Who is a real Christian?
Topic(s): Church, Salvation
Todd Clippard
The word Christian means "one who belongs to Christ." Galatians 3:26-29 says:
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as...
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...
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...
At the last supper Jesus said to the disciples he would not drink wine...
Topics(s) Lord's Supper; Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
First, the statement made by Jesus was He would not drink it until he drank it with them in His Father's kingdom (Matthew 26:26-29). This kingdom does not...
When was the first Sabbath day, and why do so many people fail to...
Topic(s): Bible Authority, Old Testament, Worship
Todd Clippard
The first mention of the sabbath is Genesis 2:3. Actually, the text only identifies the day as the seventh day. The first mention of the word sabbath does...
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...
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 is the difference between a pitch pipe and a piano?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
It is sometimes jokingly said the difference between a pitch pipe and a piano is that the pitch pipe knows when to be quiet. In all seriousness, the difference between them is...
What is the worship that is pleasing to God?
Topic(s): Bible Authority, Worship
Todd Clippard
Of utmost importance is to understand what is meant by the word "worship." The primary word translated "worship" in the New Testament is the Greek word proskuneo. Literally, it means...
Why should we not pray to Mary?
Topic(s): Prayer, Worship
Todd Clippard
Colossians 3:17 teaches us to do all things in the name of Jesus. This means we must do things by his authority. You may recall in old TV shows where a...