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Musical-al note # 318There are many preachers and teachers who offer a great many words to explain their doctrines when asked about becoming a Christian. Most of their words are given in regard to becoming a member of their particular religious group consisting of acceptance of their teaching, name, requirements and customs. Biblical scripture isContinue reading “WHAT IS BAPTISM?”

Musick-al note # 317                                                   Can one use any type of bread that is available or must we use the unleavened bread in the Lord’s Supper for worship?  This question presupposes that man can render worship to God in any manner that he chooses.  When we strive to follow the New Testament and onlyContinue reading “COMMUNION”

Musick-al note # 316 Jesus made a statement in the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25) so astounding that their import should be carefully considered by all people, especially to those who declare to have faith in Christ Jesus. In this parable, the virgins went out to welcome the bridegroom at his coming withContinue reading “THE DOOR WAS SHUT”

Musick-al note # 315 To be a Christian, one must believe that Jesus is the Christ but only believing without obedience is not sufficient. Nor can an individual think that when one is baptized, salvation is secure with nothing more required. The new life must be considered and one must know what it is andContinue reading “REMAIN FAITHFUL THROUGH LIFE”

Musick-al note # 314           We should know that baptism is a great turning point in the life of an individual who has believed that Christ Jesus is the Lord of life, turned from sin in repentance, confessed that Jesus is Lord, baptized (buried in water) and raised to live a new life. This isContinue reading “IS BAPTISM ENOUGH?”

Musick-al note # 313 Many religious groups teach that when one believes that Jesus is the Christ, that person receives remission of sins and thus enjoys salvation. The Bible teaches that salvation comes as a result of faith but also teaches that belief or faith is only the beginning of that which man must doContinue reading “IS BELIEVING ENOUGH?”

Musick-al note # 312The answer to this question lies in the realm of faith. One obeys the commands of the Lord God as revealed in the New Testament because of the belief that this truly is the revelation of God to man today. One does not however have to have “blind” faith to do so.Continue reading “WHY OBEY THE NEW TESTAMENT”

 Musick-al note #311         It is not revealed who wrote every one of the books of the Bible.  Because of its message, overall plan, unity and continuity, it is certain that God is the real author of the Bible by using these men to write His words.  Through inspiration, He gave to men His message andContinue reading “WHO WROTE THE BIBLE?”

Musick-al note # 310       There appears at least two reasons why Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem.  The first appears in Matthew 23:37-39 where He said, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, asContinue reading “JESUS WEPT OVER JERUSALEM”

Musick-al note # 309 The Lord Jesus said, “I give you eternal life” and it is true because He is with the eternal God (John 10:30).  Eternity is of unlimited duration, the book of Revelation says in Revelation 21:25 “And its gates shall never be shut by day — and there shall be no nightContinue reading “ETERNAL LIFE”