Discipleship

The Biblical Necessity of Baptism

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Jesus Himself instituted the practice of Christian baptism by having John the Baptist baptize Him…

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The Church Membership’s Role in Admonishing the Unruly

By Mark W. Christy In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul says to the church, “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly.”[i]…

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Carnal Christianity and the Struggle for Assurance

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul labelled its recipients as carnal…

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The Biblical Barometer for Maturation

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Bible offers multiple ways for believers to gauge their success in the maturation process…

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Follow Me: Obeying Christ’s Command Requires Bible Study

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In the Gospels, Jesus frequently issued His disciples the command, ‘Follow Me’. By following the…

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The Southern Baptist Half-Way Covenant

Before beginning, it is important to note that there are many Bible-believing Southern Baptists who affirm that salvation is by…

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Responding to God from the Pit of Despair

By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Apostle Peter informs Christians they would be “distressed by various trials” and their faith…

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The Only Authentic Response to the Gospel that Leads to Salvation

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus discusses four different types of reception to the…

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Victorious Living for Those Who Have Been Made Victorious in Christ

By Mark W. Christy, PhD According to Scripture, Christians are expected to fully obey the commands of God. In John…

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Biblical Proof of Authentic Salvation

By Mark W. Christy, PhD John MacArthur, in a sermon entitled “The Distinctive Qualities of the True Christian, Part 3”…

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