Apologetics Press

Though atheists contend that the God of the Bible is a cold-blooded murderer, a close look at the evidence indicates otherwise. In truth, atheism is actually unable to make a logical moral judgment against God, since atheism contends that objective morality does not even exist.

This video deals with the fact that atheism cannot provide a foundation for making moral judgments. Out of their own mouths, you will hear atheists admit that godlessness implies that there are no inherent moral values. When atheists flesh out the logical implications of their belief, the moral repercussions are devastating.

By the grace of God, anyone can be saved and stay saved! But do not mistake Christ’s love, the power of His soul-cleansing blood, or the promise of spiritual safety for a free pass to become disloyal to the King of kings without suffering eternal consequences. Though many have bought into the false doctrine that Christians can never fall out of favor with God regardless of what they do, Scripture consistently denies such a position.

Why does the Bible call repentant, baptized individuals “believers”? If they did more than believe in Jesus, shouldn’t they be called “repenters” or “immersed ones”? Examine a common figure of speech that relates to eternally important salvation matters.

In the preliminary sense of the word, to “believe” in Jesus means to mentally acknowledge that He is the Son of God and man’s one and only Savior. A John 3:16 type of saving faith certainly includes this sense of believing, but it also comprises much more, as John chapter 3 demonstrates.

Ephesians 2:8-9 rightly emphasizes salvation as a gift from God, not earned by meritorious human works. Just as we cannot revive ourselves from physical death, individuals cannot save themselves from spiritual death. So, does this mean we “do nothing” to receive the free gift of salvation?

While Ephesians 2:8-9 is often quoted as proof that repentance and baptism are unnecessary to be saved, a serious study of these verses in the overall context of Ephesians reveals just the opposite. In reality, Paul’s teachings on repentance and baptism are in perfect harmony with his teachings on grace, faith, and works.

If baptism is necessary for salvation, why did “Jesus Himself…not baptize”? And why did Paul say, “I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius… For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the Gospel”? Surely, if baptism is necessary to be saved, then Paul would not have made such statements, and Jesus would have baptized people, right?

The Jordan River did not cleanse Naaman of leprosy; the Pool of Siloam did not heal a man of blindness; and water immersion is not what removes sin from sinners. Such power is found only in the cleansing power of God! But when does God indicate that Jesus’ blood saves a sinner? Join the discussion on the importance of understanding both the “what” and the “when” of salvation.

Relying on isolated Bible verses (to the exclusion of others) leads to many misunderstandings, including about how to be saved from the eternal consequences of sin. Salvation requires a holistic approach; Bible students must consider the entirety of the Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ. A proper, God-glorifying understanding comes from recognizing the harmony of the entire Bible.