The Question: Is baptism merely a symbol, a requirement for salvation, or something else entirely? Key Verses & Explanation: Matthew 28:19 (The Command): "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Explanation: Baptism is an explicit command from Jesus, making it a required act of obedience for...

Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why is the Resurrection so important?   The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. Answer: Yes, the Bible teaches Jesus was bodily resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion.   Biblical Explanation: Witness Accounts: The Gospels are filled with eyewitness accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples and others after His death...

Tonight we're going to talk about aspiring to spiritual greatness. As I was thinking about this, the first thing that struck me was how many halls of fame there are. There are so many! There's the Football Hall of Fame, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and even a Firefighters Hall of Fame. No offense to firefighters—that's fine. I even noticed that the Firefighters Hall of Fame in Phoenix is...

Many wonder why a loving God would require such a violent act. Answer: Jesus died as a perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin, thus reconciling humanity to God.   Biblical Explanation: Sin's Penalty: The Bible states, "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). All humanity has sinned (Romans 3:23).   The Atonement: Jesus' death was a voluntary act to take on this...

The Bible presents God as the Creator of the universe, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), and everywhere (omnipresent). He is often described as loving, just, and holy.