John’s Baptism and Christ’s Baptism: What Changed?
Mark 1:4 and Luke 3:3 explicitly connect John’s baptism with remission of sins. Why, then, were the men in Acts 19 baptized in Jesus’ name? This KJV study examines the covenant change,…
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How Can We Tell Whether a Teaching Is from God?
Quoting Scripture does not guarantee a correct interpretation. Examine Satan’s misuse of a promise, the Sadducees’ resurrection argument, the Pharisees’ divorce argument, and Peter’s warning about distorted Scripture. This KJV study develops…
WHY “ALLOW SCRIPTURE TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE?”
The central principle behind The Biblical Pattern is simple: ALLOW SCRIPTURE TO INTERPRET SCRIPTURE. But what does that actually mean? It means that when we encounter a difficult passage, symbol, […]
THE BIBLICAL PATTERN FOR UNDERSTANDING REVELATION
Few books of the Bible have produced as much disagreement, speculation, and confusion as the book of Revelation. Some approach Revelation by beginning with today’s newspaper. Others begin with modern […]
Scriptural Answers — False Doctrine Refuted
Are infants personally guilty of Adam’s sin at birth?
Ezekiel distinguishes the guilt of a father from that of his child; read Paul’s discussion of Adam with care.
Are church of Christ teachings contrary to the gospel?
Examine the particular claims about the church, faith, and baptism by reading the relevant New Testament passages in context. This is an original response; the outside article is not reproduced.
The original question about faith alone and the sinner’s prayer
Baptism and conversion
The original reply to the deathbed-sin and forgiveness questions
Repentance, confession, and forgiveness
The original answer concerning literal water and remission of sins
Baptism and conversion
The original question concerning raising the dead today
Worship, music, and prayer
The original closing reply on Scripture interpreting Scripture
Scripture and interpretation
The original reply distinguishing inherited consequences from inherited sin
Christian conduct and moral questions
Original correction and apology about whom the sin question was asked
Christian conduct and moral questions
The original reply on absolution, knowing sin, confession, and birth control
Repentance, confession, and forgiveness
The original explanation of forgiving and retaining sins through gospel preaching
Faith, grace, and obedience
The original objection to venial and mortal sin categories
Prophecy, resurrection, and judgment
The original appeal to Ephesians5:19 and a recommended singing study
Worship, music, and prayer
The original denial that a person unable to speak sins by being unable to sing
Worship, music, and prayer
The original answer to John6:54 using John6:63 and1Peter1:23
Scripture and interpretation
The brief denial of inherited original sin
Christian conduct and moral questions
The original explanation of sin, accountability, and infant innocence
Christian conduct and moral questions
The complete response to passages offered for inherited original sin
Worship, music, and prayer
The original distinction between inherited guilt and consequences of Adam’s sin
Christian conduct and moral questions
Original clarification: children need no baptism because they have no sin
Baptism and conversion
The original closing statement in the disagreement over Catholic teaching
Worship, music, and prayer
The original appeal concerning faith alone and remission of sins
Baptism and conversion
The original explanation of using another writer’s argument
Worship, music, and prayer
The original answer about Mary’s sinlessness
Christian conduct and moral questions
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La Vista Church of Christ Answers — 12 matches
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Is there a difference between original sin and actual sin? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Is there a difference between original sin and actual sin.
The Original Recycler ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: The Original Recycler
Was Genesis originally written in cuneiform? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Was Genesis originally written in cuneiform?
The original Lord’s Supper was observed at night and it wasn’t on Sunday ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: The original Lord’s Supper was observed at night and it wasn’t on Sunday
Was God’s original plan to have humans live on the earth forever? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Was God’s original plan to have humans live on the earth forever?
Your information on the New Testament not being originally written in Hebrew helped me defend the truth ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Your information on the New Testament not being originally written in Hebrew helped me defend the truth
What should a woman do who suspects her husband’s prior divorce was not for scriptural reasons like he originally claimed? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: What should a woman do who suspects her husband’s prior divorce was not for scriptural reasons like he originally claimed?
What was the original language? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: What was the original language?
Could the 40 years in the wilderness begin from the original Passover? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Could the 40 years in the wilderness begin from the original Passover?
Can the adulterer remarry after his original spouse dies? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can the adulterer remarry after his original spouse dies?
If someone is in an adulterous marriage, what happens if his original spouse dies? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: If someone is in an adulterous marriage, what happens if his original spouse dies?
Was Matthew originally written in Hebrew or Aramaic? ↗
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Was Matthew originally written in Hebrew or Aramaic?
Find It in the Bible
AUTHORITY/ONLY TWO POSSIBLE SOURCES
AUTHORITY/ONLY TWO POSSIBLE SOURCES: Matt 21:23-27
BAPTISM/IMMERSION
BAPTISM/IMMERSION: Acts 8:38; 22:16; Rom 6:3-5; Col 2:11-13
BIBLE/COMPLETE
BIBLE/COMPLETE: Jn 16:13; 2 Pet 1:3; Jude 3
BIBLE = BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH
BIBLE = Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.
BORN A SINNER
BORN A SINNER? 1 Cor 14:20; Matt 18:3; Eze 18:4-20
CATHOLIC CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH – Continuing Revelation from God??? Jn 16:13; Heb 1:1-2; Heb 2:1-4; Heb 12:25
Denomination
Denomination The organized grouping of congregations with similar names, creeds, beliefs, structures and practices. This concept is foreign to the NT, since Jesus Christ only built one church. The belief that there…
Denominational Doctrines
Denominational Doctrines
DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES
DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES: Jn 17:20-23; 1 Cor 1:10-13; Eph 4:4-6; Rom 16:16
EVOLUTION
EVOLUTION Gen 1:24-25. The theory (not established fact) that the development of all forms of life takes place through a series of modifications, the direction of which is governed by environmental factors.…
Hell (gehenna)
Hell (gehenna) The place of eternal torment, characterized by fire and darkness. Hell is totally removed from the presence of God and any comfort or blessing He provides. Hell was originally prepared…
Heredity
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception In Catholic belief, the idea that the Virgin Mary was from the time of her conception free from original sin. This is not a NT teaching but was made an…
ISLAM
ISLAM Matt 1:21, Jn 8:24, 14:6, Acts 4:12, 10:43, 1 Tim 2:5-6
Martyr
Martyr One who dies for his faith, refusing to turn from his confession in spite of persecution. Christians were martyred when the Roman government took to itself god-like powers and demanded that…
Original Sin
Original Sin Some believe that man has a totally depraved predisposition toward sin, which he inherited from Adam as a result of the fall in the Garden of Eden. This view holds…
Premillennialism
PREMELLENIALISM: Matt 13:24-30 (Explained 36-43) Verse 39 – End of the Age; 1 Cor 15:23-28; Josh 21:43; Neh 9:7-8; Jer 19:11, 22:30; Rev 3:21; 2 Tim 4:1; Heb 7:24-25; Jn 5:28-29; Phil…
Sola Scriptura
Sola Scriptura?
Tradition
Tradition The religious teachings and practices passed on from generation to generation. While there are inspired, authoritative traditions that have been delivered (1 Cor 11:2,23; 2 Thes 2:15; 3:6), human traditions make…
Zeal Alone Does Not Save
Zeal Alone Does Not Save Religious zeal by itself does not establish that a person is right with God. Paul desired Israel's salvation and testified that they had 'a zeal of God,…
Resource Library
Was helping the tribe of Benjamin find wives wrong?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Was helping the tribe of Benjamin find wives wrong?
Is it wrong to partake of the Lord’s Supper when you can’t attend services at a church?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Is it wrong to partake of the Lord’s Supper when you can’t attend services at a church?
Can a woman lead a prayer in a virtual meeting where men are present?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can a woman lead a prayer in a virtual meeting where men are present?
What does it take to start a congregation?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: What does it take to start a congregation?
How can there be church autonomy when the church in Jerusalem oversaw many house churches?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: How can there be church autonomy when the church in Jerusalem oversaw many house churches?
Should a church spend money on community service to get people to evangelize?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Should a church spend money on community service to get people to evangelize?
Can a person be a member of two different congregations?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can a person be a member of two different congregations?
Can I give on other days than Sunday?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can I give on other days than Sunday?
Is it wrong to marry the person you love?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Is it wrong to marry the person you love?
Is baptism by immersion valid?
A reader asks whether biblical references to sprinkling support sprinkling instead of immersion and whether Jerusalem had sufficient water for immersion at Pentecost.
Do you need to be baptized again after falling away and returning?
A reader asks whether a Christian who falls away must be baptized again after repentance and also asks about the different baptisms mentioned in the New Testament.
How do I convince my wife to reconcile?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: How do I convince my wife to reconcile?
Can I get married in the church?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can I get married in the church?
Should I separate from my lying husband?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Should I separate from my lying husband?
Is it wrong to have a relationship when divorced?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Is it wrong to have a relationship when divorced?
If we get married, will the sin stop?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: If we get married, will the sin stop?
Is it wrong to get married when the bride-to-be is pregnant?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Is it wrong to get married when the bride-to-be is pregnant?
Did Paul imply that he could only marry a Christian?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Did Paul imply that he could only marry a Christian?
Can an elder step down from the position?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can an elder step down from the position?
Are elders called by God?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Are elders called by God?
Can non-believers contribute to the church?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can non-believers contribute to the church?
Can a person withdraw his gift to the church?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can a person withdraw his gift to the church?
Does baptism give continual cleansing?
A Christian troubled about the sincerity of an earlier baptism asks whether baptism itself provides continual cleansing and whether lack of repentance at the time would invalidate it.
Can a wedding include cultural singers and dancers?
A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Can a wedding include cultural singers and dancers?