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What is the symbolism of water baptism?

by Michael Houdmann

At the river, pool or baptismal font, we let ourselves be completely immersed in the water. This symbolizes burial with our Lord; we are baptized into His death on the cross and are no longer slaves to self or sin (Romans 6:3-7). When we are raised out of the water, we are symbolically resurrected—raised to our new life in Christ and to be with Him forever, born into the family of our loving God (Romans 8:16).

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What is the importance of Christian baptism?

by Michael Houdmann

Christian baptism is one of two ordinances that Jesus instituted for the church. Just before His ascension, Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”

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Does the Bible teach believer’s baptism/credobaptism?

by Michael Houdmann

Believer’s baptism is the act by which a believer in Jesus Christ chooses to be baptized in order to give testimony of his faith. Believer’s baptism is also called “credobaptism,” a term that comes from the Latin word for “creed,” indicating that baptism is a symbol of a person’s adopting a certain doctrine or creed.

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Is baptism necessary for salvation?

by Michael Houdmann

Answer: The belief that baptism is necessary for salvation is also known as “baptismal regeneration.” It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation.

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World Council of Churches – Free eBook

by David W. Cloud

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is an international ecumenical union of roughly 340 denominations in 120 countries representing more than 500 million professing Christians (including the millions whose only Christian testimony is that they were baptized as infants). What are the goals, philosophies, and heresies of the WCC? Read this book and find out.

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Child Discipline – Free eBook

by David W. Cloud
February 2012

This is an extensive and practical look at child training and discipline. It deals with such things as understanding the child’s nature, teaching obedience and respect for authority, when discipline should begin, the effective use of the rod, dealing with sassing and resistance to authority, disciplining for attitude, the essential aspect of love in discipline, the necessity of consistency and persistence, the necessity of good communication, the necessity of the father and mother being in harmony, the danger of provoking children to wrath, keeping the child’s heart, and discipleship.

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Christian bookstores reflect Christianity in America but what it reflects is the increasing apostasy

by Don  Koenig
March 21, 2009    

Christian bookstores are a good reflection of Christianity in America today. So obviously we can see by what is selling that Christianity in America is becoming increasingly apostate. The Christian bookstores and airwaves are full of deception and the people of this nation cannot discern truth because they have become biblically illiterate.

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