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1 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | Rowdy | 110437 | ||
I'd like to differ with you if I may. I, too, have dealt with this controversy for many years and then I heard a sermon with a different perspective. Have you ever considered that the thief on the cross MIGHT just have listened to one of John the Baptist's sermons and MIGHT have been baptized. But the most important item of discussion on this subject is the fact that Jesus WAS most certainly the King of the Jews and as King he could bestow anything he chose on any of His subjects. In other words, he could make any exceptions he wanted to. Second major point of this discussion is the fact that our Lord's last will and testament didn't come into effect until after His death. In other words, salvation wasn't available on Gospel terms until after the price was paid and the terms had been announced, thus executing the document or His will. But since this discussion is centered around someone who died as a thief some 2,000 years ago, I would suggest it's not wise to spend a whole lot of time debating the subject. However, as always, God bless you in your study of God's Word. |
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2 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | BradK | 110439 | ||
Rowdy, While I understand your point, I also understand that we should avoid "arguing from the silence of scripture." Many things are "possible" from what we don't know. However, I'm also very reluctant to speculate on the "mights" and "what-ifs". I think we're better off to let God's Word stand as written:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | Rowdy | 110446 | ||
I have to agree with you on the main point of remaining silent where the Bible is silent and speaking up as the Bible speaks. Thanks for the reminder. As a matter of thoroughness, I neglected to address Mr. Huron's other question. I do think the birth of water and the Spirit are the same and not different. Being born again in a watery grave through baptism is exactly what Paul is talking about in Rom 6 but this is a process that is being executed by the executor of the Lord's last will and testament, the Holy Spirt. So you see, it really is one baptism, one birth in water and in Spirit. God bless. |
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4 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | Huron | 110454 | ||
Rowdy, I want to make sure I'm hearing you accurately. Are you saying that the "regeneration" takes part in water baptism? Regards, Huron |
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5 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | Mr and Mrs Rowdy | 110744 | ||
We do rise up as a "new creature," but it's up to us every day to rededicate our spirit to God and let Him keep on transforming us. As we draw nearer and nearer to Him, He draws nearer to us. I don't want to place an undue amount of emphasis on just baptism. It's the WHOLE of God's plan of salvation that transforms sinners to God's children in His kingdom. | ||||||