question: “Which one?” Unfortunately, the word “baptism” causes students of the Bible a lot of confusion because, like a few other select Greek words, it is not translated – it is simply transliterated. Were it translated it would
Christians should boldly and enthusiastically seek to be identified with Christ in water baptism and in our ongoing and unabashed work of evangelism.
Advancing the gospel must include a careful explanation of biblical repentance which calls everyone to a lifelong penitent submission to the King of kings.
God’s plan of salvation leaves no room for pride, self-promotion, or independence – the person and work of Christ should lead to profound humility and reliance on him.
A Systematic Study of Ecclesiology
We should be careful not to misunderstand the role of the ceremonial signs (both in the Old and New Covenants) which God has chosen to represent his justifying work.
While the OT Ceremonial Laws have been set aside for the reality they pointed to, Christ did leave us with two continuing ceremonies or symbols that we must understand and rightly practice until he returns!
