What was the emphasis in the evangelistic preaching of the Apostles as recorded in the book of Acts? Does the record of Acts support the notion that the central focus of Christianity is one's love relationship with God and personal life enhancement? Or did these disciples of Christ focus on something else? [...]
While baptism doesn't save you, it does serve an important function, Greg says. Publicly identifying oneself with Christ helps distinguish true, saving faith from mere intellectual assent. [...]
I remember as a child, gathering in a circle in our huge dining room for family devotions. My dad, ever the Bible teacher, sat in the circle with us. [...]