On-Line Bible Study
How and When was Paul Saved?
It is often taught that Saul was saved on the road to Damascus. This was certainly Saul’s turning point. Yet, if Saul was saved on the road to Damascus, he did not know it.
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Philip and Simon in Sameria
When Philip went to Samaria, Acts 8 records that he “preached Christ unto them”. Then, we learn that they “gave heed” to Philip’s teaching …..
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Conversion of an Officer
(Acts 10:2-4). This officer was such a good man that even the Jews spoke well of him.
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Confession
Peter confesses, “Thou art the Christ (anointed king, emph. mine), the son of the living God” (Mat. 16:126).
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Repentance
Repentance is a change that occurs in the heart (the Bible “mind”). This change of mind describes the change in one’s disposition and priorities, the exchange of an earthly mind set to a heavenly mind-set.
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The church belongs to Christ
Jesus said, “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). Again, Paul wrote that Jesus “purchased the church with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). Paul also affirms that there is “one body, the church” (Eph. 4:4). Yet, what is the church? The word “church” is a collective noun that forms individuals into one group. The word [...]
The Kindgom
Today, some people are waiting for the kingdom of Christ to be established when he comes again to rule for a thousand years. The Old Testament prophesies about the coming of the kingdom (Dan. 2:44, Isa. 2:2,3). Has it already come and if not, at what point in time will it come? John, the immerser, [...]
The Church
The church is the body of Christ, according to Ephesians 1:22,23. This is obviously not literal. The church has the likeness of a physical body where Christ is its head and those in Christ, the saints, are the members of that body. The church as a body is descriptive of certain characteristics of Christ’s followers. [...]
The first Local Church
The early Christians had to endure poverty and persecution at this time. Many brethren sold their possessions to meet the needs of their needy. Of course, even the first church was not without problems. Annanias and Sap-phira lied and suddenly died by the hand of God.
Articles in this series
- (1) The Nature of their Rule
- Historical Accuracy of Scriptures