Tag: doctrine

What I Wish Everyone Knew about Baptism

Baptism is another controversial subject.  There are various beliefs and practices associated with this important religious act.  If I had the opportunity to share with everyone about baptism, these are the five things I would share about what I believe the Bible teaches about the subject. I believe there are five proper aspects of Biblical …

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Is Baptism Unnecessary Because We are Not Saved by Works?

I am teaching through the book of Galatians on Sunday evenings (see the Audio Resources to listen to the sermons).  The series is entitled “Salvation by Faith.”  Paul in the book of Galatians is combating Judaizing teachers who have come into the church leading the Gentile Christians away from the truth by binding the works …

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Doctrine’s Place in a Dark World

Does church doctrine still have a place in our world today? The family is in a crisis.  Traditional marriage is under attack.  The homosexual movement’s agenda is being trumpeted incessantly in our culture.  Cohabitation and divorce are commonplace. Abortion is still the silent killer.  Drugs and alcohol are a scourge upon our society and tearing …

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