by Josiah Nichols | Sep 13, 2022 | Bible Interpretation, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Sin
Text: John 3:1-21. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through...
by Josiah Nichols | Mar 24, 2022 | Apologetics Live, Bible Interpretation, Salvation
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3, ESV). Introduction The following is a scene from Brother Where Art Thou? Three escaped convicts were in the woods cooking a squirrel for lunch when they...
by Josiah Nichols | Mar 8, 2022 | Apologetics Live, Bible Interpretation, Discernment, Sanctification
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name” (Acts 22: 16, ESV). Introduction Something that stumped me when I went to St. Louis Christian College was the above verse. It radically challenged my belief that we are saved...
by Josiah Nichols | Feb 24, 2022 | Apologetics Live, Bible Interpretation, Holy Spirit, Salvation
“Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5, ESV) Introduction It has been an exciting ride trying to understand and share the gospel with baptismal regenerationist Norm...
by Josiah Nichols | Feb 17, 2022 | Apologetics Live, Bible Interpretation
“Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” (1 Peter 3:21, ESV) Introduction One other passage which got me through a Restoration...