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Answering The Skeptics

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 and class Bible studies.
  • Selections from the online discussions with links to join in.

Some features I am planning that will show up in future updates to the eBook:

  • The eBook will include a wide range of material from the other PreacherNorm.net web sites in one indexed source.
  • As the publication continues I am sure there will be more features added to the eBook that are not available on the web sites.

I am leaving the price at $12 while I continue to add features and expand the book. Anyone who has bought the eBook will receive updated releases automatically.  Just click here to purchase the eBook now.

I’m looking forward to hearing back from those who have purchased the eBook with you reviews and suggestions for new features.

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The Necessity Of Water Baptism

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 sins [...]

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Ascertaining Biblical Authority

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 that [...]

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The Church: Christ’s One Body

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 of [...]

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Returning From The “Point Of No Return”

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 [...]

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God’s Second Law Of Pardon

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 I [...]

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You Know What You Are!

May 9, 2009

Question #5: How Can A Person Know That They Have Become Lost After They Were Saved?

If as a Christian I can sin so as to “lose my salvation,” just what sin or sins will place me in such danger? Is it possible to know at what point one has committed such a sin, and become [...]

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Arguing With God

April 27, 2009

Question #4: Why Is It Possible For A Person To Be Lost After Being Baptized?

If my past sins are forgiven when I am baptized in water, and it is possible for me to “lose my salvation” and go to hell after being baptized, then wouldn’t my best chance of going to heaven be to
drown [...]

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Baptism – Don’t Die Without It!

April 25, 2009

Question #3: What If I Died Before I Could Get To The Water For Baptism?

If the water pipes broke and the baptistry was bone dry, would my salvation have to wait until the plumber showed up?
If I were to die before then, would I go to hell?
If obedience to water baptism is the [...]

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Who Baptized You?

April 18, 2009

This is a continuation of “Kyle’s Questions.” There were several questions submitted and so I have given Kyle his very own category. To get a complete listing of the answer to all the questions click the category link.Question #2: Does A Person Have To Be Baptized By A Preacher Or Elder Of The Church Of [...]

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