# www.ntbcsafford.org New Testament Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church serving the community of Safford, Arizona. Through faithful Bible preaching and compassionate outreach, NTBC continues to effectively minister to the spiritual and physical needs of Swift Trail Junction, Solomon, Thatcher, Pima, and beyond. ## Pages - [Request Prayer](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/request-prayer) - [Faith Promise](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/faith-promise) - [Missions Conference Song Book](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/missions-conference-song-book) - [Give Online](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/give-online) - [Sermons](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/sermons) - [Tract Wallet](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/tract-wallet) - [Bible Memorization](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/bible-memorization) - [God's Simple Plan of Salvation](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/gods-simple-plan-of-salvation) - [Ministries](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/ministries) - [King James Bible](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/king-james-bible) - [Our Beliefs](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/our-beliefs) - [Arizona in Pictures](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/arizona-in-pictures) - [Home](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/) - [Times & Location](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/location-and-service-times) - [Apache Baptist Academy](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/apache-baptist-academy) - [Contact Us](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/contact) - [Pastor's Blog](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/ask-the-pastor) - [Faith Bible Institute](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/faith-bible-institute) - [Beautiful for Thee](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/beautiful-for-thee) - [World Evangelism](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/our-history) - [Mormonism](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/mormonism) - [Catholicism](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/catholicism) - [Scripture Songs](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/scripture-songs) - [Bearing Precious Seed](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/bearing-precious-seed) - [Our Staff](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/our-pastor) ## Blog Posts - [Honor to whom honor...](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/honor-to-whom-honor) - [Others May, You Cannot](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/others-may-you-cannot) - [COVID-19, Delta and Omicron et al](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate) - [Who were the sons of God in Genesis 6?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/who-were-the-sons-of-god-in-genesis-6) - [Could you please explain the Trinity?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/could-you-please-explain-the-trinity) - [What day of the week was Christ crucified on?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-day-of-the-week-was-christ-crucified-on) - [What is the meaning of the two sticks in Ezekiel 37:15-20?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-two-sticks-in-ezekiel-37-15-20) - [I’ve heard it said that Moses was far ahead of modern science. What is meant by that statement?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/ive-heard-it-said-that-moses-was-far-ahead-of-modern-science-what-is-meant-by-that-statement) - [Should a Christian take a blood transfusion?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-a-christian-take-a-blood-transfusion) - [What is the bride of Christ?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-bride-of-christ) - [How could Jesus’ temptation be real if He could not sin?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-could-jesus-temptation-be-real-if-he-could-not-sin) - [Will there be sin in Heaven?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/will-there-be-sin-in-heaven) - [Do you believe in evolution?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/do-you-believe-in-evolution) - [Should a Christian swear to tell the truth in court?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-a-christian-swear-to-tell-the-truth-in-court) - [Are the church and the kingdom of God the same thing?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/are-the-church-and-the-kingdom-of-god-the-same-thing) - [Does God hear the prayers of the unsaved?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-god-hear-the-prayers-of-the-unsaved) - [What is legalism?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-legalism) - [Do I have a guardian angel?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/do-i-have-a-guardian-angel) - [Can a person really know they are going to Heaven?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-a-person-really-know-they-are-going-to-heaven) - [Does the Sea of Galilee have more than one name?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-sea-of-galilee-have-more-than-one-name) - [Why does the Bible say God hated Esau?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-does-the-bible-say-god-hated-esau) - [What do you say to a person who says they love their child too much to spank them?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-do-you-say-to-a-person-who-says-they-love-their-child-too-much-to-spank-them) - [What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-dies-it-mean-to-pray-in-jesus-name) - [How can Heaven be my home?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-heaven-be-my-home) - [Pastor, do you really believe the Bible?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/do-you-really-believe-the-bible) - [Must a person be baptized in the name of Jesus only?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/must-a-person-be-baptized-in-the-name-of-jesus-only) - [Isn't the Pre-Trib Rapture position relatively recent in the history of church theology?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/isn-t-the-pre-trib-rapture-position-relatively-recent-in-the-history-of-church-theology) - [What is repentance?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-repentance) - [Why did God give the Law?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-did-god-give-the-law) - [What is “speaking in tongues” all about?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-speaking-in-tongues-all-about) - [Is there an unpardonable sin?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-there-an-unpardonable-sin) - [What is faith?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-faith) - [Why does it seem that some people endure harder trials than others?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-does-it-seem-that-some-people-endure-harder-trials-than-others) - [How can I witness to an Atheist?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-i-witness-to-an-atheist) - [Can a Christian sin and lose their salvation?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-a-christian-sin-and-lose-their-salvation) - [Should a Christian work on Sundays?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-a-christian-work-on-sundays) - [Is the church too commercialized?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-the-church-too-commercialized) - [Is there anything wrong with the Masons?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-there-anything-wrong-with-the-masons) - [Has Hell always existed?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/has-hell-always-existed) - [What does the word "justification" mean?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-word-justification-mean) - [How can a person know that they are saved?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-a-person-know-that-they-are-saved) - [Does the Word of God say anything about man going to the moon or exploring or inhabiting other planets?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-word-of-god-say-anything-about-man-going-to-the-moon-or-exploring-or-inhabiting-other-planets) - [If I have experienced a miracle, does that mean I'm going to Heaven?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/if-i-have-experienced-a-miracle-does-that-mean-i-m-going-to-heaven) - [How many people had their names changed in the Bible?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-many-people-had-their-names-changed-in-the-bible) - [Does the Bible say anything about cremation?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-cremation) - [I have been told Easter was originally a pagan holiday, is that true?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/i-have-been-told-easter-was-originally-a-pagan-holiday-is-that-true) - [What will happen to children at the rapture?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-will-happen-to-babies-at-the-rapture) - [When, if ever, can a Christian declare bankruptcy?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-if-ever-can-a-christian-declare-bankruptcy) - [Should a Christian vote?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-a-christian-vote) - [Does an individual’s sexual preference really matter to God?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-an-individuals-sexual-preference-really-matter-to-god) - [What does the Bible say about punishing criminals?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-punishing-criminals) - [When does life begin?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-does-life-begin) - [Could you explain the difference between a preference and a conviction?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/could-you-explain-the-difference-between-a-preference-and-a-conviction) - [How should we treat others whose doctrine is different than ours?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-should-we-treat-others-whose-doctrine-is-different-than-ours) - [Should you force a child to go to church?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-you-force-a-child-to-go-to-church) - [What does the fish symbol have to do with Christianity?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-fish-symbol-have-to-do-with-christianity) - [Do you believe that Jesus is going to come again?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/do-you-believe-that-jesus-is-going-to-come-again) - [When and how is Jesus going to come again?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-and-how-is-jesus-going-to-come-again) - [Why did a holy God create Satan/sin?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-did-a-holy-god-create-satan-sin) - [When we get to Heaven will we recognize people?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-we-get-to-heaven-will-we-recognize-people) - [Why are there so many different religions?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-are-there-so-many-different-religions) - [What is the Christian’s relationship to government?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-christians-relationship-to-government) - [Will/does God give more Scripture by way of revelation?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/will-does-god-give-more-scripture-by-way-of-revelation) - [What language was the Bible written in and what was it written on?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-language-was-the-bible-written-in-and-what-was-it-written-on) - [Where did Cain get his wife?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/where-did-cain-get-his-wife) - [Did Jesus literally burn in Hell after He died and before He rose again?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/did-jesus-literally-burn-in-hell-after-he-died-and-before-he-rose-again) - [Concerning the Lord’s Supper: How can one eat and drink damnation to himself, if he’s saved?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/concerning-the-lords-supper-how-can-one-eat-and-drink-damnation-to-himself-if-hes-saved) - [Does the Bible say anything about tattoos?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-tattoos) - [Can a person sin when they are dreaming?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-a-person-sin-when-they-are-dreaming) - [What is the Biblical stance on birth control?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-biblical-stance-on-birth-control) - [What does the phrase “baptized for the dead” mean?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-phrase-baptized-for-the-dead-mean) - [Is it right to ask God to give you a sign?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-it-right-to-ask-god-to-give-you-a-sign) - [What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-it-mean-to-take-the-lords-name-in-vain) - [What is the meaning of the letters "I.N.R.I." at the top of some crosses?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-letters-i-n-r-i-at-the-top-of-some-crosses) - [Did Jesus have long hair?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/did-jesus-have-long-hair) - [The Word of God tells us to honor our parents. What if they are not honorable?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/the-word-of-god-tells-us-to-honor-our-parents-what-if-they-are-not-honorable) - [How do you treat someone honorably who is not honorable?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-do-you-treat-someone-honorably-who-is-not-honorable) - [Is it Scriptural for a nation to declare war?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-it-scriptural-for-a-nation-to-declare-war) - [What do you mean when you say that you believe the Bible?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-that-you-believe-the-bible) - [How can I discipline my children in our current culture?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-i-discipline-my-children-in-our-current-culture) - [Does the Bible say anything about life on other planets?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-life-on-other-planets) - [What if Adam and Eve hadn’t sinned?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-if-adam-and-eve-hadnt-sinned) - [What does the Bible say about capital punishment?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-capital-punishment) - [Why do some churches preach out of the Old Testament when we are living in New Testament times under grace?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-do-some-churches-preach-out-of-the-old-testament-when-we-are-living-in-new-testament-times-under-grace) - [Is there a difference between the soul and spirit?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-there-a-difference-between-the-soul-and-spirit) - [Does the Bible give any preference to the poor over the rich when it comes to legal rights?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-give-any-preference-to-the-poor-over-the-rich-when-it-comes-to-legal-rights) - [How can I break an addiction?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-i-break-an-addiction) - [Can a Christian be demon possessed?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-a-christian-be-demon-possessed) - [Can we really earn crowns to wear in Heaven?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-we-really-earn-crowns-to-wear-in-heaven) - [What is the age of accountability?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-age-of-accountability) - [Does the Bible say anything about cosigning a loan?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-cosigning-a-loan) - [Should a Christian celebrate Halloween?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/should-a-christian-celebrate-halloween) - [Will a person who commits suicide go to hell?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/will-a-person-who-commits-suicide-go-to-hell) - [Does the Bible say anything about gambling?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-gambling) - [When is it appropriate for a believer to bind Satan or cast out demons?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-is-it-appropriate-for-a-believer-to-bind-satan-or-cast-out-demons) - [Don't Muslims and Christians worship the same God?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/don-t-muslims-and-christians-worship-the-same-god6c43b299) - [Can a person be forgiven if they cuss at God?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/can-a-person-be-forgiven-if-they-cuss-at-god) - [If God is light, why is there darkness around His throne?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/if-god-is-light-why-is-there-darkness-around-his-throne) - [What were the Urim and Thummim?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-were-the-urim-and-thummim) - [Is it wrong to pray about the same thing over and over?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-it-wrong-to-pray-about-the-same-thing-over-and-over) - [What does God’s Word say about “insanity” being used as a defense in a trial?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-gods-word-say-about-insanity-being-used-as-a-defense-in-a-trial) - [Does the Bible talk about the clothes a Christian should wear?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-talk-about-the-clothes-a-christian-should-wear) - [Where do children go who die before reaching the age of accountability?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/where-do-children-go-who-die-before-reaching-the-age-of-accountability) - [Is sexuality a choice?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-sexuality-a-choice) - [What does the Bible say about priests marrying and celibacy?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-priests-marrying-and-celibacy) - [Why does the Bible say that God hated Esau and we are to hate our own family members?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-does-the-bible-say-that-god-hated-esau-and-we-are-to-hate-our-own-family-members) - [How can a sinner be perfect?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-a-sinner-be-perfect) - [When will I know that I have done enough to please God?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/when-will-i-know-that-i-have-done-enough-to-please-god) - [How can I be perfect?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-can-i-be-perfect) - [Does the Word of God say anything regarding homosexual conduct?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-word-of-god-say-anything-regarding-homosexual-conduct) - [Why is there so much suffering in the world?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/why-is-there-so-much-suffering-in-the-world) - [What is the difference between grace and works?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-difference-between-grace-and-works) - [What is the Holy Spirit?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-is-the-holy-spirit) - [What does "obedience to the faith" actually mean?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-does-obedience-to-the-faith-actually-mean) - [Does Old Testament law still apply today?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-old-testament-law-still-apply-today) - [Is it fair to equate Muslim terror to the Crusades or slavery in early American history?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/is-it-fair-to-equate-muslim-terror-to-the-crusades-or-slavery-in-early-american-history) - [What about prophets today?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-about-prophets-today) - [What about Mormonism?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/what-about-mormonism) - [How soon before Jesus comes again?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-soon-before-jesus-comes-again) - [Does the Bible say anything about being transgender?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/does-the-bible-say-anything-about-being-transgender) - [Don't Muslims and Christians worship the same God?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/don-t-muslims-and-christians-worship-the-same-god) - [How many times must I forgive?](https://www.ntbcsafford.org/how-many-times-must-i-forgive)