College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.
Perhaps the most prevalent sin of the Christian today is that of complaining. It is in our nature. How many things have we murmured or complained about today and we were not even conscious of it? In our heart we have strategically placed complaining as one of the smaller sins or perhaps not even sin at all. God, however, has a different outlook on the matter and we would do well to adopt God’s viewpoint versus our own. God tells us in His word “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content”, and in another place He says “and be ye thankful”. Complaining is not so. As such we ought to learn what the scriptures say about complaining and take heed to its warnings.
There are two stages of baptism for the present day believer: the spiritual (Spirit baptism) and the physical (water baptism). What are some characteristics that would distinguish the two in scripture?
A verse by verse outline of Romans 5:1-11. The first three chapters declared all under sin. Chapter 4 presented the fact that justification is by faith so along comes chapter 5 that tells you the person that brings justification.
A verse by verse outline of Romans 4:1-25. The first three chapters declared all under sin. This presents the need for justification. Romans chapter four declares that justification is obtained by faith.
