Were the apostles and Apollos ever baptized in water?
Topic(s): Baptism, Bible Study
Todd Clippard
One of the qualifications of being an apostle was to have been a part of the ministry "beginning from the baptism of John" (Acts 1:22).
In Matthew 21:23-27, Jesus encounters a...
Where is Paradise?
Topics à Eternity
Todd Clippard
There is some confusion as to the identification and location of paradise. This is because the word itself is used in more than one way. For example, in Revelation 2:7 we read of...
How is God’s grace received?
Topic(s): Denominationalism, God's Mercy, Salvation
Todd Clippard
In spite of allegations to the contrary, no gospel preacher I know denies that all men who are saved are saved by grace. The Bible clearly teaches this (cf...
In what name should people be baptized today?
Todd Clippard
Topic(s): Baptism
I don't see anywhere in the Bible where any kind of statement must be repeated when baptizing a penitent believer. Most brethren I know say something like: "I baptize you in the...
Will God bring up forgiven sins at the Judgment?
Topic(s): Eternity, Judgment, Forgiveness, Sin
Todd Clippard
On the day of Judgment, there will be no recollection of forgiven sins.
In Psalm 103:12, God promises to remove our sins from us as far as the east is...
Should the church practice foot washing today?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Church, Denominationalism, Worship, Jesus
As He joined His disciples in their last Passover meal together, Jesus prepared them for their work of beginning the church and carrying the gospel to the world. It...
What happened Between the Old and New Testament
Topic(s): Time, Old Testament
Bob Prichard
The historical time between the completion of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament covers about 400 years. This is the time between Malachi, the last writing...
What do I have to do to become a Christian?
Topic(s): Bible Study
Todd Clippard
The most important question a person could ever ask is, "How do I become a Christian?" Though not asked in these exact words, the question is also found at least three...
If we are baptized by the Holy Spirit, why do we need water?
Topic(s): Baptism, Salvation
Todd Clippard
There are too many passages pertaining to water baptism following the ascension of Christ and the establishment of the church for us to disregard the usage of water in baptism. For...
Must Christians tithe?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Bible Study, Worship
The custom of giving a tithe, which means a tenth, to priests and kings is a very ancient custom. Genesis 14 gives the first Bible reference to a tithe. After...