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Baptism and Obedience

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by Bryant Evans on September 1, 2010

That baptism was a part of original Christianity is beyond question. Today it is present in just about every Christ-believing religious tradition although not always in the same way as the Bible teaches. On August 15th, a preacher in Canada offered a sermon from Romans 6:1-6. Here is the text: What shall we say then? [...]

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Grace and Works Followup

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by Bryant Evans on July 14, 2010

Grace and Works is an important topic and one which seems to divide many people who believe in Christ. I tried to clarify some issues in the grace and works post from yesterday (July 13, 2010) but wanted to add a reference for you from an article written almost 2 years ago. It asks the [...]

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Romans 6, Part 2 (Romans 6:3)

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by Bryant Evans on June 9, 2010

As we continue our look at this great chapter of the Bible we want to examine verse 3 in some detail. Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3, ESV) Paul is building on the thought begun in Romans 5 where he [...]

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Is Baptism A Work?

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by Bryant Evans on September 15, 2008

Today we reach the end of the questions posed by a denominational preacher in Tennessee. He had charged that no “church of Christ preacher” could answer his questions. We know we have although we doubt he would admit it.  We asked him to comment here and have been met with silence. The writer asked: If [...]

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Forgiveness of Sins Comes At Baptism – Not Before (Part 1)

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by Bryant Evans on September 10, 2008

Am I saved before or after baptism? The answer points to a deep rift between the teachings of the churches of Christ and most of the denominational world. The Christian would argue that a man must be baptized in order to be saved while the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, etc. would argue that one is [...]

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Must One Be Baptized by an Elder?

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by Bryant Evans on August 21, 2008

One of the more interesting claims asserted by our denominational friend is the idea that the churches of Christ teach a  man must be baptized by an elder or preacher of the churches of Christ in order to be truly saved. He puts the question this way (emphasis his): If a “Church of Christ” elder [...]

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A New Sister!

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by Bryant Evans on July 24, 2008

Ammie Day was baptized into Christ this afternoon. What a great event to witness! I am thankful that God loved us enough to send Christ to die for us. What a blessing to see a new sister arise from the waters of baptism!

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