What does Acts 2:38 (one of several verses will examine), tell us about salvation? Is it dependent not only upon repentance and faith in Christ (cf. Acts 20:21; Rom. 1:17; Eph. 2:8; etc.) but also on baptism? Baptismal regeneration is the teaching that salvation comes by water baptism administered by…
“The Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas”. What happened here? What brought about such a division? Is there a practical application in this? Perhaps you have had these same questiosn as have many students of the Bible. Some have determined that it was a simple disagreement while others believe the disagreement…
There have been many questions over the years about the nature of salvation in the Old Testament. This article first takes a brief look at the doctrine of regeneration and then examines how it applies to the OT. (Is. 57:15; Eph. 2:1) *(If download does not begin automatically, right click…
Romans 6:6 is one of the most important verses in Scripture concerning sanctification and Christian living, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood and most often misinterpreted verses of Scripture. In this issue of Truth on Tough Texts we will look at this important verse to better understand…
Charles Hodge, a well-known theologian, asked the question, “What is said to be the gift of God? Is it [the whole concept of] salvation, or faith?” Part of the answer to that question lies in the pronouns of Ephesians 2:8. In this issue of Truth on Tough Texts, “To What Does…
