Can a person fall from grace?
Topic(s): Denominationalism, Salvation
Todd Clippard
Many of our religious friends believe once a man is saved, he can never sin or fall in such a way as to lose his salvation. This is known as the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How many heavens are mentioned in the Bible?
Topics: Bible Study, General Bible Questions
Todd Clippard
The Bible uses the word heaven in three senses:
1. The atmosphere where the birds fly (Genesis 1:20).
2. Outer space where we see the moon and stars (Genesis 1:16-17).
3. The...
If I enjoy instrumental music in worship, why shouldn’t I use it?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): God's Will, Worship
God intended for those who worship Him to enjoy their worship. Worship is a special time for those who share the common faith to come together to praise and honor...
Do the original Bible manuscripts exist?
Topic(s): Bible Study
Todd Clippard
With reference to the "original scriptures," to our knowledge they do not exist. The early writings were on primitive paper or animal skins, thus making them highly susceptible to the elements,...
Is there a Biblical command for Sunday evening worship?
Todd Clippard
Topic(s): Worship
The New Testament teaches by command and example that the church should come together each Lord's Day (1 Corinthians 11:18-20; 16:1-2; Acts 20:6-7). A time is not specified for this gathering.
Most congregations...
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...