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1 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | FTimA | 64444 | ||
Dear justme, I have posted some personal history for your enjoyment. I don't know how to find a post # yet so I had to paste in an earlier response I made dealing with baptism. Thank you for your encouraging words. How can the bible contradict itself? John the "baptist" was to prepare the way for Jesus. His baptism was one of repentance. Jesus was baptized himself whether he needed it or not. What did he say to John when John refused, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Jesus spoke of being born of the water and the spirit to Nicodemus. He commanded his apostles to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the F, the S, and the HS..." Acts chapter 2, "what must we do to be saved?" Answer, "Repent and be baptized for the remission of sin". Later in the chapter, vs 41, "Then those that gladly received his word were baptized and that day about 3000 souls were added to them." It doesn't say that about 3000 souls were added to them, and THEN they were baptized, but they were baptized first, and then added to those who were saved. Again in verse 47, "And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved." The Ethiopian eunuch asked, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" The conversion of Saul is another example. In his vision the Lord instructed him to go to Damascus and he would be told what he must do. What did Ananias say, "And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.' (Acts 22:16) This is clear evidence that baptism is necessary for removal of sin. Cornelius' household were commanded to be baptized by Peter.(Acts 10:48) Acts 16:14,15 tells of Lydia and how "The Lord opened her heart to HEED the things spoken by Paul. She heeded by being baptized, vs 15. Acts 16:33, the Philippian Jailor, "...immediately he and all his family were baptized." Romans 6:3, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:27, how can anyone deny the importance of such a simple request, "repent AND BE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS." The formula for salvation is found in Jesus Christ. He has prescribed baptism, immersion in water, as a remedy for the removal of sin. He commanded his apostles to do it in order to make more disciples. How can he be denied? Yes, we are saved by God's grace, but within this grace is the command to be baptized. There is no argument that will nullify this. There is too much biblical evidence to support the importance of it. |
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2 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | justme | 64522 | ||
FtimA: thank you for making your belief clear. I did read your profile. I think it is exciting how you found Christ, that is wonderfull! Every time you enter the Forum web site there is a strong warning about denominationalism. I would encourage you to read it in full, so you know some very important facts. We have Roman Catholics, Baptist of all kinds, and just all kinds of inbetween denomations represented in the Forum members. I am at this time a non-denominationalist by the church I attend. May I suggest that you consider 2 Timothy 2:14 which warns about wrangling about words, and 1 Peter 3:15 which tells us to show gentleness and reverence. I can honestly tell you if you are willing to dialogue and share your beliefs in a kind respectfull manner you will have the ears, sort to speak, of the forum. I would say if you try to push anyone to believe the Church of Christ, or anyother church for that matter, is the only TRUE church, you will not enjoy the forun and this will waste your time. I say this in respect, Christian love, and friendship. I pray blessinngs and peace for you. justme |
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3 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | mbooker | 64525 | ||
Thanks justme for pointing to 2 Tim 2:14. It was quite refreshing for me :) | ||||||
4 | "ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED"!!! | Matt 22:37 | justme | 64646 | ||
mbooker: I believe we need to be aware that the words we express on the Forum ar read by anyone. I remind us all that by our love others will know that we are Christians. Let us thank the Lord for His Word, not me. justme |
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