By Donald P. Ames In Acts 22:16, Ananias asked Saul this important question that is equally important to many people today: “And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” The very question itself carries with it a sense of urgency which, unfortunately, many …
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Saved by Water?
By Larry Ray Hafley Many people sincerely believe that if baptism in water is an essential condition for receiving the remission of sins, then, one is saved by water and not by the blood of Christ. This theme is written to show, first, that no one is saved by water; second, that none can be saved …
Objections to Baptism Answered
By O. C. Birdwell The New Testament speaks often and much on the subject of baptism. The scriptures which speak on the subject are clear, concise, and were given to be understood: Yet, despite these plain Bible passages which show the need for baptism many still object and refuse to obey Christ in baptism. Foy E. …
What is Wrong with Denominational Baptism?
By Mike Willis Having previously read that baptism is essential to salvation and that not all which is called “baptism” in contemporary terminology is Bible baptism, every person ought to consider whether or not his baptism is pleasing to God. Acts 19:1-6 records the case of a group of twelve men being rebaptized because their first …
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