To be eligible for water baptism a person must receive proper instruction, repent, believe, and have a good conscience toward God. The length of time it takes to meet these requirements will differ depending on the individual. Some churches require those who desire baptism to take long periods of instruction lasting weeks or months. But…
ETERNAL JUDGMENT
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the word “judgment.” Explain why judgment is necessary. Identify who will judge at the final judgment. Identify who will be judged in the final judgment. Explain the principles governing final judgment. KEY VERSE: For the Lord is…
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD: PART II
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Describe the future resurrection of the dead. Distinguish between the resurrections of the just and the unjust. Explain how the death and resurrection of Jesus affected the destiny of the human soul. KEY VERSES: For the Lord Himself…
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD: PART I
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define the word “resurrection.” Distinguish between past, present, and future resurrections. Describe the present spiritual resurrection of believers in Jesus Christ. Describe the past resurrection of Jesus. KEY VERSES: Jesus saith unto her, I am the resurrection and…
LAYING ON OF HANDS
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define laying on of hands. Identify purposes for laying on of hands in Old Testament times. Identify purposes for laying on of hands in New Testament times. List qualifications for ministering by laying on of hands. KEY VERSE:…
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Jesus left His followers with a responsibility to extend the Gospel message to the ends of the earth. The power of the Holy Spirit would help them fulfill this task. Part of this “power” of the Holy Spirit was special gifts which the Holy Spirit gives believers to equip them to minister effectively. These spiritual…
DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS: PART II
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain some of the purposes of the Holy Spirit. Explain how to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Name the outward physical sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Identify the true evidence of baptism in…
DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS: PART I
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify four baptisms mentioned in the New Testament. Define the word “baptize.” Explain the importance of Christian baptism. List qualifications to be met by those seeking Christian baptism. KEY VERSE: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance:…
THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH
There are two reasons why faith toward God is required: IT IS NECESSARY FOR SALVATION: The first reason faith toward God is important is that you cannot be saved without it: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:16) For by grace are ye…
REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS: PART II
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain the importance of repentance. Explain what causes men to repent. Name four things associated with repentance. Define conversion. Explain the importance of conversion. Define justification. Explain what it means to be “saved.” Use the parable of the…
FAITH TOWARD GOD
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define faith. Identify different types of faith. Define the term “faith toward God.” Explain why faith toward God is important. Explain how faith can be increased. KEY VERSE: But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for…
THE ORIGIN OF SIN
Evil existed before man was created. Sin was originated by Lucifer, also known as Satan. The Bible records that Lucifer was a special angel who was originally created perfect by God. Lucifer sinned when he tried to stage a rebellion against God. Because of this sin, Lucifer was cast out of Heaven to earth: How…
REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS: PART I
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this post you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define “repentance from dead works.” Explain the origin of sin. Recognize different names used for sin in the Bible. KEY VERSE: For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) INTRODUCTION Hebrews 6:1-3…
The nature and purpose of faith
The New Testament authors emphasize unremittingly that the key to genuine human flourishing is faith in Jesus Christ as the revealed and revealing Word of God, “the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). In the Gospels Jesus speaks and acts with a hitherto unknown authority that confounds his enemies but induces many others…