Category Archives: Faith

Faith & Works

Author : Keith Sharp The doctrine of salvation by faith alone is fundamental to Protestant theology. The Standard Baptist Manual, by Edward T. Hiscox states the traditional Protestant position: … the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe … Continue reading

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The Superiority of Christ

Author : Jefferson David Tant The first chapter of Hebrews contains a wealth of information as to the identity of Jesus Christ, and his unique position in all creation. This is what sets him apart from all other so-called “prophets” … Continue reading

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Just This Once

Author : Keith Sharp Clayton M. Christensen was a Rhodes Scholar and is a Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and a best selling author. Each year in the last session of his class on management theory … Continue reading

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Cornelius, the Holy Spirit, and Salvation

Reply to April Article on Cornelius You are incorrect concerning Cornelius and water baptism. The HAD (past tense) as you quoted received the Holy Spirit. This means they were saved before they submitted to baptism. This verse proves my point … Continue reading

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A Message By Which You Will Be Saved

Author : Patrick Farrish In the book of Acts are several accounts of sinners and their salvation from sin. One such group is described as sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, thieves, greedy, drunkards, revilers, swindlers – and the apostle Paul … Continue reading

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But He Lied Unto Him

Author : Sunday Ayandare Text : 1 Kings 13:18 This passage has to do with one of the most pathetic stories of the Bible. Following the break-up of the kingdom of Israel in the hands of Rehoboam, the son of … Continue reading

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The Righteousness of God

Author : Ajayi Samuel Ojeva Most men who are conscious of God desire a right relationship with Him. This is rightly so, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3: 23). “All we like … Continue reading

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What Shall We Do?

Author : Patrick Farish To “convert” is, to turn or change. With reference to one who is not a child of God, or is an erring child of God, the word “conversion” is used in the New Testament to describe … Continue reading

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The Burden Against Babylon

Author : Keith Sharp Introduction Recently a letter to the editor in the “Watertown Daily Times” asserted, “The Bible is just a human book.” The author of the statement brashly demonstrated to the public his profound ignorance of the book … Continue reading

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How To Settle Doctrinal Issues In The Local Church

Author : Keith Sharp The Lord wants his people to be united in faith (Philippians 1:27). We should believe, teach, and practice the same essential requirements for salvation (1 Corinthians 1:10). Nonetheless, divisions over what God requires do arise in … Continue reading

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