Weekly Blog
Dec 23, 2020
Understanding these things about water baptism, what is the best method for water baptism, and who should be water baptized?
Water baptism should be done by immersion, under the authority of the Trinity in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and it should be administered only to those who have personally professed faith in Christ, not infants.
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Dec 16, 2020
Does water baptism itself regenerate or wash away sin?
No, it is only the sign that points to the regeneration which is done by the Holy Spirit, and the washing away of sin which comes by the blood of Christ and is received by faith alone.
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Dec 09, 2020
What is water baptism?
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ and the cleansing He provides for sin, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church.
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Dec 02, 2020
What are the sacraments the Lord Jesus Christ gave to the Church in the new covenant?
The Lord Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments for the Church in the new covenant: water baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
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Nov 25, 2020
What is required for the sacraments to be effective?
The sacraments do not work automatically, but only as the Holy Spirit makes them effective for those who receive them in faith.
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Nov 18, 2020
What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises.
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Nov 11, 2020
Are Christians only called to be part of the universal Church?
No, all Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together.
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Nov 04, 2020
What is the Church?
The Church is the body, bride, and temple of Christ, the community of all true believers for all time.
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Oct 28, 2020
Does God call you to live the Christian life by yourself?
No, when I was united to Christ by faith, I was also united to other believers in the Church and called to walk in fellowship with them.
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Oct 21, 2020
Then how is the law of God useful for the Christian?
The law of God is useful to give us a perfect guide to holiness, clearly distinguishing good from evil, so that we might know how the Spirit is working to conform us to God’s image.
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