“Open Bible Study” #1 – A Discussion with a Baptist Preacher: Is baptism absolutely essential for salvation?

“Open Bible Study”

March 13, 2010
“Is baptism absolutely essential for salvation?”

The apostle Paul wrote the following:

1 Corinthians 1:10

10  Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

While we ought to have unity, it is also clear, and to our shame, that we do not have unity.

We at the Good Hope Rd. Church of Christ believe the only way to have the unity Jesus prayed for is to gather with those who disagree and discuss the things which divide us.  And while we may not immediately agree after these sessions, it is certain we will never have unity if we ignore each other and ignore the issues which divide us. Continue reading

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Nathaniel Westmoreland (July 18, 1958 to Feb 19, 2010)

My friend and brother-in-Christ, Nathaniel Westmoreland, passed from this life on Jan 19, 2010.  Nathaniel’s wife, Velda Westmoreland, asked me to come to Georgia and preach the funeral.  I was honored to be asked.
The link below contains the message spoken at the funeral service.

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The Lindsey-Ferguson Debate (Bread Breaking)

The propositions of this debate are as follows:

Proposition #1:  The Scriptures teach that at an assembly of the Church of Christ for the communion, the servant at the table, after giving thanks for the loaf of bread, must break off his piece and eat, then it is given to the assembly for them to break off and eat.  Ellis Lindsey affirms.  Paul Ferguson denies.

Proposition #2:  The Scriptures teach that at an assembly of the Church of Christ for the communion, the servant at the table, after giving thanks for the loaf of bread, must break it into two or more pieces; then it is given to the assembly for them to take and eat.  Paul Ferguson affirms.   Ellis Lindsey denies.

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The Lindsey-Dickson Debate (One Communion Loaf)

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The propositions of this debate are as follows:

Proposition #1:  The Scriptures teach that when a congregation of the Church of Christ partakes of the Lord’s supper, only one communion loaf may be used.  Ellis Lindsey affirms.  George Dickson denies.

Proposition #2:  The Scriptures teach that when a congregation of the Church of Christ partakes of the Lord’s supper, the communion loaf may be in more than one piece.  George Dickson affirms.  Ellis Lindsey denies.

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“Not Under Bondage” – James D. Bales

This volume, Not Under Bondage, is being posted with permission from James D. Bales, Jr.  On October 1, 2009, brother Bales gave me permission in an email to publish his father’s book on this website.   This books is being published unaltered and offered for the reading public’s consideration.  I consider this a most excellent book and believe the argumentation presented is the truth and worthy of study.  (George Battey)

P.S.  This book is searchable and indexed.

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A Thanksgiving Message

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The Sabbath Day

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The Faith That Saves

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Marriage Is Not “Binding”

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Religious Competition

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