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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: matt2122 Ordered by Date |
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1 | Do I have to be Baptized to be saved? | Rom 10:9 | matt2122 | 77763 | ||
Thank you for your post. I never quite knew the best way to answer our brethren who believe baptism is a requirement for salvation, but this scripture goes directly to the matter at hand. Also, am interested in talking more with you about ministries within the Reform church. I began attending a Reform fellowship 3 yrs ago (after leaving AOG where I'd been a member 5 yrs). Now I work part-time as a teaching ass't at a Middle School and am attending night classes toward getting my teaching certificate. (Bi-lingual) I might try and email you later this week. God bless and thanks again.//matt 21:22 | ||||||
2 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | matt2122 | 77445 | ||
Good chatting with all of you :0) Take care and have a great week in Him! |
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3 | disciplerami, a disciple before baptism? | Acts 2:38 | matt2122 | 77443 | ||
The definition of disciple is a good call on your part. Disciple, is a student who learns and follows the teachings of another. Maybe what we should be considering is if we are truly talking about making someone a student of Christ's teaching and His word, which would encourage baptism, or IF we are talking about Salvation which doesn't require baptism (or discipleship) for eternal life. There are many who call upon the name of the Lord and they shall be saved. I don't know that their 'ruling and reigning' with Him will have as much depth as someone who is skilled in the knowledge of His word and demonstrating accountability in biblical leadership, but the gift of eternal life is a treasure for all who call upon Him with a sincere faith in their heart. | ||||||
4 | Can someone help w/my realtionship w/god | Rom 10:9 | matt2122 | 77441 | ||
Did you find your answer, lost-in-MS? I'm a newbie to this site, but will pray the Lord will answer you in your time of need.// |
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5 | Do I have to be Baptized to be saved? | Rom 10:9 | matt2122 | 77440 | ||
It is my understanding that Jesus IS our example, and because of what He has done at the cross in this scenario, we see that our salvation does NOT hinge on baptism. I AGREE with you, baptism is something we do in obedience, but I sense if someone has died after confessing faith in Christ, (like people imprisoned for their faith in communist countries, for instance) but not having been baptized, then these people will be saved. The Lord knows the heart of those whom He calls to Himself and likewise, the baptism of someone who is doing it out of tradition and NOT having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, will most likely not be saved. "Many will say to Me, Lord, Lord..and He will say 'depart from Me, I never KNEW you'..(see Matt 7:23 and then Matt 25:34-40) What a sobering concept. These people were calling Him by His name, "Lord, Lord"..and yet He says, "I never KNEW you, depart from Me all you who practice lawlessness".. I find it interesting because these people thought they were believers in Him. Likewise, the verses in Matt 25 where Jesus separates the sheep from the goats and explains why these who follow Him will enter into eternal life with Him. None of the basis given says anything about being baptized, but it does list serving by faith in Him. Thanks for listening. |
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6 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | matt2122 | 77426 | ||
You're right Ray..I don't see it defined as 'water', however, I do not know if in the context of their orientation 'baptism' would presume 'water'. Do you think the verse is referring to another baptism, like in the Holy Spirit? I know I've heard alot of different takes on this over the years. Pentacostal faith believes the baptism of the Spirit of God is a separate occasion from water baptism. I, personally, do not see enough scriptural evidence to make a hard case in that direction. Good question! |
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7 | Do I have to be Baptized to be saved? | Rom 10:9 | matt2122 | 77425 | ||
Derdan, While I believe the Lord desires that we are obedient to His direction to be baptized, I do not think it is a pre-requisite for salvation because of His own scenario with the prisoner who was hung on the cross next to Him, in Luke 23: 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at Him: "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." 42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." 43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise." This man who heard Jesus say 'today you will be with Me in paradise' did not have an opportunity to get down off the cross and go to be baptized, yet because he had faith that Jesus is the Christ, Jesus clearly assured him he would be saved and with Him that day in paradise. |
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8 | "harem life" during Esther's time | Esth 2:9 | matt2122 | 77424 | ||
I'm doing a study on Queen Esther and wondering if there are any resources available on what harem life was like for women in the palace during this time of Persian rule. I have found limited notes in the NIV Women's Study Bible and thought I could possibly ask here and find some guidance. | ||||||