Question: Regarding baptism in Jesus’ name only, how do you reconcile Matthew 28 and Acts 2?. What practical consequences are there for holding to or not holding to the teaching of baptizing in Jesus name only. Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 2:38 Answer: First, it is important to study the context…. Read More
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Question: What is the difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 5:18. Answer: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to the placing of the believer into the body of Christ at the moment of salvation (1 Cor. 12:13). Believers… Read More
Will of God
1. Some general principles in determining God’s Will. a. God’s first priority for everyone is to accept Christ as Savior (2 Pet. 3:9). b. For believers, God’s first objective that they be controlled, or filled, by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:17-18; 1 John 1:9). There is no power for knowing… Read More
The Sanctification of a Believer
The sanctification of the believer is in three realms—positional, progressive, and ultimate, reflecting the past, present, and future aspects of salvation. In Romans 8:1-11, Paul notes the reality of positional sanctification as the believer is in union with Christ, having been justified and declared righteous. Then He describes how this sanctification is… Read More