PHall | September 5, 2010
Is it possible to believe a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can we die spiritually because we believe a lie? If anyone doubts the truth that Satan preaches lies, then they have not read the Bible with an honest heart. Jesus Himself denounces Satan as the father of lies (Jn.8:44). Jesus speaks […]
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PHall | January 8, 2010
When arguing against the necessity of baptism, people classify it as equal to circumcision and then cite: Romans 2:25-29 NASB For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. (26) So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of […]
Category: Romans, Colossians, Exodus, Joshua |
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PHall | October 13, 2009
Ironically and sadly, this verse, which is part of the very first explanation of God’s grace to all mankind after Jesus’ ascension, is also one of theologies greatest debated texts. Why? One way to answer that question would be because of prejudicial thinking. That leads to another way of answering that question – because of […]
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PHall | October 13, 2009
If you witnessed a baptism and heard the preacher say, “I now baptize you in the name of Jesus,” would that be a scriptural baptism? When you were baptized, were you baptized in the name of Jesus? If so, why? If not, why not? The part of Acts 2:38 we are focusing on this time […]
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PHall | October 13, 2009
2:38 Repent [2nd person, plural], and let each of you [3rd person, singular] be baptized…for the forgiveness of your sins Those arguing against the necessity of baptism note that in the Greek, there is a change of number from plural (repent) to singular (let each of you be baptized) and from second person to third […]
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PHall | October 1, 2009
What is a geek? Some proudly wear that moniker. Those that do, usually make money off of being a geek. Before the days of computers and Bill Gates, most defined “geek” synonymously with nerd – someone unsophisticated or uncool—if you need a picture just look in any high school yearbook! Nowadays a geek is someone […]
Category: Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, Titus, James |
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PHall | September 15, 2009
Cows, Altars, and Baptism (1 Kings 12:32) “Once, when a stubborn disputer seemed unconvinced, Lincoln said, “Well, let’s see how many legs has a cow?” “Four, of course,” came the reply disgustedly. “That’s right,” agreed Lincoln. “Now suppose you call the cow’s tail a leg; how many legs would the cow have?” “Why, five, of […]
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