Bible Q&A: A Question About Teaching Baptism and Romans 6:3-5

What if someone is baptized for the remission of sins in order to become a member of the church of Christ…but does not know that baptism is a likeness of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ when baptized (Romans 6:3-5)? Good question.  On the one hand, the conversions recorded in Acts do not show… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Teaching Baptism and Romans 6:3-5

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Zechariah: A Warning, Some Encouragement, and a Messianic Prophecy

Both Christ and His church are depicted in the New Testament (with imagery similar to Zechariah’s) as fighting a spiritual war against Satan (2 Cor. 10:3-5; Eph. 6:10-18; 1 Thess. 5:8; Jude 3; Rev. 1:16; 6:2; 19:11-13).  Whatever victories the church has in this spiritual war are because Jesus is with us (John 15:4-5), and those within the church shall certainly rejoice because of the salvation given to them by God’s grace (Phil. 4:4-7).  It strengthens my faith to see – in us – the fulfillment of these prophecies.… Read More Zechariah: A Warning, Some Encouragement, and a Messianic Prophecy

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Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful for a Christian to Salute or Honor A National Flag?

Christians must only worship the God of heaven (Rev. 22:8-9).  Yet, we are also commanded to give honor to governmental authorities (Matt. 22:21; Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:17).  The “Caesar,” “governmental authorities,” and “emperor” referred to by Jesus, Paul, and Peter would be the same entities which persecuted Christians severely and who would have a hand in their deaths, but Christians were still commanded by God to show honor to them. … Read More Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful for a Christian to Salute or Honor A National Flag?

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