By Norm on July 1, 2010
This question comes from John 3:5 and is asked in response to those who twist this passage to be in harmony with man-made false doctrine. Does this passage teach the necessity of water baptism or is “born of water” talking about a physical birth? We answer that question in this Bible Q-n-A video.
Posted in Q-n-A, Videos | Tagged Baptism, Denominationalism, Salvation, Videos
By Norm on January 2, 2010
The Question: Is it ever too late to be restored? “Can salvation be regained after 2 Peter 2:20,21 and Hebrews 6:4-6 if a onetime believer sincerely repents and desires to get back into the graces of God?” – from Steve Steve, I believe the article “The Point Of No Return” gives the biblical answer to [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Salvation
By Norm on December 11, 2009
The “Answering The Skeptic Series” of articles, available free on this web site, have been published into an eBook. These articles have been well received, both online and in print. Here are some of the current eBook features: A linked table of context to all the articles and sections. Study questions for use in personal [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, eBooks, Resources
By Norm on December 10, 2009
On Dec 10, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Mindy wrote: You have received a message from Bible Q-n-A. Message details are as follows: Date and Time: Thursday 10th December 2009 12:04:39 Message: I would like to know if your church and/or your family celebrate christmas. I am a part of the church of Christ and would [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Authority, Christmas, Is It Scriptural
By Norm on September 30, 2009
Last week, I posted a clip from a sermon on Hebrews 6:1-12, “Going On To Maturity.” The clip shows the danger of apostasy as addressed by the Hebrews writer to his audience. Here is the clip in question: As you might imagine, I immediately began receiving emails saying that I taught false doctrine in this [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, Calvinism, Debates, Once-Saved-Always-Saved, Salvation, Videos
By Norm on September 26, 2009
Question #11: Where Does The Bible Teach That Water Baptism Is Required In Order To Have One’s Sins Forgiven? The “Church of Christ” teaches that a sinner is forgiven of sin when he is baptized in water by a CoC elder. Where does the Bible teach that water baptism is required in order to have one’s [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, Baptism, Salvation
By Norm on September 6, 2009
Question #10: How Do You Determine Scriptural Authority? If the “Church of Christ” claims to worship God only as “authorized” by scripture because they sing only (and do not use instrumental music), then where do they get the “authority” to use hymnals, pitchpipes, pews, and indoor baptistries in their worship services? If the answer is [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, Authority
By Norm on June 13, 2009
Question #9: Why Do You Call Yourselves “The Church Of Christ”? Why does the “Church of Christ” insist that their name is scriptural when it cannot be found anywhere in the Bible? The church is referred to as the “church of God” eight (8) times in the Bible, but never is it called the “church [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, The Church
By Norm on May 30, 2009
Question #7: After becoming a Christian, are there any sins that will put me beyond the “point of no return” so that I cannot regain salvation? What sin or sins will put me in such jeopardy, so that, after becoming a Christian, I would be doomed to hell without any recourse? Please be specific and [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, Calvinism, Salvation
By Norm on May 23, 2009
Question #6: How Is A Person Forgiven Of Sin After They Have Been Baptized? If as a Christian I can fall and “lose my salvation,” is it possible to regain it? If so, how? If God “takes away” my salvation, doesn’t that make Him an “Indian giver”? How could I ever know for sure that [...]
Posted in Q-n-A | Tagged Answering The Skeptics, Baptism, Restoration Movement, Salvation
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