Elizabeth was baptized into Christ at the Sunset church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas by our very own WBS Regional Advancement Representative, James Kinnaird.
Celiwe, a WBS Lite Student, was buried with Christ through baptism on Sept. 26 in Dennilton, South Africa by Mabena of Gospel Chariot Missions.
Judith was baptized in a family’s pool in San Antonio, Texas. More than a dozen members from the church of Christ came out to witness her act of faith.
Shelby, from Honolulu, Hawaii, studied WBS Online and upon finding the church put on Christ in baptism.
Sadha studied WBS on the WBS App and was baptized into Christ in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Americo, a Portuguese speaking Student in Mozambique was baptized into Christ.
Gospel Chariot helping Follow-up: Kuziwa Chibanda, WBS Student of Chris Schaffer, is baptized by Auswich in Zimbabwe.
Three Ocean Bridge Students were baptized into Christ despite being in a Zimbabwe prison. They also received their own WBS Study Edition Bible.
Michaela, from Pueblo, Colorado is baptized and joins local congregation of the Lord’s church.
Katelyn, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, studied WBS using the WBS App. After completing the course This is Good News, she was eager put on Christ in baptism. She has continued to study and grow her faith with her Study Helper and local church family.
Juap William, a WBS Online Student, from Malawi, continues to conduct local Bible studies which most recently led 87 souls to be baptized into Christ.
We have already reported in previous ACTION! Magazines Bro. William’s evangelistic efforts within Malawi. Hundreds of souls have chosen to follow New Testament Christianity through Juap’s efforts. This illustrates how the Gospel can have a synergistic effect within each of your efforts.
Aaron, a WBS Lite Student, completed the course, Born of Water and Spirit and asked his Study Helper, Tom, to be baptized. Tom submitted Aaron for Follow-up in early October and Follow- up Partner, Julius, contacted Aaron and arranged a meeting. Aaron was then baptized into Christ and was connected with a congregation near him in Sanniquellie, Liberia.
Joyce, a WBS Lite Student from Kenya was baptized into Christ. Her Follow-up Partner wrote this to WBS and her Study Helper, Sharon, “Joyce feels very happy and excited to know more about the church of Christ. I also had more experience with Joyce, and I realized the lessons you took Joyce through have really helped her to identify the difference between denominations and the church of Christ.”
Issac was baptized into Christ after helpful dicussion from his Study Helper and Follow-up Partner. He now attends a local church of Christ in Accra, Ghana.
In Nigeria, Ocean Bridge Students are awarded their certificate and a WBS Study Bible after completing the Master Series. Included in their graduation packet is information for Students who want to respond to the Gospel and join a local congregation of the Lord’s church.
In Zimbabwe, WBS Board Member, Washington Mhalanga, gifts Ocean Bridge Students a WBS Bible. A total of 87 Students were baptized that day.
Inna, after an encouraging discussion with her Follow-up Partner, chose to arrive early for worship Sunday morning at a nearby congregation in Michigan to be baptized. Her nieces and husband witnessed her baptism and participated in worship with her.
Okongwu, a WBS Lite Student from Sierra Leone was baptized into Christ after completing the Master Series on his smartphone.
Three Portuguese Students named Belita, Benjamin and Joana were baptized into Christ after studying WBS in Morrumbala, Mozambique.
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In this episode of One More Chapter, Brian Rex Davis, Noah Davis, and Bryson Davis continue their study of biblical “principle”, explaining how general teachings give inclusive guidance that can be applied in various ways, while specific commands are authoritative and must shape belief and practice.
This episode of One More Chapter continues the series on Bible study by introducing the idea of “principle” as a way to bridge what a passage originally meant and what it means today, after first stressing purpose and context. The team takes a long–but useful–detour into Bible translations and versions—covering textual preservation, the spectrum from word-for-word to paraphrase, group vs. single-translator work, Dead Sea Scrolls, and which editions they personally use (NASB 1995, ESV, NIV 1984, etc.). The discussion on ‘principle’ will continue in the next episode!
This episode explores how understanding the purpose behind a Bible passage helps bridge the gap between what it originally meant and how it should shape life today. Brian, Noah, and Bryson discuss how purpose protects against shallow, checklist-style interpretation and helps distinguish enduring principles and examples from incidental details.
Brian Rex Davis sits down with Sahadevudu Vanga of India, a fellow missionary since gospel meetings in 1995. They talk about World Bible School’s renewed work in India and the effort to put Telugu translations and advanced courses—especially The Kingdom of God—into digital form. The conversation also covers family ministry, cultural care in a changing India, and tools that serve the next generation of the church.