There are a variety of views in the religious world about water baptism. Some believe it is unnecessary. Some call it a good work. Others describe it as an outward sign of an inward grace. The Scriptures teach that baptism plays a significant part in our personal salvation. Notice what Peter writes:
“For Christ also died [...]
Water Separates
Posted on January 5, 2011 at 5:32 pm by Andy Sochor
The Demons Also Believe
Posted on October 31, 2010 at 10:15 pm by Andy Sochor
The Scriptures plainly teach that we are saved by faith (John 8:24; Romans 5:1). But what kind of faith saves us? Is it simply a belief in Christ as the Savior? Is it an obedient faith? Sadly, the religious world is divided over the nature of faith, even though the Scriptures give us a clear [...]
The Book of Life
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
Revelation describes the book of life as one of the books that will be opened at the judgment (Revelation 20:12). What is this book? How do we have our name added to it? How important is it that our name is found there? Let’s notice a few things the Scriptures teach about this book.
The Value of the Old Testament
Posted on October 3, 2010 at 3:16 pm by Andy Sochor
At the first of the year, I started a Bible reading plan that would take me through the Bible in one year. There are several different reading plans people use to read through the Bible. Some sort the books by chronological order. Others arrange the schedule so that one reads a portion of both the [...]
Who Will Be Lost? Who Will Be Saved?
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 10:49 pm by Andy Sochor
Anyone who has even a mild interest in spiritual things wants to go to heaven. Do you just want to go, or are you going? How can we know if we are going to heaven or not?
Many times when one tries to explain who is and who is not going to heaven, charges are made [...]
“Christ Did Not Send Me to Baptize”
Posted on April 26, 2010 at 12:11 am by Andy Sochor
There is a sharp divide in the religious world over the subject of baptism. Some, including myself, teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. Many others teach that one can be saved before or without water baptism.
Paul made an interesting statement in his first letter to the church at Corinth. Considered independently from the immediate [...]
Having a Proper Sense of Self-Worth
Posted on April 1, 2010 at 1:43 am by Andy Sochor
Arrogance is a sin we need to guard ourselves against. We have been warned, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling” (Proverbs 16:18). Paul wrote to the saints in Rome to admonish them: “everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think” (Romans 12:3). James said, [...]
