Tonycb replied to the topic Catholicism in the forum Truth or Tradition 16 years, 6 months ago
Why So Many Churches and Which One is Right?By Irvin Baxter, Jr. Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, I should go to church, but there are so many different kinds, which teach so many different beliefs, that I would have no idea which one to attend? Why are there so many different “Christian” churches?!Do you know that it was prophesied in the…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic Oneness in the forum Truth or Tradition 16 years, 6 months ago
The Greatest Lie Ever Toldby Stan Hallett 2 Corinthians 11:14,15Who could tell the greatest lie? The answer is simple, the father of all lies who is none other than satan himself (John 8:44). What would one consider a perfect crime? Would it not be a crime where any evidence to the contrary would be hidden or could not be found? A perfect lie is…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
The Greatest Lie Ever Toldby Stan Hallett 2 Corinthians 11:14,15Who could tell the greatest lie? The answer is simple, the father of all lies who is none other than satan himself (John 8:44). What would one consider a perfect crime? Would it not be a crime where any evidence to the contrary would be hidden or could not be found? A perfect lie is…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
The Truth About Water Baptism!IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION?Jesus commanded, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is BAPTIZED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15, 16. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of WATER and of the SPIRIT, he canno…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
The Truth About Water Baptism!IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION?Jesus commanded, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is BAPTIZED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15, 16. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of WATER and of the SPIRIT, he canno…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic Understanding baptism… in the forum Scriptural Teachings 16 years, 6 months ago
The Truth About Water Baptism!IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION?Jesus commanded, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is BAPTIZED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15, 16. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of WATER and of the SPIRIT, he canno…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
The Truth About Water Baptism!IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION?Jesus commanded, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is BAPTIZED shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:15, 16. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Except a man be born of WATER and of the SPIRIT, he canno…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum The Trinity Doctrine 16 years, 6 months ago
t8 We should not be led just by one scripture but the whole Word of God.Colossians 2:8-9 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum The Trinity Doctrine 16 years, 6 months ago
God was manifested in flesh. One God, not three or three person in the Godhead.
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum The Trinity Doctrine 16 years, 6 months ago
Philippians 2:5-10 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum The Trinity Doctrine 16 years, 6 months ago
Gene Balthrop / gsilva72ONE GODDeuteronomy 4:35 To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD Himself is God; there is none other besides Him.Deuteronomy 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!Deuteronomy 32:39 ‘Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
The Baptismal Formula in Scripture and HistoryAccording to both the Bible and history, the New Testament church invoked the name of Jesus at water baptism. Its baptismal formula was “in the name of Jesus Christ” or “Lord Jesus,” not “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” The Scriptural Record Every time the Bible records the name or…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
Does the Mode or Formula Really Make any Difference? Does it make any difference what the Bible says about water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ? Opinions are plentiful. Almost everyone has some idea to contribute when a discussion of Christian baptism arises. Some argue pro and some argue con on the questions of whether candidates should be…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum The Trinity Doctrine 16 years, 6 months ago
1. Is the word trinity in the Bible? No.2. Does the Bible say that there are three persons in the Godhead? No.3. Does the Bible speak of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Yes4. Do these titles as used in Matthew 28:19 mean that there are three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead? No, they refer to three offices, roles, or…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic Understanding baptism… in the forum Scriptural Teachings 16 years, 6 months ago
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father , and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). The Bible commands water baptism for the New Testament church, and it is our responsibility to obey this teaching. One day each of us will account for our actions during our lives. Since we have God's Word,…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic Explanation of verses calling Jesus as God in the forum Scriptural Teachings 16 years, 6 months ago
1. Is the word trinity in the Bible? No.2. Does the Bible say that there are three persons in the Godhead? No.3. Does the Bible speak of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Yes4. Do these titles as used in Matthew 28:19 mean that there are three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead? No, they refer to three offices, roles, or…[Read more]
Tonycb replied to the topic in the forum Is baptism needed for salvation? 16 years, 6 months ago
Baptism in Jesus' NameThe usual Trinitarian formula used for baptism is found in Matthew 28:19. The setting is the Great Commission. These are some of the last words that Jesus told His disciples before He ascended. It reads:Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son…[Read more]