Must I Be Baptized to Go to Heaven?
Must I be baptized to go to heaven? Yes. We put on Christ in baptism (Galatians 3:26-29), and Jesus said, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved" (Mark 16:16).
Category: Questions and Answers
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Does God Answer the Prayer of the Non-Christian?
Does God answer the prayer of a non-Christian? God does not hear sinners (Psalm 66:18). Spiritual blessings like forgiveness are reserved for those in Christ.
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Who is the Lord in Genesis 18?
The LORD who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18 is Yahweh. He was likely the Second Person of the Godhead, the eternal Word, before He became Jesus.
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What is the qualification for elders and deacons to have children?
Elders and deacons must have children (Titus 1:6, 1 Timothy 3:4, 12). The Greek word for "having" does not rule out children who come into the family by adoption.
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Do Demons Possess People Today?
Can demons possess people today? No. Miracles have ceased, Jesus triumphed over the devil, and evil spirits are confined to hades and not allowed to return.
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Should We Pray for the Holy Spirit?
Should we pray for the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13)? Yes, not in a miraculous way, but understanding that God's Spirit dwells with His people in fellowship.
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Literal vs. Figurative
What is the difference between literal and figurative language in the Bible? Figures like the shepherd of Psalm 23 help us grasp spiritual realities we cannot see.
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May I attend two different churches?
May I attend two different churches? Jesus built one church (Matthew 16:18). If two congregations teach the truth, either is fine, but attend where the truth is taught.
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Who Caused David to Number Israel?
Did God or Satan move David to number Israel (2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21)? God permitted Satan to tempt David so he would see his sin and repent.
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Why did God rest on the 7th day of creation?
God rested on the seventh day because His work was finished (Genesis 2:1-3). He set aside a day of rest as an example so man could rest also.
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Why do We Sing “When We All Get to Heaven” When not All Will?
Why sing "When We All Get to Heaven" when not all will? The song is not inspired, but we can sing it of all the saved, whom Jesus lives to save (Hebrews 7:25).
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What should we say in prayer during the Lord’s Supper?
During the Lord's Supper, we examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) and give thanks for Jesus and His blood shed for remission of sins (Matthew 26:28).
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How can God be no respecter of persons and give to His children?
God shows no partiality in salvation and judgment (Deuteronomy 10:17), yet He blesses different people with different gifts as He chooses. Both are true.
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Who are the Sons of God and Daughters of Men?
In Job 1:6, the sons of God are heavenly beings. In Genesis 6:1-4, they were men of the line of Seth. Context determines the meaning of a phrase.
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Where is Satan in the Bible? How does he become the devil or Satan?
Satan, the devil, and the serpent are the same being (Revelation 12:9). He first appears in Genesis 3. Isaiah 14's "Lucifer" refers to the king of Babylon, not Satan.
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What is the significance of the phrase “Where the worm dieth not” found in Mark 9:48?
"Where the worm dieth not" (Mark 9:48) describes Gehenna, the Valley of Hinnom, a picture of hell's lasting punishment. Let's obey God so we never go there.
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Why do People Think One Church is Different Than Another?
There is one body, the church (Ephesians 4:4-6). Not all churches follow Christ's teaching. We must be diligent to find the church that follows Jesus as its head.
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Why do we not have musical instruments?
Why no instruments in worship? The New Testament church sang (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16), and we want to be like them. Faith comes by hearing God's word.
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If you are sick, does God expect you to take the Lord’s Supper to your house?
If you are sick, must you take the Lord's Supper at home? It is not a sacrament that brings grace. If it is beyond our ability, God does not expect it of us.
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What are the origins of the twelve tribes of Israel?
The twelve tribes of Israel are the sons of Jacob, grandson of Abraham (Genesis 12). Today, those baptized into Christ are Abraham's seed and heirs of the promise.
