Here is what I believe the7 top Bible verses on Baptism. What ones would you include that I left out? Baptism Is The process of baptism has been controversial for many years; some baptized babies by sprinkling. Others insist on baptism by submersion but in this article, I am only addressing Bible verses on baptism with some added commentary but the word and act itself of baptism should be explained and expounded a bit. The Greek word for baptism is... Read more
What would you consider 3 essentials for a biblical church? Is your church using these three “essentials?” Why are they essential? Three Essentials What would you consider 3 essentials of not just a healthy church but of a biblical church? For many centuries, these 3 things have been found in the church on a consistent basis since the founding of the church in the first century but they seem to be disappearing in the churches of today. Why does the... Read more
Is it acceptable for a church member or members to correct their pastor? If so, what are these circumstances and how should it be done? Open Rebuke? I do not believe that anyone, pastors included, should be confronted in an antagonistic way by someone who believes there are mistakes or doctrinal errors are being taught in the church. This should be done privately, one on one, to avoid humiliating anyone. As a pastor myself, I have had to go to... Read more
When does a pastor or church board or membership know when it’s time to discipline a church member? When do you know when it’s time to have them disfellowshipped? The Matthew 18 Model One of the most difficult things that a church has to do is to discipline a sinning church member. I don’t mean sin in general for if every church member had to be disciplined who ever sinned that would mean everyone would have to be, including the... Read more
Have you read or heard about Mark Dever’s book “9 Marks of a Healthy Church?” If so, do you think it’s true? Marks of a Healthy Church The book “9 Marks of a Healthy Church” by Mark Dever is an exceptional book that clarifies what a healthy church should look like. He covers nearly every essential for a biblical church to feed and equip the congregation, from biblical preaching, church discipline, what is true conversion, biblical principles on church leadership... Read more
Have you posted something on Facebook that brings comments from others that you weren’t expecting? I used to use Facebook to stay connected with college friends, but then it expanded out to high school classmates, teachers, parents, grandparents and even people I used to babysit. With millions of users, it’s a wonderful channel to spread positive messages, encouragement and hope to the people you are connected with. Are you friends with everyone you have ever known or just your relatives?... Read more
What is the 3rd Commandment? What does it mean that we shouldn’t take the Lord’s name in vain? Is this commandment still relevant today and for all people? The 3rd Commandment Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Israel’s Treatment of God’s Name The Jews were so terrified of mispronouncing God’s Holy Name that they didn’t even say it... Read more
What is the 8th Commandment? Was the commandment to not steal given only to Israel or is it given for all people for all time? The 8th Commandment Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal.” The commandment, “You shall not steal” was given by God to Israel at Mount Sinai as a direct order but this applies to every person on the face of the earth. Today, the 8th commandment is one of the most broken of all the commandments that... Read more
One of the hotly debated issues in our society concerns the issue of riches and wealth. The vast majority of people believe that to be wealthy, you must become rich by accumulating large sums of money. Some believe being wealthy is a result of hard work and sacrifice. Others believe being wealthy is a result of taking advantage of someone else. Some Christians believe that if you are not wealthy, you are missing out on what God wants for you.... Read more
What is the 4th Commandment? Is the Sabbath command written only for the Jews? Are Christians to observe a Saturday Sabbath? The 4th Commandment Exodus 20:8-11 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock,... Read more
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