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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Where does the Bible teach the church is to assemble on Sunday and partake...
Topic(s): Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
There are several passages indicating the early church assembled on the first day of the week.
Acts 20:7 not only teaches this, but also joins this gathering to the observance of...
Was John’s baptism for the remission of sins?
Topic(s): Salvation
Todd Clippard
Mark 1:4 teaches that John's baptism, during the time of its validity, was for the remission of sins. The phrase "for the remission of sins" means 'for the purpose of obtaining remission...
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...
Where did all the different races originate?
Topic(s): Bible Infallibility, Science
Todd Clippard
Most scholars generally agree the Caucasian peoples are the descendants of Japheth. Shem is considered the father of the Asian (sometimes called Mongoloid) peoples, and Ham the father of the...
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...