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Continue reading →: Romans – Part 3 of 5 (How is a person saved?)
The need for me to publish this post took on greater significance today (Wednesday) based upon a call I received this morning. My dad called to inform me that my grandfather, who is 102 years old and in a nursing home, has only a day or two to live. In…
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Continue reading →: Romans – Part 2 of 5 (What is the gospel?)
In the book of Romans, we learn that people are saved by the “power” of the gospel (1:16). But this raises the question…what is the gospel? When I was in late grade school through high school, I attended a United Methodist Church in a small town in Kansas. I heard…
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Continue reading →: Romans – Part 1 of 5 (Overview)
Overview of Book The apostle Paul wrote the book of Romans to Christians in Rome. Unlike most New Testament books where Paul addressed certain problems that people faced, Romans is essentially an in-depth sermon about the gospel, salvation, and how a Christian should live. In it he also contrasts the spiritual…
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Continue reading →: Acts – Part 3 of 3 (Is baptism required for salvation?)
Does a person need to be baptized with water to be saved? Before I answer this question using verses from the book of Acts, let me provide you with some personal and other background information on baptism. My family is “all over the board” when it comes to baptism. I…
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Continue reading →: Acts – Part 2 of 3 (Calling on the Lord for salvation)
Is “calling on the name of the Lord” the only thing a person must do to become a Christian? Can it really be that simple, and that easy? Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ The answer to this question is yes…
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Continue reading →: Acts – Part 1 of 3 (Overview)
OVERVIEW OF BOOK If you’ve ever wondered how Christian churches got started two thousand years ago, the book of Acts in the Bible shows us the answer. This book, written by Doctor Luke (who also wrote the book of Luke), details the spread of Christianity by Jesus’ disciples after Jesus gave…
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Continue reading →: John – Part 4 of 4 (Can you lose your salvation?)
In this post, I will answer the question of whether a Christian can lose his (or her) salvation. Churches disagree on the answer to this question. Some believe you can’t lose your salvation; others believe you can. The former tend to believe God is the One who saves a person;…
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Continue reading →: John – Part 3 of 4 (What does it mean to be born again?)
What does it mean to be born again? Most of us have heard the phrase “born again.” Sometimes we hear it used with reverence; other times in a mocking way. Being born again is not something that should be taken lightly though, as Jesus requires this for anyone who wants…
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Continue reading →: John – Part 2 of 4 (What does it mean to believe in Jesus?)
This post is one of my longer ones, but for those who are serious about learning how to become a Christian, or others who may question whether they really are one, this post will be well worth the time it takes to read it. What does it mean to believe…
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Continue reading →: John – Part 1 of 4 (Overview)
Summary of Book Of all the New Testament books I have reviewed thus far, the gospel book of John is the easiest to figure out in terms of why it was written. Why? The author (John) tells us: John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus…
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