Some Christians have never seen any other mode of baptism except immersion (dunking). Yet, what about sprinkling or pouring? Is there a preferred mode for baptizing Christians?
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Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
It has become increasingly common to hear people say, “Jesus talked more about self-righteousness than sexual sin, and he said that self-righteousness was worse than sexual sin.” What does the Bible say about whether some sins are worse than others?
A Pastor’s Surprise: Systematic Theology Classes in the Local Church
We all “do theology” all the time. Every Christian thinks about God and what the Bible teaches us, which builds itself in our minds into some kind of system. We started an “Eight-Week Theology Taster” class at my local church, and I was delighted to discover that Jesus’ sheep are hungry to hold in their minds a thoroughly biblical, well-digested, and well-ordered theology.
All Sins Are Not Alike: Sexual Immorality, Chastity, and Wisdom
Because of the sexual revolution, we hardly know what chastity is any more. In some circles it has become axiomatic that sexual sins are no worse and no different from any other sins. What are the two classes of sin, and why is it important for Christians to recognize the difference?
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