Things About the church of Christ that Surprise People
Due to a strict emphasis on following only the Bible (rather than a mixture of Scripture and tradition), the church of Christ differs from other religious groups. Often people are pleasantly surprised-even refreshed-to learn...
Does Mark 16:16 Belong in the Bible?
Some modern Bibles cast doubt as to whether the end of Mark (including Mark 16:16) belongs in the Bible.
Some omit Mark 16:9–20 altogether.
Others have a shorter ending after verse eight that says,...
Bio: Saul of Tarsus
One could make a case that Saul of Tarsus (Paul) is the most remarkable follower Jesus ever had.
Ten Facts About the Church of Christ
We read of it in the New Testament (Romans 16:16).
It exalts Christ as the only head of the church (Ephesians 1:22).
It has no creed but Christ and binds no name on...
Born in the House of Bread
Christ was born in Bethlehem. The literal meaning for the name Bethlehem is "The House of Bread."
Jesus was not born in the house of royalty, or the house of riches, or the house of...
27 Things We Are Saved By…
Things to Which Salvation Is Ascribed
Christ’s words (John 6:63).
The Holy Spirit (John 16:8; Titus 3:5).
Faith (Romans 10:10).
Repentance (Luke 13:3; 2 Peter 3:9).
Baptism (Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Titus 3:5).
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A Baptism in the New Testament
It is interesting to go back in time to see the church in its primitive state….when the Spirit was still directly instructing Christians on how God wanted religion practiced.
How Do We Know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?
While there is ample historical evidence that there was a man named Jesus of Nazareth who lived in the first century, some question if we can believe His claims to be the Christ, the Son of God.