Faith & Reason Nexus

• Key Verse:
• “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
• Judgment of Words:
• “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.” (John 12:48)

Scriptural Proof Questions

• Faith Only?
• Is there scriptural evidence for salvation by faith alone without works?
• Baptism Because One Is Already Saved?
• Is baptism a step after being saved, or is it necessary for salvation?
• Sprinkling or Pouring as Baptism?
• Does the Bible support methods like sprinkling or pouring as valid forms of baptism?
• Infants Being Baptized?
• Is there scriptural justification for baptizing infants?
• Joining the Church of Your Choice?
• Does the Bible allow for choosing any church denomination, or is there a prescribed body of believers?
• Frequency of the Lord’s Supper?
• Is there a biblical mandate for how often the Lord’s Supper should be observed (monthly, quarterly, etc.)?
• Titles for Preachers?
• Is there scriptural support for preachers wearing titles such as “Reverend” or “Doctor”?
• Preachers Being Called Pastors?
• Is the term “pastor” scripturally appropriate for church leaders?
• Churches with Human Heads and Creeds?
• Does the Bible endorse human leadership, creeds, or earthly headquarters in church governance?
• Denominationalism?
• Is the existence of multiple denominations supported by scripture?

Scriptural Proof for Essential Beliefs

• One Church:
• “Upon this rock, I will build My church.” (Matthew 16:18)
• “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” (Acts 2:47)
• Faith:
• “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
• “I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” (John 8:21-23)
• Repentance:
• “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:3, 5)
• “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.” (Acts 2:38)
• “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” (Acts 17:30)
• Confession of Christ:
• “Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33)
• “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” (Acts 8:37)
• “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:10)
• Baptism:
• “He who believes and is baptized will be saved.” (Mark 16:16)
• “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.’” (Acts 2:38)
• “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” (Acts 22:16)