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By Stan Cox, on April 26th, 2008
Jesus, in John 3, had a conversation with a ruler of the Jews named Nicodemus. While it is obvious by Nicodemus’ words he was impressed with Jesus, it must be noted that he was ignorant of who Jesus truly was, and was a bit cautious in his approach.
Nicodemus referred to the Lord as a “rabbi” (teacher), and acknowledged that the miracles Jesus performed marked Him as a man from God. However, the fact that John revealed the ruler’s approach to be “by night” indicates that Nicodemus may have desired not to be seen talking with such a controversial man.
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By Stan Cox, on February 11th, 2008
This sermon is a discussion of the text of Romans 10:1-13. It includes a discussion of the difference between the two covenants; the necessity of faith and confession unto salvation; and a definition of the phrase, “calls upon the name of the Lord.”
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By Stan Cox, on January 30th, 2008
Immediately following Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, recorded in Matthew 3, Mark 1 and Luke 3, Luke states, “Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age…” (vs. 23).
The baptism of Jesus signified the end of His time in anonymity. He left Nazareth (the city of His youth) behind (cf. Mark 1:9), and traveled by foot 60-70 miles to be “baptized by John in the Jordan.” With this act of obedience, Jesus began His public ministry and His inevitable trek toward the cross at Calvary.
Of the three baptism accounts recorded in the gospels, only Matthew records the conversation between John and Jesus. When Jesus presented Himself to John to be baptized by him, the text says that “John tried to prevent Him, saying ‘I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?’” (vs. 14). Before noting Jesus’ response, it is important to note a few things about John’s reaction to Jesus’ presence at the Jordan.
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By Stan Cox, on January 20th, 2008
Those who deny that a man must be baptized to be saved disregard the plain teaching of a multitude of scripture.
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By Stan Cox, on December 15th, 2007
“Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?”
1 Corinthians 15:29
The verse above is admittedly a difficult passage to understand. It is a passage that has been wrested from context to defend a practice without Bible authority. For example, the Mormon church engages in the practice of baptism by proxy. One of the duties of those Mormons who desire to go to a Mormon temple, is when there to be immersed on behalf of someone who has died. In fact, the Mormon’s intense interest in geneological records is to identify those who have died in past generations, that they may be baptized in water by proxy.
Continue reading » 1 Corinthians 15:29, An Explanation
By Stan Cox, on September 30th, 2007
The question is asked and answered. Does the pardon of the thief on the cross have a bearing on whether we must be baptized in order to be saved?
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By Stan Cox, on September 23rd, 2007
Guest Speaker: Keith Greer. There is an eternal principle that remains true in every age. Succinctly stated, God speaks, Man believes, Man obeys, God saves.
While the particulars of God’s message may change, the principle remains. This is certainly true with regard to God’s plan of salvation for mankind.
(Note: This is a two part sermon. The morning sermon covers the first 8 slides of the presentation).
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By Stan Cox, on August 12th, 2007
The New Testament clearly reveals that the mode of baptism, intrinsic in the term as well as clear from the context of scripture, is immersion. Sprinkling water as a substitute to immersion in water is an innovation from man without divine approval.
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By Stan Cox, on July 8th, 2007
The account of Saul’s conversion is unique in many ways because it involves not only his conversion, but also his appointment as an apostle. However, Saul had to do what all have to do in order to receive the forgiveness of his sins.
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By Stan Cox, on May 27th, 2007
As Acts 8, with Philip preaching to the Eunuch shows, the Lord gives each of us opportunities to preach the gospel of our Lord.
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By Stan Cox, on April 4th, 2007
Podcast Number 46
Does the text in Acts 2:38 indicate that we are baptized because our sins are forgiven, or in order to receive the forgiveness of sins. Context and a word study indicate that “for the remission of sins” indicates that repentance and baptism are necessary for salvation!
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By Stan Cox, on February 22nd, 2007
Podcast Number 41
There is much controversy regarding Holy Spirit baptism among religious people today. What does the New Testament teach concerning Holy Spirit baptism, and the part it plays, if any, in the conversion of man.
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By Stan Cox, on December 15th, 2006
What is the one baptism of Ephesians 4:5?
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By Stan Cox, on September 28th, 2006
Podcast Number 20
It is common among the denominations to utilize the sprinkling of water as a mode for baptism. A study of the greek, and an examination of the scriptures clearly shows such to be an innnovation of man. Baptism is immersion in water.
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By Stan Cox, on August 27th, 2006
Whether it be the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, the imperfect knowledge of Christ exhibited by Saul, The Eunuch and Cornelius prior to their exposure to the gospel of Christ, or the Lukewarmness of the Laodiceans, just being “religious” does not guarantee salvation.
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