Category Archives: Dave Armstrong Discussions

Daily Bible Nugget #675, Matthew 19:17

The Nugget: Mat 19:17  And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. My Comment: This passage (Matthew 19:17) was … Continue reading

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Is water baptism required for salvation Part 5

I have been discussing a number of Bible passages which are used by some individuals, churches, and denominations to support the mistaken doctrine of baptismal regeneration or baptismal remission of sin. Acts 22:16 is another such passage: Act 22:16  And … Continue reading

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Is water baptism required for salvation Part 4

Sometimes individuals, churches, and denominations hold to a mistaken view of what the Bible teaches based on a string of favorite proof-texts. Those who believe in baptismal regeneration or baptismal remission of sins frequently point to Titus 3:5, Tit 3:5  … Continue reading

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Is water baptism required for salvation Part 3

Those who believe that water baptism is required for salvation appeal to several New Testament verses to support their belief. In Part 2 I discussed John 3:5 which is one of the main verses used to support the doctrine of … Continue reading

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Is water baptism required for salvation Part 2

There are two major Christian groups, churches, or denominations I know of  that believe it is necessary to be water baptized in order to receive remission of sins or in order to be born again or be saved. One of … Continue reading

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Is water baptism necessary to salvation?

By carefully considering what the Bible teaches, this should be a fairly straightforward question that is easy to answer. First, consider Hebrews 6:1, 2, Heb 6:1  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #299, 2 Timothy 3:17

The Nugget: 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. My Comment: The third proof that the Bible is understandable, proof of the perspicuity of the Scriptures, is what is stated … Continue reading

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Are baptism and the Eucharist necessary to salvation?

Dave Armstrong says they are. I’ll take his word for it that he is expressing the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. Dave Armstrong kindly sent me an e-book copy of his work with the short title Pillars of Sola … Continue reading

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False religions versus Bible Authority

There are many religions and churches today claiming to be of God. Some religions even make the exclusive claim that they are God’s “one true church” or they are God’s one true present dispenser of God’s truth. Their common claim … Continue reading

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Daily Bible Nugget #161, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Nugget: 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all … Continue reading

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