Stuck in a Rut

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Doug

Many Christians today are stuck in a rut (an expression Mom often uses to describe my behavior). As Christians we must not get stuck going through the motions in our worship or doing the same things over and over in our spiritual lives as if we can serve God through routine. Continue reading →

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Deny Ungodliness

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Doug

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.” (Titus 2:11,12). What does it mean to deny ungodliness? Is this not denying anything that is not of God? Continue reading →

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New Creature

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Doug

The new convert to Christ will find many obstacles and influences in their life that they must overcome. Paul says that those who are in Christ are a “new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17) and so must not walk as the “old man of sin” (Romans 6:6) walked. Continue reading →

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Baptism

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Doug

The next step on the road to salvation is to be baptized for the remission of sins. This is the most controversial step in the plan of salvation with many people saying that baptism is not necessary to salvation. It should not really be an issue. In every case of conversion in the book of Acts the new converts were immediately baptized upon their repentance and confession of faith. Continue reading →

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Repentance and Confession of Faith

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Doug

The next step on the road to salvation and getting right with God is repentance. John the Baptist came preaching repentance and baptism for the remission of sins before Jesus started His ministry (Matthew 3:1-6). Jesus, when He started His ministry preached the same thing: “repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Continue reading →

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