What is the correlation/connection between water baptism and church membership? I see where Acts 2:41 references both baptism and adding to the church in the same context, but have not found where baptism is clearly required for church membership.

The scripture speaks negatively of each of these individuals. Some were delivered unto Satan and of others it is said they erred concerning the faith. What happened to each one and why were they dealt with the way they were?

If Adam sinned and fell, why should we need salvation? How can the sin of Adam affect us?

What is the leaven of the Pharisees? Some translations use the word "yeast" in the place of the word "leaven", does this cause any problems or are both correct?

In 1 Corinthians 9:20 the New Scofield makes a correction to the text of the King James Bible. Which is correct?

How do we know that the Bible is true? There are many religions in the world and they all claim to be true. How can we accept Christianity and the Bible with so many who oppose it?

The Greek word "agape" is translated both into both "charity" and "love" in the New Testament so what is the difference?

Can you please comment or explain Psalm 82:6 where God says, "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High." I know in John 10:34 Jesus makes reference to this passage. I have family members who are Mormons and they use these verses to promote their belief that they will one day become gods.

In the recent past I happened to surf a website www.tombofjesus.com. The contents of the site hurt me very much. It says the things I learned and practiced so far seems to be great foolishness.

Is smoking cigarettes a sin and if so why is it so hard for me to quit?