What It Means To Be a Christian

Visits: 43[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles–3 page.] The word Christian has greatly changed in meaning through the centuries. In modern usage, one may believe as little or much of the teaching of the New Testament, as long as…

New Testament Conversions (No. 11)—Summary of Conversions

Visits: 19[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             We have surveyed the subject of “New Testament Conversions” in ten previous articles in this series of brief articles in The Scripture Cache. This survey covered nine distinct cases of…

New Testament Conversions (No. 10)—The Twice-Baptized Ephesians

Visits: 21[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             When Paul arrived in Ephesus, he discovered some disciples (about 12 men, Acts 19:7). He quickly realized through conversation with these men that their baptism was irregular, not according to…

New Testament Conversions (No. 8)—The Conversion of a Jailer

Visits: 13[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             While in the Eastern European city of Philippi, Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison (Acts 16:19–24). Instead of bemoaning their unjust treatment, they were praying and singing…

New Testament Conversions (No. 7)—The Conversion of Lydia

Visits: 11[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             As far as we know, the first attempt to preach the Gospel on European soil was made by Paul and his companions in the city of Philippi. The record of…

New Testament Conversions (No. 6)—The Conversion of Cornelius

Visits: 22[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]          Cornelius is introduced to us as a man of rank in the Roman army and resident of the city of Caesarea (Acts 10:1).  He was an unusually spiritual man, described…

New Testament Conversions (No. 5)—The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

Visits: 13[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             A man named Saul is introduced to us as a co-conspirator in the murder of Stephen and a hater of Christ and Christians (Acts 7:58; 8:3). His zeal was so…

New Testament Conversions (No. 4)—Conversion of the Ethiopians Official

Visits: 17[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             While  Philip was in Samaria, the Lord directed him through an angel to travel to the road leading southward from Jerusalem to the deserted town of Gaza (Acts 8:26). Upon…

New Testament Conversions (No. 3)—Conversions in Samaria

Visits: 16[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.]             After Stephen was stoned to death for his bold proclamation of the Gospel, a great persecution erupted in Jerusalem, scattering disciples in all directions (Acts 8:1–2). Among those thus scattered…

New Testament Conversions (No. 2 )—The Conversion of the Three Thousand

Visits: 14 [Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-1 page.] The Gospel in its fullness was first preached on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. The record of this historic day and its dramatic results is found in…