(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:16-He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. It is no secret that churches of Christ are often frowned upon by our religious neighbors for teaching that baptism (immersion in water) is part of God’s... Continue Reading →
Calling On The Name Of The Lord For Salvation Today Is Primarily A Reference To Baptism
(More Bible Studies Available At http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Joel 2:32-And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the LORD has said, Among the remnant whom the LORD calls. I hear it all... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Fourteen)
It is written: And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.' (Acts 22:16) The next text that we will examine in regards to the baptism texts of the New Testament deals with the conversion of the Apostle Paul (also known as... Continue Reading →
Baptism And Washing Away Sin
When the Lord appeared to Saul of Tarsus and confronted him with the guilt of sin, the humbled believer asked the Lord what he needed to do (Acts 9:6). He was instructed to go to the city of Damascus where he would be told what he must do (Acts 9:6-8). Saul did this (a true... Continue Reading →
Baptism Is The Real Sinner’s Prayer
It is written: And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the LORD has said, Among the remnant whom the LORD calls. (Joel 2:32) On the Day of Pentecost, the Apostle quoted this... Continue Reading →