Ananias and Sapphira’s “Strange Fire”
Situating the infamous story of Ananias and Sapphira in its canonical context can answer some of the troubling questions that are often raised.
A Better Sinner’s Prayer: Baptism as Calling on the Name of the Lord to Be Saved
Baptism is an act of faith whereby the penitent sinner calls upon the name of the risen Lord Jesus to be saved.
Baptism in the Gospels
Jesus took John’s baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins and filled it with new and eschatological significance
Baptism in the Book of Acts
The events in the book of Acts make it clear that baptism was understood as an essential part of conversion.
Baptism in the Epistles
From the NT epistles passages on baptism we see that all the blessings of salvation are associated with baptism by faith.
Concluding Implications and Applications for Baptism as Calling on the Name of the Lord
Concluding Implications and Applications for Baptism as Calling on the Name of the Lord.
The World’s Empty Philosophies
The influence of false teachers and infiltration of “special knowledge” into the church is still a problem for the church today.
Resources on Baptism and Membership
Resources to help you think more biblically about baptism and meaningful membership in the local church
The Gospel of the Messiah
The story of Christ's death and resurrection "in accordance with the Scriptures" forms the gospel, the good news of Jesus the Messiah.