What is salvation? Salvation is being saved from the righteous judgment of God upon the sinner. A lot of people think that salvation means being saved from yourself or the devil. But that is not accurate. All who have sinned against God are under the judgment of...
What is sin? Sin is breaking the Law of God. 1 John 3:4 says, "Sin is lawlessness." Sin is a transgression of the law of God, an iniquity, an unrighteous act. Sin is a deviation from the will of God. It is a form of evildoing since it is in opposition to God's...
Jesus is the most important figure in all of human history. He is God in flesh (John 1:1,14; Col. 2:9), physically risen from the dead (John 2:19-21), Lord (Luke 24:34), and Savior (Acts 5:30-32). He came to die for sinners (Rom. 5:8) and to deliver people from the...
Christianity is a religion based upon the teachings and miracles of Jesus. Jesus is the Christ. The word "Christ" means anointed one. Christ is not Jesus' last name. Jesus is the anointed one from God the Father who came to this world, fulfilled the Old Testament...
On May 13, 2008, I was in a formal debate with a Oneness believer who said baptism was necessary for salvation. Following are my notes I prepared for that debate. I put them here as an additional help to readers. If you would like to read the opening paper I read at...
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, I debated Mr. Roger Perkins on "Is water baptism necessary for salvation?" Mr. Perkins is a Oneness believer and an ex-pastor in the oneness movement. Mr. Perkins holds the position that water baptism is necessary for salvation. I deny...
1 Pet. 3:21 says, "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." This is the only verse that says "baptism now saves you." But, is it...
1 Pet. 3:21 says, "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." This is the only verse that says "baptism now saves you." But, is it...
Mark 16:16 is frequently used by baptismal regenerationists to show that baptism is necessary for salvation. It says he who believes and is baptized will be saved. Therefore, they conclude that baptism is a necessary part of becoming saved. But, does this verse...
Hell is one of those subjects that makes people uncomfortable. We hear stories of hell being a place of fire, demons, and endless torment. Throughout history, many authors have written about it - Dante's Inferno, for example. Western culture is very familiar with the...