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221 | Is Mt 28:18 commanding water baptism? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77473 | ||
Greetings Ray, You are right, those verses I mentioned don't specifically say the word 'water', but that is the clear implication. By denying that 'water' baptism is the subject in the three passages I referenced, do you conclude that Holy Spirit baptism is the subject? If so, on what basis? Where in the same verses do you see anything about HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM? I can follow your line of reasoning and deny that Holy Spirit baptism is the subject. Your own logic refutes your implied point, doesn't it? Where does it say anything about 'baptism' in the following verses you reference? Matthew 7:11, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him." Luke 11:13, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the *holy *spirit to those who ask Him?" The Holy Spirit cannot be measured out, but the Holy Spirit can, Himself, be given as a seal, an earnest of our salvation (Eph 1:13,14). It is absolutely necessary that the individual have the indwelling Spirit in order to be saved. If he doesn't have the Spirit, then he doesn't have God (Romans 8:9-11). However, we know from 1 Corinthians 12 that God distributes the superntural gifts of the Holy Spirit as He see fit. Not everyone spoke in tongues, not everyone prophesied, etc. In fact, Paul's words to the Romans indicated that not all Christians had miraculous gifts, they were 'ungifted' (1 Cor. 14). In the book of Acts, until Acts 6, there is zero indication that anyone but Apostles had supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit [obviously, as I've stated already, every Christian had the non-miraculous indwelling]. See Acts 2:7,15,43; 3:6; 4:33; 5:12 (the only possible exception is what is said in Acts 4:31, but that is not definite. Obviously something miraculous happened, the place shook, as when Peter was miraculously delivered from prison, but it doesn't say that the Christians actually had any miraculous abilities). Chapter six changes when the Apostles lay hands upon the seven men chosen to do service. After that, the men had "power." Before the laying on of hands, they were very spiritual, but had no "power." Your effort to tie everything together by saying "we need to be washed with the word of God" does not fairly depict what is said. The salvation moment, the 'washing' comes throught the blood of Christ, when the Holy Spirit renewed, at the washing of water, which was received by commandment. The salvation moment is AT water baptism, BY grace, His blood, and by Holy Spirit (Titus 3:4; John 3:5). Thanks for the dialogue. Let's keep on searchering for the truth and we shall find it. God bless you, Disciplerami |
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222 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | disciplerami | 77471 | ||
Was the relationship between Herod and Herodias 'unlawful' because she was a blood relative or or because she was his sister-in-law? | ||||||
223 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77458 | ||
Does the original text includes 'tables' or 'bed'? The reference to 'tables' is a variant reading that gets no better than a "C" rating by the committee that compiled the Nestle-Aland 3rd edition. Variant readings are given the following ratings: "A" - signifies that the text is virtually certain; "B" - indicates that there is some degree of doubt. "C" - means that there is a considerable degree of doubt concerning the text Here is the reason that the NASB does not include any reference to 'tables' or 'beds' in the Mark 7:4 |
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224 | Those who call shall be saved | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77452 | ||
Acts 22:16 also shows how to 'call' on His name. 1 Peter 3:21 also, baptism is an appeal to God for a clean conscience. We are saved by grace through faith. Disciplerami |
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225 | Is Mt 28:18 commanding water baptism? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77450 | ||
I have a question. Is Matthew 28:18-20 commanding the Apostles to administer water baptism? If so, Is Mark 16:16 a command to receive water baptism? If so, Is Acts 2:38 a command to receive water baptism? If not, then believers are commanded to be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit was imparted at God's discretion, when and where God chose to pour it out, then it does not follow that all believers are commanded "Be baptized" into the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins. Acts 2:38 is talking about water baptism. I hope that helps. disciplerami |
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226 | is baptism necessary for salvation? | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77449 | ||
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227 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77448 | ||
Sniper, I thought about this issue for a long time after reading Hiscox Baptism Manual where it reads that church membership requires baptism. Those who follow this book (American Baptist, maybe others) believe that there are unbaptized saved, but they aren't members of the church. This is contrary to the Bible teaching. In the Bible, the saved and the church comprise the same individuals: you can't be in one without being in the other. Church equals saved and saved equals Church. |
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228 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77447 | ||
Time Differential between belief and baptism Day of Pentecost ____3000 baptized same day. Acts 8:12 ____Men and Women WHEN they believed. Acts 8:36,37 ____The Eunuch, as soon as he confesses belief in Jesus. Acts 10:47,48 ____Cornelius, the first time he hears the Gospel. Acts 16:25,33 ____The Jailer, the same hour that he believed, after nidnight. Acts 22:16 ____Paul, as soon as Paul heard the Gospel from Ananias. Do you follow the Biblical pattern or do you wait for months or years? Disciplerami |
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229 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77442 | ||
Sniper, Since you were immersed, it seems that you have followed the Biblical pattern. Those who sprinkled and pour water over the individual, in place of following this pattern, have to be concerned that they have abandoned the New Testament pattern. The manner in which some protest, you would think it was an evil thing to immerse people. But we will keep searchering for the truth. God bless, Disciplerami |
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230 | Was the Disciples married? | Matt 8:14 | disciplerami | 77439 | ||
Sorry, I thought Matthew 8:14 would be included, not just the reference. Matt 8:14 When Jesus came into Peter's home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. |
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231 | Was the Disciples married? | Matt 8:14 | disciplerami | 77438 | ||
Greetings, The Bible shows that Peter was married, and Paul indicates that others were as well. 1 Cor 9:5 "Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?" Disciplerami |
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232 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77436 | ||
Sniper, I've been following your posts and I've noticed that our beliefs are very similar. It is very interesting to hear about your background, which is quite a bit different from what you now believe. I've been trying to get across in my posts that a belief in the requirement of obedience (e.g., in repentance and baptism) is completely compatible with a belief that God is sovereign and that salvation is by grace. What did you go through to make such a change, if I may ask. If you would rather not share that, that's ok. You still have my admiration. All the glory to God! God bless you, Disciplerami |
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233 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77435 | ||
I agree with you. The language used by Peter indicates that the gift of the indwelling spirit FOLLOWS repentance and 'baptism', whatever that baptism is. It would be pretty confusing to interpret Peter's word in the following way: "Be baptized (an imperative, command) with the Holy Spirit AND you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Baptism into Christ, which is a burial with Christ (Colossians 2:12; Rom 6:3-5), when obeyed in faith, brings forgiveness. Therefore the sanctified vessel is prepared to receive the indwelling Spirit. The most likely baptism in Acts 2:38 is water baptism. Good day. |
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234 | Is Mt 28:18 commanding water baptism? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77428 | ||
I have a question. Is Matthew 28:18-20 a command to receive water baptism? If so, Is Mark 16:16 a command to receive water baptism? If so, Is Acts 2:38 a command to receive water baptism? If not, then believers are commanded to be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Since the Holy Spirit was imparted at God's discretion, when and where God chose to pour it out, then it does not follow that all believers are commanded "Be baptized" into the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins. Acts 2:38 is talking about water baptism. I hope that helps. disciplerami |
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235 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 77415 | ||
Hello John, I certainly believe what Paul wrote, and I as well, glory in the wisdom of God. Paul said, "For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." We both believe the truthfulness of this statement, but difference we have is how did those "saved" get into the saved column; because they too were at one time in the "perishing" column. The "root" you mention is the result of the individual, though perishing he may be, humbly receiving the "word implanted" (Jas 1) which is able to make him "wise unto salvation." The "root" that withers is the result of other factors. As the parable of the soils indicates, the plant dies because of concern over riches or because of persecutions. Christians endure the same challenges that others do, plus some, and it is incumbent upon each to "lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles" and "run with endurance the race that is set" before them (Heb 12:1ff). Jesus endured the things He endures so that "we might not grow weary and lose heart." Implied in this statement of the Hebrew writer is that we just might grow weary and lose heart. I do not believe that the soveignty of God denies the person the ability to accept or reject spiritual truths. Thanks very much, Disciplerami. |
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236 | how can we know we're saved? | Rom 10:9 | disciplerami | 77346 | ||
God is true. If he says you are saved, then you are. Mark 16:16 'believe and be baptized' is a good start. Disciplerami |
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237 | when is someone saved? | Rom 10:9 | disciplerami | 77345 | ||
Derdan, If you mean that the baptism in all of these verses is water immersion, I have to agree with you. The text is pretty clear. We are saved by grace through faith. Have a good day. |
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238 | How can I locate the church that Jesus b | NT general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77344 | ||
Hello Derdan, The Bible offers a glimpse of the early church with all of its imperfections, but also with all of the authorized practices: commands, examples, inferences. I recall hearing once of a prisoner in Oklahoma who started a Bible study group. They were getting pretty organized in worship and teaching and began to wonder if there was a church on the outside that believed as they did. [This is the truth, I met this man after he was released from prison. He spoke in a chapel service]. The group compiled a list of things they believed [20 or so items, I don't recall] and mailed them to quite a few churches in the OK City area. Along with the questions, was a request for responses. One church sent back a response and they agreed on every one. I won't tell you which church it was, but the incident revealed that honest people could look at the Bible and come to an agreement. When this man got out of prison, he began to fellowship with this same group. |
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239 | disciplerami, support forgiveness last. | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77312 | ||
Seacher56, This statement isn't true. EIS means 'with a view to. When you repent and are baptized, forgiveness follows. Acts 22:26; 1 Peter 3:21 Good day. |
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240 | Misquote? | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77290 | ||
Ok, Thanks for clearing that up. Disciplerami |
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