A lot of people, I mean a lot of people, ask us what we think of baptism as a means of salvation. We’ve addressed this subject on this site a variety of times (try a search for baptism), but we’re addressing it again. Does the Bible teach that baptism saves? Mark 16:16 seems to say that faith plus baptism equals salvation. And other places in Scripture, it seems that baptism is placed before salvation. So what’s the deal? Does baptism save?
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New Site Up and Running
We started redesigning truthsaves about, well, seven months ago and we’re finally done. It’s been a process, but the entire site has finally been moved. All the existing articles, poems and testimonies have been redirected (so update your bookmarks) and we’ll start posting new ones soon. In fact, the first new content on the new site will roll in tomorrow. Be sure to subscribe to the site; there’s going to be a lot of new content rolling in over the next few weeks.
So, we’re sorry that there has been very little new content over the last few months, but now that the site redesign and migration is finished, it’s time to start sharing the Good News once again!
In His service,
Tim & Eric
https://truthsaves.org
This Site Is Under Construction
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Autonomous Man
We humans create our own destinies. We forge our own identities and we have no need of any sort of god. Do we?
Surrendering 100% | David’s Christian Testimony
This is a truly amazing testimony (my humble opinion). David led a life of drugs, crime, gangs, women . . . he was incarcerated time after time and racked up the felonies and misdemeanors. Finally, after attempting suicide and committing so many crimes, he was incarcerated again. Now, he’s currently in prison. But God has turned his life around he’s leading a Bible study in prison. As crazy as it sounds, he believes that God placed him there in order that he might completely surrender his life to God and carry out God’s Word. Wow!
Thilini’s Christian Testimony
Thilini’s Christian testimony is short but powerful. It describes how God delivered her from years of depression and emotional trauma. Our God is mighty to save!
Another Anonymous Christian Testimony
We love receiving new testimonies and here’s yet another! This person didn’t include their name, so I can’t say whose testimony this is, but I love it anyway because it shows how Jesus is interested in all the tiny details of our lives. When we trust Him, he orchestrates life for our good.
Do You Know My Jesus?
This poem describes what Jesus went through on the cross. And it asks an all-important question. Have you given Him your all?
An Invitation from the Master Gardener
Joan’s poem reminds us that God has invited all to come to Him and partake of His goodness. It’s up to us to decide whether or not we want to accept His invitation.
Double Predestination
Often it seems in Scripture that God, before time began, chose certain people for heaven and certain people for hell. In theological terms this is called “double predestination.” Find out what we think of this age-old debate.
As a note, I generally try to avoid this topic, as the issue has been a means for far too long to divide the church, to move our eyes away from the person of Jesus, and to bring in what James would call the wisdom from hell (James 3:13-18). If we are not capable as His people to discuss this subject in a manner that is peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, and full of mercy; or if this subject is our passion in life, then we would do well to avoid the topic. Rather, it is better to be silent and focus on the work of loving God and others, pursuing fully the fruit of the Spirit. I continue to observe that Jesus made the mark of His disciples to be love, not doctrine (John 13:35), and the greatest commandment to love, not to know. Knowledge puffs up but love builds up (1 Corinthians 8:1). While sound doctrine is important, I observe that the devils may have better doctrine than we (James 2:19). Life is to be lived, not in the doctrine, but in the faith in Christ and love for the brothers. Faith in Christ should lead to love and gentleness. The one who sows discord among the brothers is a person to be avoided (Proverbs 6:14-19; Romans 16:17-18; Titus 2:10-11).