Faith, Works, and Ritualism
Religious Ritualism has always been a problem. This means that one is just going through motions, and going through motions without a heart of faith, even those commanded by God,…
Tag: grace
We Would See Jesus
“Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast: these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying,…
The Intent of the Law
“Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed would come to whom the promise…
By Grace through Faith
Grace, faith, and obedience are brothers in the kingdom of God. Some seem to dismiss the need to obey completely because they see grace in a lopsided kind of way.…
Why Do We Teach the Importance of Baptism?
Baptism, which, biblically, is immersion, is not our design. We didn’t invent it as a practice. We didn’t come up with the reasons for doing it. We weren’t the ones…
Baptism and How We Read
Think about these two statements: Baptism has nothing to do with salvation. Baptism now saves you. Which is true? I was studying with some who were adamant in their opposition…
Seeking Restoration
Much is made of what is termed the “Restoration Movement.” In theory, the idea is good. Restoration is a biblical idea, and who wouldn’t want that? In practice, the movement…
Can We Be Sure of Our Salvation?
Sometimes we may doubt whether or not we are truly saved. We feel that we aren’t good enough, that we don’t do enough, or that somehow we just cannot make…