Is it appropriate to have table talks before observing the Lord’s Supper?
Topics(s) Lord's Supper; Worship
Todd Clippard
I think it is most appropriate to have "table talks" with Scripture readings before the observance of the Lord's Supper. Since 1999, I have traveled each year to Ghana, West...
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 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...
What about clapping in worship?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
There is no Bible authority for clapping in worship, either in time as part of the singing, or in the form of applause.
Clapping during singing is a form of percussive accompaniment. What...
What is the unforgivable sin?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Forgiveness, Sin
Is the unforgivable, or unpardonable, sin murder? Suicide? Backsliding? Jesus said, "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against...
What did Jacob take when he took Esau’s birthright?
The birthright was the natural privilege of the firstborn son. Receiving the birthright, the firstborn would become the head of the family, and would have charge of the family, including the family property.
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...
What is the middle verse of the Bible?
The KJV has an even number of verses (31,102) and, thus, does not have a single middle verse. The "middle verses" are Psalm 103:1-2, with 15,550 verses before and after.
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...
What Is The Meaning Of Faith, Substance, Hope, Evidence in Hebrew 11:1?
Many, both in the religious world and otherwise, have a gross misunderstanding of what constitutes faith. Contrary to scripture, many believe that faith is necessary to "fill in the gaps" in the absence of real, tangible evidence.