Bible/Theology

The role of a pastor is critical in God’s plan for the local church; consequently, his qualifications are paramount when considering who is qualified to serve as pastor and who is disqualified. While several characteristics are necessary for a man to be eligible to serve as a pastor, none seem to garner as much attention…

Christians who believe that the autographs of the Scripture are without error use the term inerrancy to describe their belief; however, others place different adjectives with inerrancy in order to use the term without believing that the autographs are without error.

Read more to find out the Scriptural basis of this answer. Christians and Demon possession, arguments for and against, 9-26-24

Throughout history, inhumation (burial) and cremation have been practiced, sometimes simultaneously in the same culture (Roman and Greek). Each have enjoyed various times of prominence and preference within various cultures. However, the Christian era brought with it the practice of inhumation and sought to eliminate cremation, basically reserving that for times of plague or for…

Baptists have generally believed that there are two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.[1]  These ordinances are symbolic rather than communicative, i.e., sacraments.  These ordinances are the ordinances of and for the local church and not ordinances of a portion of a local church, or individual Christians.[2] Baptists have consistently held that baptism is by…