Bible Basics: Possibility Of Apostasy

By Earl E. Robertson The idea of “once saved, always saved” is nowhere taught in the Scriptures. Yet, this is one of the doctrines taught by many churches today. Many manuals contain this article of perseverance (see The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Edward T. Hiscox, p. 67). Jesus told Nicodemus, “Verily, verily, I say unto …

What Constitutes Fellowship?

By David D. Back The Greek word koinonia is used 20 times in the New Testament and 12 of those times it was translated fellowship. The basic definition of the word is “communion`,and is so translated four times in God’s Word. It has also been translated “communication … .. contribution,” “distribution,” and “to communicate,” once each. …

“Dissolutionment” or “Annulment” or “Invalid By Degree”

By Luther Bolenbarker Whatever we or others choose to call it, divorce is failure, and we here in America are not conditioned to failure. This condition of failure applies in all areas of endeavors it seems except marriage, and the American people it seems are being conditioned to accept divorce as a part of life in …