Anointing Oil in the Bible

By: Matthew D. Dyer Old Testament Bible Verse Who Used ItPurposeType of Oil (if specified)Genesis 28:18JacobPoured oil on a stone pillar to dedicate it to GodOil (olive oil, implied)Genesis 35:14JacobErected stone pillar and poured oil as an offering/dedicationOil (olive oil, implied)Exodus 29:7Moses (by God’s instruction)To consecrate Aaron as priest (pour oil on his head)Holy anointing … Continue reading Anointing Oil in the Bible

New Testament Water Baptisms

By: Matthew D. DyerSome argue that water baptism no longer applies to Christians under the New Covenant, but the New Testament consistently shows believers being baptized in water after hearing and accepting the Gospel, which disproves that claim. Below is a chart listing every recorded instance of water baptism. PassagePerson/GroupPreached Before Baptism?Faith/Repentance Recorded?NotesMatt 3:5–6; Mark … Continue reading New Testament Water Baptisms

Recorded Actions of the New Testament Churches

By: Matthew D. Dyer Below is a list of practices demonstrated by the New Testament Church that reveal how unity was actively cultivated among the Apostles, Elders, and the various congregations. These examples show that Christian fellowship in the first century was not merely a matter of shared belief, but of shared action—intentional cooperation, mutual … Continue reading Recorded Actions of the New Testament Churches