How can those who apostatize be forgiven?

Answer: God is long-suffering with sinners. He does all He can to get them to repent and turn from their evil ways, even if they backslide. When they repent and cease doing wrong He extends His forgiveness. Such is the message of Isaiah: “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: … [Read more…]

What is the one baptism of Eph. 4:5?

Question: What is the one baptism of Eph. 4:5, a baptism into Christ’s death? Answer: The “one” baptism, is a spiritual baptism, not to be confused with literal baptism in water. [Romans 6:3-4; Col. 2:12-13, 1 Peter 3:21 are all excellent examples of the “one” spiritual baptism.] Of the two, the “one” baptism ranked highest … [Read more…]

Does your church practice baptism by immersion in water?

Answer: No, our church does not practice any form of immersion in water. Water baptism was dispensational (that is, belonging only to the people of a particular age) and here are a few additional thoughts on this. Remember, though, that the point is one of emphasis and not correctness for the command to baptize was … [Read more…]

Is the Trine Baptismal formula (Matt. 28:19) inauthentic text?

Question: I read in your literature that the Trine Baptismal formula stated by Jesus in Matt. 28:19 may not be authentic text. What is your authority for this statement? Answer: Although its authenticity has been questioned by many serious students of Scripture, the so-called Trine Baptismal Formula, (“in the name of the Father, and of … [Read more…]