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1 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67205 | ||
So obedience comes from faith? What must we obey? And if we must obey anything does this not become something we do? A work? Heb 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed... If a result of faith is obedience then why do some choose not to obey the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and those whom He chose to spread the gospel? Mt 28.19, Mk 16.16 |
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2 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67201 | ||
And by faith, Abraham did something, he offered up his only son Isaac as a sacrifice. This deed, done by faith, was imputed to him for righteousness. Heb 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; Sin is not remitted until baptism therefore we are not saved until baptism? Two passages say that it is. Acts 2:38, forgiveness of sin occurs after repentance and baptism, Acts 22:16 Paul's sins were "washed away" after he was baptized. The phrase "shedding of blood" refers to Christ's death. We come into contact with Christ's death when? Rom 6.3 No, I am not guilty of doctrines of men. What would you like to know about me that would benefit you? |
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3 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67199 | ||
Which should you believe? All of God's word, not just what fits your line of thinking. | ||||||
4 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67196 | ||
The basis of salvation is the death of Christ on the cross. Until I come in contact with this death I am lost. I come in contact with this death through faith that Christ died for the sins of the world and that through him I am redeemed. This is an overview of salvation. There are more specific things that must be considered. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. So what is involved with believing? First and foremost we must believe in Christ. Who He is, what He did, and for what purpose. Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." In an earlier post you cited scripture containing the phrase "will be saved". Would you agree that the word "shall" is a form of "will" (Mk 16.16)? Matt 10:22, Mk 13:13 "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved. Matt 24:13 "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. The account of Matthew includes these two phrases above. But it also contains, "Matt 28:18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Matt 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Matt 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Mark 16:16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. John 10:9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. John's account also includes John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Jesus speaks of two "births" here, one of water (baptism), one of spirit, response to the gospel of Christ. Later in the text Jesus uses an example. John 3:14 "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life. Those who were bitten by the serpents had to look upon the serpent Moses lifted up in order to be healed. Was it this act that saved them or their belief that they would be saved if they looked upon the serpent. If they didn't look upon the serpent with belief would they be healed? No. The same is with baptism. Those that are bitten by sin must be baptized before it is remitted (Acts 2.38, 22.16), believing it will be once they do. A sinner is not healed unless they do. Acts 2:21 'AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.' You stop short of the complete story. Acts 11:14 and he will speak words to you by which you will be saved, you and all your household.' We have already discussed this at length. Cornelius's salvation began when he was baptized. Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." Another example of stopping short of the complete story. What happens in vs 32, 33. The word of the Lord was spoken to them and they were baptized. Rom 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. Rom 5:10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Rom 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; Rom 10:13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." The same person who wrote the passages above in Romans also wrote Rom 6:3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; 7 for he who has died is freed from sin. When do we come in contact with Christ's death? When are we buried with him? When do we walk in newness of life? When do we become united with him? When is our old self crucified? When is our body of sin done away with? When are we freed from sin? When we are baptized. |
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5 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67175 | ||
In a few places. Acts 6:7 The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming "obedient to the faith". If faith doesn't require obedience how were the priests becoming obedient to it? Rom 1:5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the "obedience of faith" among all the Gentiles for His name's sake, Paul, like the other apostles, received grace and his apostleship, through Jesus Christ (vs 4) in order to "bring about the obedience of faith". Gentiles, "among whom you (Roman Christians) also are the called of Jesus Christ", had to become obedient to the faith, the same faith in Acts 6:7. Rom 16:25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, 26 but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, "leading to obedience of faith"; 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen. In Paul's closing of the letter to the Roman Christians, he states that the gospel (good news), his gospel of Jesus Christ...leads to obedience of faith. Col 2:12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. This passage in Colossians clearly states that a believer is buried by baptism into Christ's death. This is also supported by Rom 6:3. We are then "raised up with Him" through what? FAITH! Faith in the working of God. God's is the one at work through baptism, not us. |
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6 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67169 | ||
Isn't believing something we do? The issue being raised is the necessity of baptism in salvation. Men have written volumes, I assume, on the subject. Why should I cloud my mind with opinion and interpretation (your eyes just got big) from men, when I can rely on the truth provided me in God's word. He has said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away." I have faith that God has provided an accurate revelation of His word and that the common man can read and understand it without seeking writings of others. I agree it is good to consult secular writings for research purposes but the truth does not rely on these. How is what I cited out of context? Jesus was quoting scripture to Pharisees who were trying to bind the practice of washing before eating as a requirement of the law. Mark 7:8 "Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men." As I have pointed out numerous times, baptism is commanded by Jesus (therefore by God), it is commanded by the apostles, and is supported throughout the writings of the New Testament. If "Christians" neglect a command in place of a tradition, which "saved by faith only" is, what is the result? |
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7 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67165 | ||
We are saved by grace through faith. By definition, faith includes obedience to what we are commanded to do. Baptism is commanded. If you feel this is legalism then it is, to you. | ||||||
8 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67164 | ||
1 john 1:9 Was this written to christians or not? If we sin we must confess it before God. Scripture says He will forgive. We are not saved if we still have sin. Sin is not remitted until baptism therefore we are not saved until baptism. I agree. Let the reader decide. |
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9 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67159 | ||
Mt 15:9, Mk 7:7 | ||||||
10 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67158 | ||
Acts 22:16 'Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name Paul believed but he was still in sin. What takes away sin? "be baptized, AND wash away your sins" God's word, not mine. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; God's word, not mine! These people in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost believed for it was this belief that caused them to ask "Brethren, what shall we do?" They BELIEVED. Did Peter say, "you don't have to do anything else, you are saved"? No he told them what they had to do. They had to be forgiven of their sin and, according to Acts 2:38 they had to be baptized in order for God's forgiveness to take effect. "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house. 33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. At what point did the Philippian jailor believe? vs 31 when he was told to? vs 32 after the word was spoken to him? Brother Moran points out this passage in Romans. Rom 10:13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!" 16 However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?" 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Vs 15, How will they preach unless they are sent? This is answered in Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned." Jesus sent his apostles out to preach the gospel. What is the gospel? Salvation has come to all mankind through Jesus the Christ. Jesus HIMSELF said, "He who believes AND is baptized shall be saved." He who believes the gospel and is baptized for what? Forgiveness of sin (Acts 2:38), to wash away your sins (Acts 22:16), "baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ," (1 Pet 3:21) At what point does a believer have a clear conscience? Before baptism? NO, after! God's word, not mine! Belief AND baptism are included in the equation for salvation. This is not legalism! It is a command by God! Men have perverted God's word to make it into a work, a deed, something that it is not. |
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11 | At what point are sins remitted? | Romans | Teacher | 67152 | ||
At what point does the death of Christ take away the sins of a person wishing to be saved? | ||||||
12 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67151 | ||
Mark 16:16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; If a person believes they will be baptized because of their belief. According to this salvation is a result of belief and baptism. but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. If a person does not believe they will not be baptized because of their unbelief. The result of this is condemnation. |
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13 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67149 | ||
If this is it, then why have baptism at all? From what you have told me it is totally unnecessary for salvation. If I am saved upon belief how can there be more that needs to be done? Why does the New Testament speak so much about it and its purpose if it doesn't serve a purpose in the plan of salvation? | ||||||
14 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67143 | ||
Mark 16:16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. The response to belief is baptism unto salvation, the response to disbelief is condemnation. If a person believes they will be baptized because of their belief. If a person does not believe they will not be baptized because of their unbelief. Based on the rest of your post, I believe I must take my leave of the forum. I bid you all adieu. |
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15 | What if we don't keep God's commands? | Romans | Teacher | 67142 | ||
Then answer my question of where in the bible it states that baptism is a work. Using the Eph passage to support such a teaching as yours is, if you'll pardon the expression, tunnel vision. This is one passage among many dealing with salvation. We must look at all of them and arrive at a conclusion based on all of them, not just one. | ||||||
16 | What if we don't keep God's commands? | Romans | Teacher | 67135 | ||
John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:21 "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 1 Thess 4:2 For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. 1 John 2:3 By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. 1 John 3:24 The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. 1 John 5:2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. Now after reading all of these passages about keeping God's commandments and the relationship we enjoy by doing so, read Matt 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Is making disciples a command? Is baptizing them a command? Is teaching the above commands a command? Now read Mark 16.15, 16 Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. Is "go into all the world and preach the gospel" a command? Is what to preach, "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved", a command? What is the consequence of not keeping the commandments? 1 John 2:4 The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; I didn't say this, God said it! |
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17 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67134 | ||
OK, so what is involved in believing? |
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18 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 67133 | ||
You miss the point. Paul is implying that these are fundamental, basic teachings, that all Christians should already know about. Heb 6:1 "Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. All of these subjects listed are basic, fundamental, and foundational teachings of Christianity. 1. repentance from dead works 2. faith toward God 3. instruction about washings (meaning baptism) 4. laying on of hands 5. resurrection of the dead 6. eternal judgment You, Searcher56, Brother Moran, and anyone else may continue believing what you wish, but the truth is evident and cannot be denied. As the song goes, "On the solid rock I stand, all others are sinking sand". As important as this issue is to resolve, it will not be resolved on this forum. You feel I am being closed minded and hard hearted, I feel you are the same. If we continue bantering back and forth as we are nothing good can come of it. I read Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. God's grace supplied the way, our faith gives us access to it. This faith requires obedience to certain things, else all will be saved. If all I have to do is say I believe in Jesus, with sincerity, how am I any better than the demons spoken of in James 2:19? Are they sincere in their belief? I think so. They are spiritual beings and would know. No one, not one of you has shown me where the bible says, specifically, that baptism is a work. Why? Because it is not there. Why is baptism such a stumbling block for people who earnestly desire to serve God? Jesus said to do it, his apostles said to do it, and there is ample evidence, if you look for it, to show that it is necessary for salvation. It has a spiritual purpose and produces spiritual results even if we do not see them. |
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19 | Unforgivable sin | Romans | Teacher | 67130 | ||
Brother Moran, if a person does not have to do anything then how is one saved? | ||||||
20 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 66968 | ||
"If the word isn't there doesn't mean it didn't happen". Those are your words. Use them to answer your own question of "So when were the 11 rebaptized?" If we have one example of persons being rebaptized as we do in Acts 19 we can, by necessary inference, infer that it would be necessary for all that had been baptized into John's baptism. In order to answer your question "How could the 12 be baptized into John while John was still alive ... why would they, since they were His disciples?" you must learn the purpose of John's baptism and the purpose of Jesus' baptism. I will let you search for this answer yourself, if you like. Paul tells us in Hebrews 6, "Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[1] and of faith in God, 2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And God permitting, we will do so." Paul says that "instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, etc." are "elementary teachings". Anyone who has been studying God's word for any length of time should have learned of these and gone "on to maturity". |
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