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The Saving Power of Baptism

English 🇵🇭 Tagalog The Saving Power of Baptism A Comprehensive Doctrinal Study of 1 Peter 3:21 “The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:” Introduction In an age when doctrinal confusion has been normalized by denominational fragmentation, few topics are more debated — and more distorted — than baptism. While many dismiss it as a mere symbol, a public declaration, or an optional ritual, the Bible declares it to be essential to salvation. This study brings into sharp focus 1 Peter 3:21 — a verse often misquoted, rarely expounded in full, and commonly avoided by advocates of “faith-only” salvation. We will demonstrate, with the authority of the King James Bible, that baptism is not symbolic but salvific — not a suggestion, but a command — not a man-made ordinance, but a divinely-appointed respons...

The Divine Origin and Preservation of the Holy Scriptures

English 🇵🇭 Tagalog The Divine Origin and Preservation of the Holy Scriptures By the Hand of God Introduction This study answers a critical doctrinal question: Is the Bible merely a product of men, or is it truly the work of God’s hand? Through Scripture alone, we will demonstrate that: ·         The origin of every word in the Bible is from God. ·         The process of writing it down was by divine guidance. ·         The preservation of the Scriptures through the ages is a deliberate act of God’s providence. I. THE BIBLE: WRITTEN BY MEN, AUTHORED BY GOD “ All Scripture is  God-breathed  (θεόπνευστος –  theopneustos )…” —  2 Timothy 3:16 A. Theopneustos: The Breath of God Greek:  θεός  ( Theos  – God) +  πνέω  ( pneō  – to breathe) Meaning: Not "inspired" like poetry, but literally  bre...