This book discusses the necessity of baptism in Jesus name. The role of water in salvation is considered carefully. The Bible demonstrates that water is a mysterious element which is indispensable to both life and death. Jesus Himself affirmed the necessity of the new birth through water and the Spirit (John 3:5). The book also challenges the Trinitarian assumptions behind Matthew 28:19 arguing that the One true God robed Himself in flesh and assumed the name Jesus which is efficacious for salvation.
The central thesis of this book is: did God robe Himself in earthly human flesh or did He come in His own heavenly flesh? The belief that Christ’s flesh is heavenly will be shown to be a bedrock teaching in the Bible. Conversely, to believe that Jesus assumed human flesh – having its origin in the lowly dust – leaves one with a distorted view of the identity of the One True God in Christ and, sadly, a diminished view of His resplendent glory. It will be argued that a wrong understanding of the Word made flesh (John 1:14) doctrine (Christology) impacts negatively on a series of other foundational doctrines in the Bible among which are baptism in Jesus name and the Lord’s Supper.
Understanding Holiness: Holiness and Dress
What is holiness and does it impact upon what we choose to wear? What were some of the factors that led to a deterioration in modesty and a concomitant “sexualisation” in dress standards, particularly in relation to women’s dress in the late 20th century? These and other questions are explored in this book from within a Biblical framework.
Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
The best compliment that can be applied to Christians is, “These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.” Revelation 14:4 is a futuristic vision revealed to the apostle John. He saw a congregation assembled before the throne of Jesus, which no doubt comprised individuals from different nations, tongues and cultures. But one testimony simultaneously united them and separated them from everyone else, “These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.”
CONNECTED BY THE SCARLET THREAD Bro. Paul Thomas Hebrews 11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Rahab was a harlot, a prostitute. Decent society holds such people in contempt because they are perceived as a threat to the very stability of [...]
BEING A LEADER FOR GOD A Look into the Heart of David Bro. Paul Thomas Isa 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. Isa 55:4 Behold, I have given him for a witness [...]
ABRAHAM’S INTERNATIONAL VISION Bro Paul Thomas Gen 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy [...]
JESUS ONLY Paul Thomas Matthew 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, Matthew 17:8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. This conference in Hannover, Germany, is a spiritual high mountain to [...]
THE FIRST SERMON IN THE BIBLE Bro. Paul Thomas Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. The Devil had just deceived Adam and Eve into committing a dreadful sin. In fact, he [...]
THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST – ULTIMATE POWER Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. We are surrounded by power on a daily basis. The car, train, bus or tram that brought you here was fuelled by a power source – petrol, [...]
