Is it scriptural for one person to worship by himself? Shouldn’t there be at...
Topic(s): Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
Many misuse Matthew 18:20 to teach that where two or more are gathered in the name of Christ, He is present with them in worship. While I believe Jesus is...
Since death seals man’s fate, why is there a judgment day?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Death, Eternity, and Judgment
Numerous times the Scriptures refer to the day of judgment, the day of the Lord, or the day of Christ. On that day, the Lord will judge all mankind. Paul...
What about the real presence of Jesus Christ at the communion?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
If I understand the question, it asks if the communion emblems become the literal body and blood of Jesus. This doctrine is known as transubstantiation. It originated in the Catholic church around...
Should I be re-baptized? I believe Jesus died for my sins and was baptized...
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Todd Clippard
The Bible teaches there are some things we must believe before we can be scripturally baptized. One is what you have already stated--a faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus for...
Does it really matter why one is baptized?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Acts two describes the beginning of the Lord's church almost two thousand years ago on the Jewish day of Pentecost.
Hearing Peter's words, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name...
How can we achieve religious unity?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Bible Infallibility, Denominationalism
As Jesus was preparing to face the cross, He went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray fervently for the disciples, knowing that they would face difficulty in sharing His...
How old should a child be before he should be baptized?
Topic(s): Baptism, Children, Family, Salvation, Youth
Todd Clippard
When a young person should be baptized is a difficult situation. The New Testament does not speak specifically to any "age of accountability" where one could know for...
Issues concerning the church, the Old Law, and instrumental music
Topic(s): Bible Authority, Church, Worship
Todd Clippard
Note from author - this is a response to a letter received covering a variety of topics concerning the church and her worship. The writer's comments are bracketed ...
What does it mean to speak in tongues?
Topic(s): Bible Infallibility
Todd Clippard
There is a general misunderstanding, especially among modern Pentecostals and charismatics as to the nature of tongues. Those who claim to speak in tongues today are referring to ecstatic utterances made...
Are all men born to go to hell because they inherit the sin of...
Todd Clippard
Topic(s): Bible Study, Sin, Denominationalism
First, we are not born to go to hell. The Bible teaches that hell was prepared by God for the devil and his angels (Matt 25:41).
One thing to remember...