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2024-04-04T15:22:59-05:00

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Does a person need to be water baptized to be saved?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 3:22 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Does a person need to be water baptized to be saved? What exactly is the purpose of baptism? While some teach that water baptism is necessary for salvation, Scripture makes the opposite claim – that it is not water baptism but spiritual baptism into the resurrection of Christ that actually saves (1 Peter 3:23). Furthermore, the Apostle Paul states that Christ did not send him to baptize but to preach the Gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17) – an odd statement... Read more

2024-04-04T15:17:51-05:00

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If Jesus died for everyone, is everyone saved?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 3:17 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: If Jesus died for everyone, is everyone saved? Scripture is clear that those who reject the Gospel (unbelievers) are not saved and remain unforgiven and unrighteous in God’s eyes. Diving Deeper: The idea that the whole world is saved (universal salvation) is popular today, but Scripture does not support it. Below are a few examples from the Bible where we see that a certain group (unbelievers) will perish, be punished, or never experience life with God. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16... Read more

2024-04-04T15:14:18-05:00

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How do you become a Christian?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 3:14 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: How do you become a Christian? The word “Christian” was first used in Acts 11:26, and it refers to people who believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ for forgiveness and eternal life (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:1; Romans 10:13). We become Christians by believing the same message about Jesus Christ and receiving Him into our lives. Diving Deeper: The word “Christian” has been hijacked, so the term means different things to different people.... Read more

2024-04-04T15:00:42-05:00

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Why did Jesus Christ have to die?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Why did Jesus Christ have to die? To understand why Christ died, we don’t need to look further than the Law which states, “without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22). Jesus’ death was required for our forgiveness, and His death brought perfect forgiveness to all who believe (Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 10:14). Diving Deeper: The precise meaning of Christ’s death has been debated for over 2,000 years. What exactly did Christ accomplish, and how did... Read more

2024-04-04T14:57:41-05:00

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Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 2:57 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead? The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves His divinity – that He has power over sin and death. But the resurrection is also important to the believer, as it is the means by which we have received new, resurrection life and new identity in Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:17; Colossians 3:1). Diving Deeper: If Jesus has not been raised from the dead, then He is not the Son of God... Read more

2024-04-04T14:54:16-05:00

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Should we have altar calls?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 2:54 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Should we have altar calls? The term “altar call” conveys Old Testament imagery of dead animals laying on altars for Israel’s atonement. In the New Covenant, Jesus was placed on the last altar, the cross, to take away sins once and for all (Hebrews 10:10). So, while God has saved people through altar calls at church services, the imagery actually conflicts with the New Testament reality of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Diving Deeper: Of course, there’s nothing wrong... Read more

2024-04-04T14:51:28-05:00

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What is the narrow gate that leads to life?

Last updated on: April 4, 2024 at 2:51 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: What is the narrow gate that leads to life? In Matthew 7:13, the narrow gate is the way of grace, and the wide or broad gate is the way of self-righteousness. Not many find the narrow gate (Matthew 7:14), because the religions of the world encourage good behavior for salvation, and this is very appealing to people. Scripture is clear: We must set aside our efforts to earn or maintain righteousness with God and humble ourselves by receiving grace... Read more

2024-04-03T13:54:51-05:00

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Is suicide an unforgivable sin?

Last updated on: April 3, 2024 at 1:54 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Scripture only lists one unforgivable sin: the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit or the sin that “leads to death” (1 John 5:16; Matthew 12:31-32). This sin is simply unbelief in the Gospel and has nothing to do with suicide. The false idea that suicide is an unforgivable sin stems from Catholicism which holds that a last confession is necessary in order to be forgiven (and someone who dies by suicide cannot have that last... Read more

2024-04-03T15:50:54-05:00

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Is the whole world forgiven?

Last updated on: April 3, 2024 at 3:50 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Is the whole world forgiven? No, the whole world is not forgiven of their sins. Forgiveness is found only in Christ, not in Adam. A person must admit their sinfulness and their need for a Savior in order to be forgiven and cleansed of all their sins (1 John 1:9; Acts 26:17-18). Diving Deeper: John 1:29 says, “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of... Read more

2023-12-12T15:09:32-06:00

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Should a believer pursue a special anointing?

Last updated on: December 12, 2023 at 3:09 pm By Andrew Farley

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Quick Answer: Should a believer pursue a special anointing? Many teach the importance of a second blessing from God or the need for a special anointing. However, this is inconsistent with the Gospel. When we believe in Jesus, we are given everything we need for life and godliness including the fullness of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:3-4; Ephesians 1:3, 13-14). Diving Deeper: Some teach that Christians are in need of more blessing from God, or a special anointing. However, from... Read more

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