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1301 | why do we baptize differently? | Eph 2:9 | justme | 101002 | ||
Compudex: Welcome to the Bible Study Forum. Just a note to say that there was baptism in the Old Testament period. When someone converted to Judiasm the were baptized. So baptism is baptism, not circumcision. I believe the men were also required to be circumcised too. I do believe if the latter were required today to become a Christian, perhaps accepting Christ might be a very serious choice to carefully consider, before walking the down to give your heart to Jesus. The group, or groups, who baptise in Jesus name only, would say right up fromt that if you have not been baptized in Jesus name ONLY that you are not saved. This is a very serious flaw, and goes against Matthew 29:19 which specficly says to baptize in the name of the Father, the SON, and the Holy Spirit. I would think perhaps you might not of known about the Name of Jesus Only group. They are very much a denomonation but I wish not to mention denomonations by name as this is what I understand Lockmans wishes. I hope this helps you some. Any responce? Blessings. I add one thing more. I think that when a believe delays being baptized for a good lenght of time, there is a serious question if this person has a said faith or saving faith. Jesus over and over says if we truly love Him we will obey His commands. Did Jesus not say the be Baptized? I think that says it pretty clearly. Not much of a loop hole there. ustme. |
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1302 | why do we baptize differently? | Eph 2:9 | justme | 101154 | ||
Compudex: Yes, it is a fact baptism was and is still a sign there has been a change and renewal of the inner man. I would say repentence has always been a outward sign of baptism. From the time of Jesus there is even more signifiance with baptism. Now we also share in the Death, Burial and Ressurection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As for the the different WAYS of of baptism, some are immersed three times, once for each personhood of the Trinity; some are baptized foward with the face going into the water first; Some are sprinkled as babies, shortly after birth; Some sprinkled as older children or teenagers, and some as adults. I would not doubt there are other ways to baptize as well. There was once a lady in the hospital near death, because of pancreases cancer. I was pastoring a church that held the position that baptism is only done by immersion. Which I believed as well, and still do. This lady was incapable of getting out of her death bed. I presented Jesus Christ to her. With a receptive heart and mind, she became a new creature in Jesus Christ. We met together several times, read Scripture, and prayed. Several days after making Jesus Christ her Lord, she was most adamant she needed and insisted to be baptized. Bleieve me, there was no way this saint could be immeresed in water, this was a request that had no hope of taking place in her late stage of cancer. She was begging to be baptized! She had had such a regenerated heart in Christ, she would have just as soon drowned, if she just could have been baptized. I was filled with sorrow, as this lady was so wanting to be obediant to Christ. I shared this situation with a Methodist pastor friend. He suggested sprinkling her. I was not at all reluctant to see this was the clear solution to this saints request. I believe the intent of her heart demanded I do something to show God'd mercy and love for her. I went and explained to her sprinking was most acceptable, and showed her willingness to follow Christ. I prayed with her, sprinkled her, and she was so thrilled, and at peace. That evening she went home to be with Jesus Christ. Some might say this was unacceptable due to their understanding of Scripture. I can say that if this poor sin burdened woman could receive Christ, and beg to be baptized; and yet there are Christians (so they say) who refuse or delay making a public confession of Christ by baptism, I find this unacceptable! There is a serious flaw and more than likely than they profess Christ, but in reality do not possess Jesus Christ. I can see a child not being baptized because a parent will not permit baptism to take place, or because a church is waiting for a special date. However, these are exceptions that happen not too often. Show me a so called Christian who has not been baptized, within a reasonable time, and I will show you a defiant person who most proberly is not saved. I would add faith without action is not faith at all. We can not say I love Jesus and not follow the very first requirements Jesus made. Baptism saves no one. Baptism is genuime proof that true regeneration has taken place in the life of the believer. Would you agree with what I have said? Blessings. justme |
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1303 | why do we baptize differently? | Eph 2:9 | justme | 101448 | ||
Compudex:-) Greetings. I think your heart is in the right place, and seeing believers baptized is a real encouragement for the whole body. Your church must be a growing church if you have baptismal services once a week. That isreally good to hear! A growing church is a church that is alive, and that's contagious. Blessings. justme |
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1304 | DISPENSATION - not a time frame | Eph 3:2 | justme | 55672 | ||
teragram:I read your profile and welcome to the Forum! I have a very good friend of many years who like you found Christ while reading The BIBLE! In deed the TRUTH did set you free! Your are 199 percent right! My pastor said that a month ago and I asked him to explain it and he did. I think few there are that understand that. Thank you for bringing this to the attention of the forum. Glad you are here! agape, justme |
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1305 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 148732 | ||
Lionherat: Perhaps you might reconsider, and look a little deeper at what some denominations do. The more believers working to gether actually show that what Jesus sais "that you will know them by the love they have for each other." Large projects are very difficult for smaller numbers of believers to accomplish. There no Biblical reasons not to have a denominations. In reality I would say there is more reasons to support demoninations, that not to. The more believers working together, the better example of what we as believers in heaven will look like worshiping and praising the Lord. Perhaps you can better see that such a narrow view point, just might be how God uses His ppppeople working together for His will. Blessings. justme |
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1306 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149059 | ||
Searcher: I have had first hand experience, with a family who spent more than one a week at the church I was pastor of. I have kept track of several friends that have become missionaries. They spend just as much time visiting the denominational churches as they would if their support came from indivdual churches. justme |
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1307 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149060 | ||
EdB: There is more fighting among denominations here in the USA than any place else that I am aware of. There are more than enough unsaved people in the world to go around for all the denominations, what is there to fight about? justme |
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1308 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149063 | ||
EdB: Ed: Let's agree to disagree. From my perspective the independent missionaries fill a much needed area. For instance New Tribe Missions and Wycliffe Translators are different and each have their own supporters. Yet often they actually help each other when they are attempting to go in simular directions. I have seen Southern Baptist help out Independent Missionaries when their funds were so low they could not return home. There is cooperation, and it seems that bad news travels faster than good news. I have seen Baptists help the Catholics build their church building, and then return the same favor. I am sure there are examples of jealousy, and unkind activities, that's why it is so important to have a board these people are held accountable to. justme |
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1309 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149065 | ||
lionheart: I am part of a non-denominational church at this time. Calvary Chapel, and even they say they are not a denomination, but in my opinion they sure are, except there is no central place to help support. It is a techincality in names. I would not want to change your opinion at all, but please respect strong Christians like Anny Armstrong, Hudson Taylor, Lottie Moon, just to name a few. Jesus acknowledged there were many mansions, and yet all part of the Kingdom. I feel more comfortable in a denominational church, note I did not say a liberal church denomination. There have been countless peoples saved due to denominations who have sent many into the field, just as there has been independent missionaries. Friend the Body of Christ is composed of many people who love the Lord, not just a group who limit themselved to only those who are like themselves. justme |
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1310 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149119 | ||
EdB: Perhaps you are correct, however, I am sure that a really Spirit filled Christian does not involve themselves with such ungodly behavior. The problem is most of us are not always "Spirit filled". Perhaps we can all pray that anything that does not glorify Jesus Christ will pass by. God bless you eD. justme |
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1311 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | justme | 149121 | ||
EdB: When I re-read your note, I saw something rather sad. It's hard to believe we are talking about any ministry, say nothing about a missionary! Because we live in a sinful world it is hard to even imagine such a place as you ask about. I think my answer is yes. justme |
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1312 | Jesus decended into hell? | Eph 4:9 | justme | 169649 | ||
Mark: I have read a few of the notes in this thread, and thought I might just pop in and say a few words. For me, if the Scripture is not as it says, thenhow do we know what parts to believe. This kind of scriptural critisim is taught in many seminaries. I chose to disagree with it's use. The Rev. Dr. Jimmy Draper, has said in his book THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE "When a person begins to doubt the authority of Scripture or to put it in another way, when he substitutes human reason for devine revelation, this inevitably cuts the very nerve of evangelism and missions in the Biblical sence" This so impressed me that I put it in my Bible when I first started my BA in Bible at Grand Canyon University. I have stood by this, and made it one of my underpinings for my Theology. Blessings. Justme |
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1313 | Jesus decended into hell? | Eph 4:9 | justme | 169710 | ||
Mark: For me the most difficult book is Job. There are many who say Job never really existed. I heard many times liberal Christians hammer this. I took the position that I take literal what is clearly intended to be so. There are many places in Revelation that simply are very uncertian to me, and I would not attempt to challenge someone. I have an opinion, but that's just my opinion, and there are so many who say that all of it is literal, and theres where we can surely have much differences as believers. Blessings Mark, and thanks for replying. Justme |
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1314 | Bible verses about pastors | Eph 4:11 | justme | 73012 | ||
Truthseeking: Seek harder as there are plenty of books on being a Pastor! Where in the world did you come up with such tales? Seminary is a very well worth while investment to help Pastor's and others preparing for ministry, to be better prepared. NOTHING IN SEMINARY IS TABOO!!! Your foolish ideas are unfounded, and unwelcome as far as I am concerned. If you do not know something for sure then don't repeat such ignorant falsehoods, especially unkind, rumors. justme |
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1315 | Free Masonry | Eph 4:14 | justme | 232161 | ||
BradK: What an excellent response. Dr. Walter Martin gave us such wonderful research and writings to draw from. You re such a blessing to the Form and to me as well. Blessings. justme |
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1316 | Why mean notes and answers? | Eph 4:32 | justme | 50273 | ||
Dear Hank. Again may I say your wisdom comes in Gods perfect time. I consider you an elder of the forum and see God using you in ways that you may never know. That is manafestation og the Gifts God has bestoed on you. You are ahumble Christian. agape, justme |
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1317 | Replies to a vulgar comment. | Eph 5:4 | justme | 67284 | ||
Tom: James 1:19 "This you know, my beloved brethern. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." James 1:21 "Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. Verse 26. If anyone thinks thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bride his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless." all verses are NASB updated. Tom, I don't care who first penned the vulgar insult about and to women. You seem to be able to communicate in English, much better than average person. I would think common respect for the ladies, we have in the forum, that you might have used other words to qet your question across, with the basic meaning. Surely you are not tring to plead ignorance? Repeating the vulgar statement on any forum would be improper for a Christian, is that not so? The revelance of my wife, daughter, and grand daughters, should be abundantly clear. I will however, for the sake that you truly don't know, explain it for you. My wife reads this every time I have been on the forum, and we discuss the notes, questions and the like. My 15 year old daughter also gets on and reads what has been asked and answered once in a while. Tom, would you realy want a young lady to read what you wrote? How about a 15 or 12 year old girl? Your question was inappropiate to pose on even an all male forun, (if there is such a thing) say nothing about a forum of mixed company! Being new, and posting an unacceptable vulgar offensively worded question sends up HUGE RED FLAGS! No one knows anything about you, as you did not put anything in the Update User Info. when you signed in. How are we to know if you are just tring to have some vulgar fun? There have been others that have come just to insult and be rude. How else can anyone assume anything about your walk, or even if you are a Christian? Your question as presented was in extremely poor, offensive taste. I am not a prude. In my 57 years on this earth, and having been in the U S Navy, as well as having been a sub-teacher, and Pastor, and I do live in the real world. I doubt there is not much I have not heard or been exposed to. I am keenly aware that abusive language is a common practice, even anong some Christians. That arguement does not hold water for me. My wife and I often change the TV channels. We have only an antena in the rural area, that gets 7 stations. We have spend more time on PPS or Christian radio or music, and reading now. Our Daughter is aware of the vulgarities at school, we are not ignorant people by any means. My wife and I both have two graduate seminary degrees. We have had ministries with the nastiest, foul mouth, hungry, homeless, people. All who needed Jesus. So I am perhaps more aware of what has been going on in the last 40 years than you. However, Scripture clearly says this is not my home, I am to be different. The Scripture I gave at first should make my point. I am known on this Forum, as almost always being kind and very gentle. I try to be respectfull, and show Christian love. My verse that I cling to is Galatians 5:6 "....The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself thriugh love." NIV. I accept your apology. Let's move on from here, and Welcome to the Forum. I hope you enjoy the forum. We have very special people here that do there very utmost to show love, that is more than a word, but it is action in written words and prayer. Peace and Blesings. justme |
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1318 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | justme | 52107 | ||
Grace and Truth: I have spent the last half hour reading your notes and questions. I find you interesting. I will say very directly, that you are strong in your defense of the Church of Christ. In all honesty a more sweeter spirit and a loving caring way of presenting your words is despertly needed! That is if you want to really get your point the slightest chance to make a valid stand. I don't care how right you are, with a harsh attitude, you do more to drive readers away. Let me be quite blunt, ok? Hank is a very intellegent man. Hank has such high standards, most likely I will never come close to. I admire his kindness, and corrections. He has challenged my spelling and syntex, I often feel my gramer is that of a first grader. For my gramer I am deeply sorry. However, when I read that Hank was throwing in the towel with you, I was stunned! I admit at times you have slipped out of notes I have sent you. I have considered that is JUSTME, but when a true Elder of the forum says something like he did to you, take notice! You really come across so abrubt, and offensive. Either you are not willing to learn, or you have become unteachable. I saw why you confront Forum members. Can I suggest that perhaps your time and effort to change the Forum members to your belief system, perhaps might be better spent elsewhere. I am aware this could be understood by you as a note from some of those others you refer to. I honestly feel you need to gain respect for others for what they say, for you to become readable, and believable. To be perfectly honest, I see very little Grace, and Truth only as you see it. I wonder is there anyhting any of us believe or say that you consider is even a possibility. You and the Church can't know it all, can you? agape, justme |
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1319 | Mechanical Instruments? | Eph 5:19 | justme | 52223 | ||
I have forgiven you before I wrote you. I sincerely pray for kindness and respect. We all are trying to share, helo, and grow, in a enviorment of Christ's love. When I sign off in AGAPE I mean exactly just that. Let peace reighn and move onward toward the prize that awaits us who know Christ Jesus. agape, justme |
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1320 | A Godly reason for disobeying husband | Eph 5:24 | justme | 224545 | ||
Beja: You added just the great finishing touch. Thank you brother! Blessings. justme |
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