Items related to "Isn't baptism just a public declaration of your faith in Jesus and membership in a church?", 138 total items found

The Necessity of Baptism for Salvation        
In championing salvation by faith alone, many Christians today view baptism to be merely symbolic. Is baptism simply a symbol of our faith, an act of obedience subsequent to salvation, or does it carry spiritual effects requisite for salvation? Find out f

Reconciling Our Faith with Reality        
Is it true that if you just have enough faith, all your problems will disappear? Is genuine faith proven only by a happy and peaceful life? Take a look at some examples to see what the Bible has to say.

Obedience: The Reality of Faith        
Do you believe that you are "doing enough" to enter into the kingdom of heaven? After we confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is our Savior, what else is there to ensure our salvation?

Sacraments, Grace, and Faith        
What are the sacraments and what is their significance? Are they merely symbolic actions we perform? Learn what the Bible has to say regarding their necessity.

Who established the church?        

The Bible states that our sins are washed away by the blood of Christ (Revelation 1:5). How can the water during baptism actually remove a person's sins?        

A Faith with No Partiality        
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. —James 2:1

Faith Overcomes the World        
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith. —1 John 5:4

Why do it after baptism?        

The Growth of the Church        
We are given only one chance to journey through this life of faith. Are we doing all we can to further the ministry?