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We review the history of baptism from the time of Christ to the Reformation to get a better understanding of differing views on baptism and salvation. And we issue the challenge to show charity amidst church controversy.
Water Baptism: History and Controversy— Who Should Be Baptized? Read More »
We take up the controversial topic of Holy Spirit baptism and learn that it is a gift that should unite rather than divide.
Holy Spirit Baptism Read More »
The story of Acts follows a structure that unveils the plan of God for the church in the world. Far from randomness, every act in Acts reveals God’s baptism blueprint for the nations. This study will help you understand verses like Acts 2:38 and provide a framework for understanding other baptism questions.
Baptism Blueprint: The Book of Acts Revealed Read More »
In this introduction to our third of six elementary principles—baptisms—we discover that the familiar practice isn’t as familiar as we might think. There are different baptisms serving different purposes and people at different times.
Baptisms: An Introduction Read More »
Our series on faith toward God concludes with an exercise in recalling the past so that we can see with faith in the present and future.
Live by Faith: See with Faith (Part 2) Read More »
A look at a lesser-known work of C. S. Lewis helps us understand why seeing with faith is the Christian’s logical conclusion—even when the evidence suggests otherwise.
Live by Faith: See with Faith (Part 1) Read More »
With this last call to strengthen faith, we look to guard against those indulgences that reveal whether we believe God will satisfy and fill our souls.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 4) Read More »
Lessons from a modern-day “Tree of Life” remind us that we’re called to be guardians of the seat of faith.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 3) Read More »
We’re called to strengthen faith individually and collectively. There is available to us a plurality of ministry opportunities, but we will remain weak in all areas of faith if we don’t prioritize two practices.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 2) Read More »
Strengthening faith requires a clarification of what it means to increase our faith and begins with one simple, yet essential command. We gain wisdom from the prophet Jeremiah for this first step.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 1) Read More »