It is written: Revelation 16:14-For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. I hear it said quite often, “Mark, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Eight)
It is written: Matthew 3:11-I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Mark 1:8-I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Two)
It is written: concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation. (Hebrews 9:10) As strange as it may sound, in order to better understand the baptism of the New Testament, we must begin with the Old Testament. Many are not aware that baptism (ceremonial cleansing in... Continue Reading →
Lessons From Acts 15-Holy Spirit Baptism Was Temporary And Not For Every Christian
It is written: “So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:8-9) One of the great lessons we learn from the fifteenth chapter of Acts deals with the subject... Continue Reading →
When A Pentecostal False Apostle Threatens Your Death For Preaching The Bible
Being a Christian and a Gospel preacher demands sacrifice and being willing to suffer for Christ. Paul tells us that those who desire to live in godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (II Timothy 3:12), and Peter said that when we suffer as Christians we must glorify God on this behalf (or in this... Continue Reading →
Why Baptism In The New Testament Should Normally Be Understood As Baptism In Water
It is written: “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” (Galatians 3:27) In every New Testament passage where baptism and salvation are mentioned, baptism ALWAYS precedes salvation (cf. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-14; 1 Peter 3:20-21, etc). Many of our friends in denominational churches... Continue Reading →
Lessons From A Recent Study
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) Being a Christian and a Gospel preacher demands sacrifice and being willing to suffer for Christ. Paul tells us that those who desire to live in godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (II Timothy 3:12), and Peter said that when we suffer as Christians we must glorify God on this... Continue Reading →