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Show me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
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A Study of the Local Church
Wed. Night Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
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Lesson1 - Attitudes Towards Open Study and Resolving Differences
Lesson 2 - The Need to Find Bible Authority
Lesson 3 - The Local Church and the Individual Christian
Lesson 4 - The Work of a Local Church
Lesson 5 - The Organization of a Local Church
Lesson 6 - The Fellowship of a Christian

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A Friendly Discussion on Mormonism

Held at the University church of Christ -
February 17, 2011

 


Following the Footsteps of Jesus
Bible Class by Larry Rouse

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Lesson1 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Baptism
Lesson 2 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Praying
Lesson 3 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Teaching
Lesson4 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to the Cross

Lesson 5 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to Heaven

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Building a Biblical  Faith

College Class

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A Study of Evangelism
(Studies in the Cross of Christ)
College Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of the Life of Joseph



Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

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Building a Biblical Home Bible Class Series

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Salvation for the Remission of Sins is by Faith
 

by J. C. McQuiddy

It will not be denied that the doctrine of baptism "for the remission of sins" is a Bible doctrine and is very clearly taught in the New Testament (Acts 2:38). It is impossible to use language that more clearly teaches that baptism is unto the remission of sins than does the New Testament….

In the light of so many scriptures which teach forcefully and unequivocally the doctrine of baptism unto the remission of sins (1 Pet. 3:21, Acts 22:16, Col. 2:12, Mk. 16:16), it is very puzzling to understand why so many Protestants oppose this doctrine and undertake to prove that it not true in the face of the clear and positive teaching of the word of God. This they are not able to do satisfactorily to themselves.

It is not so much that they want to oppose the word of God, but more because they desire to uphold the doctrine of “justification by faith,” and are at a loss to see how baptism can be “for the remission of sins” if “justification is by faith.” They lose sight of the truth that “baptism for the remission of sins” is “justification by faith.” There is no conflict between “justification by faith” and “baptism for the remission of sins.” As the key fits into the lock, so “baptism for the remission of sins” fits into “justification by faith.” But some, losing sight of the fact that baptism is not a work of righteousness (Tit. 3:5), classify it as a work of righteousness, and on that ground deny that it has any part in the plan of salvation, since we are not saved by works of righteousness. There can be no justification by law…. Salvation is not of the works of the law, but of faith in Christ Jesus: “For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace…” (Rom. 4:16.)

Faith is a work of the mind. “This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” (John 6:29.) It is not a work of merit. It simply appropriates the salvation that grace provides and offers. It is in no sense a work of righteousness. While baptism saves us, it is in no sense a work of righteousness. Baptism is faith actualized; it is the expression of faith. The faith that justifies expresses itself in baptism. Hence, baptism for remission of sins is justification by faith.

 

 

Other Articles

Keeping the Lord Near
How Long is the Line?
The Door of Hope
Steadfastness

The Goal of Longsuffering







 


The Assembly of the Saints

Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Sunday Mornings at 9:30

Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - How Can We Know What God Wants?
Lesson 2 - What Is a Local church?
Lesson 3 - The Lord's Supper

Lesson 4 - Should Women Speak in the Assembly?
Lesson 5 - What is the Place and Purpose of the Contribution?
Lesson 6 - Misconceptions about the Assembly

 


Studies by David Tant at the University church of Christ

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How to Study the Bible
College Class

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You are Invited to Hear
Dee Bowman of Pasadena, Texas

In a Series of Bible Lectures
August 21-24, Sunday - Wednesday
at the University church of Christ in Auburn, AL

 

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Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Sunday Mornings at 9:30
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Lesson 1 - The Time and Reign of the Messiah
Lesson 2 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 42)
Lesson 3 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 49)
Lesson 4 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 50)
Lesson 5 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 52-53)
Lesson 6 - The Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7)

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Sermon Series on the Book of 1 John
by Robert Harkrider

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Hear Mark Broyles on "Marriage as God Designed It"

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A Study of Religious Beliefs

Wednesday Night College Bible Class

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Lesson 1 - Introduction and Approach
Lesson 2 - The Roman Catholic Church
Lesson 3 - An Overview of Islam
Lesson 4 - An Overview of Mormonism
Lesson 5 - An Overview of Pentecostalism
Lesson 6 - An Overview of Calvinism

 


Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

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