Until Justin Martyr 97-167 AD, Jesus name baptism was nearly always used by Christians. Baptismal record of one which took place in Rome A.D. 100 (and was reproduced in TIME magazine, December 5, 1955.) "The deacon raised his hand, and Publius Decius stepped through the baptistry door. Standing waist-deep in the pool was Marcus Vasca the woodseller. He was smiling as Publius waded into the pool beside him. ‘Credis?’ he asked. ‘Credo,’ responded Publius. ‘I believe that my salvation comes from Jesus the Christ, Who was crucified under Pontius Pilate. With Him I died that with Him I may have Eternal Life.’ Then he felt ...
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The Vatican may hold the ultimate embarrassment for Obama's young administration. Gateway Pundit reports tonight that Vatican may uninvite the only man in Illinois who voted against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act from Notre Dame's graduation ceremonies. It's looking like the Vatican still has the principles which obviously Notre Dame has lost. Real Catholic TV's Michael Voris reports the Vatican is considering stepping in and correcting the mistake of inviting one of the most radical supporters of abortion ever from receiving an honorary Notre Dame degree. The Vatican isn't happy with Notre Dame's insistence to proceed in giving Obama the honor. This will ...
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God catches the wise in their craftiness." If one just clears away all the confusing cobwebs and looks at it simply and clearly, the doctrine of the Trinity is remarkably easy to completely refute. This article presents only one of numerous ways to disprove the Trinity. Rob Bowman, a Trinitarian apologist, writes that Trinitarians must affirm the following points in order to affirm a belief in the Trinity. He also admits that if any one of these points can be disproven, the doctrine of the Trinity is thereby proven false: 1. There is one God (i.e., one proper object of religious devotion). 2. The ...
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As you read about this Bible study, I would ask you to honestly answer the following questions: Acts 2:37-41 What does this scripture tell you is the purpose of baptism in regard to your sins? What does it tell you that you receive from baptism? According to your answers to the two questions above, which of the following terms best describes the importance of baptism to salvation? a. Baptism is unimportant to salvation b. Baptism is symbolic of salvation but not essential c. Baptism is essential to salvation Jesus' Ministry According to Matthew 3:13-17, why was Jesus baptized of John? At the conclusion of Christ's ...
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Job 41:1-34 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee? Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever? Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens? Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants? Canst thou fill his skin with barbed ...
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