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Tag Archives: baptism
Are You Really Saved? What To Do If You Doubt It?
I much prefer practical discussions about following Jesus to theoretical, theological discussions about Christianity, though sometimes the theoretical must be addressed because it affects the practical. Never Saved or Falling Away? I have a conflict with most evangelical pastors over … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelicals, Gospel, Holiness
Tagged baptism, believe and be baptized, eternal security, Holiness, really saved?, receiving the Holy Spirit, salvation
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Becoming a Christian
This is the Bible study on becoming a Christian that I sent to my (very small) mailing list at RebuildingTheFoundations.com. I think it is worth posting here as well. Becoming a Christian In previous Bible studies, we have talked about … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Gospel
Tagged baptism, born again, Gospel, John 3 3, repentance, water baptism
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Early Christianity in a Nutshell
I’ve been looking for a way to describe the Christianity I see in the early church fathers for many years. In the midst of a discussion with a friend, this outline came to me. 1. The Gospel: They preached total … Continue reading
Posted in Early Christianity
Tagged baptism, communion, early christianity, eucharist, lord's supper
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Escaping the Corruption That Is in the World Through Lust
In the last post we talked about the promise of the Gospel: because of grace sin will no longer have power over us, and we will escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. We talked about the … Continue reading
Surrender, Repentance, and Baptism: Part II
I got the phrase “Kingdom Gospel, surrender, and baptism” from Marc Carrier, a missionary to Africa. He wrote on Facebook, “Over 20 pastors in attendance. Taught kingdom gospel, surrender, repentance, and baptism.” Yesterday we covered the Kingdom Gospel. I’m going … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel
Tagged baptism, Gospel, gospel of the kingdom, repentance, Surrender
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Kingdom Gospel, Surrender, Repentance and Baptism
I got the phrase “Kingdom Gospel, surrender, and baptism” from Marc Carrier, a missionary to Africa. He wrote on Facebook, “Over 20 pastors in attendance. Taught kingdom gospel, surrender, repentance, and baptism.” What he meant by that is desperately important. … Continue reading
The Sinner’s Prayer & the Gospel
The “Sinner’s Prayer” has come up a lot for me lately. On Sunday, I was in a “Life Group,” which the other, more long-term members do not hesitate to call Sunday school. We’re going through a book on prayer, and … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelicals, Gospel, Modern Doctrines
Tagged atonement, baptism, Gospel, John 3:5, resurrection, Romans 10:9-10, sinner's prayer, water baptism
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The Taboo Scriptures
I was asked today by a friend, and a couple days ago on Facebook, if the Scriptures that I claim are “taboo” to American Christians all concern faith and works. The answer is that verses on works comprise the majority … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Modern Doctrines
Tagged 1 corinthians 11, baptism, common treasury, forsaking all, mammon, money, riches, taboo scriptures, taboo verses, Trinity, wealth
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Saying What the Apostles Say
I’ve talked about this on the blog before, but this is worth talking about over and over. Here’s the issue I’m asserting: If the apostles said something that you can’t repeat without explanation or caveat, it is because your theology … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Modern Doctrines
Tagged apostles, apostolic tradition, baptism, faith vs works, Scripture, speaking, Trinity
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