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1 | Isn't baptism needed for salvation? | Mark 16:16 | CDBJ | 111124 | ||
This has been discussed many times on this forum but for sake of conversation, since you are new, I will present my comments and belief. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. The “baptized” in this verse is an automatic function of the work of the Holy Spirit upon the one who has believed in the work of Jesus Christ. Ephes. 1:12-13 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Notice in the following verse, John is speaking to believers as well as unbelievers and he tells the crowed that Christ is going to baptize them all, by one means or another. If the receive the one you won’t receive the other. Both of these baptisms are dry, no water involved like John’s, and they are both real and not a ritual. John was actually showing the difference between the ritual and the reality. All believers receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the point of trusting in the finish work of Jesus Christ. All “unbelievers” will receive a baptism of fire. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Rev. 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 1 John 5:10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Notice no mention of water baptism here because the action is all carried out by function of God at the point of believing in Jesus. Anything that we try to do to improve on God’s perfect plan of salvation for mankind only muddies up the water. God is perfect and His plan is perfect and that plan resides in the person of God's Son! Jesus is enough anything outside of of faith in Christ is works and not total faith in Christ, what ever the human function might be! Have a great day, CDBJ |
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2 | Acts 8, has real water baptism, why? | Mark 16:16 | cla_in_the_kingdom98 | 111178 | ||
What does it mean then, in Acts Chapter 8, when Phillip comands the Chariot to stop and they both go down into the water? Seems like "Real" water to me? What are you thoughts? | ||||||
3 | Acts 8, has real water baptism, why? | Mark 16:16 | CDBJ | 111185 | ||
It is water in the verse that you referred to, I didn’t say that it wasn’t; but where did it say water in MK 16:16, the verse in question? I think you are missing my point. I’m not an opponent of water baptism, by any stretch of the imagination. The day that I was baptized was a very joyful exciting time of obedience for me, and it followed my faith and trust in Jesus which brought salvation. Water baptism was the second time that I was baptized after my being baptized by the Holy Spirit whom sealed my salvation in the first place immediately after I believed in Jesus as the Son of God who redeemed me. Ephes. 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, The Holy Spirit himself was the seal. CDBJ |
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4 | Acts 8, has real water baptism, why? | Mark 16:16 | justme | 111202 | ||
CDBJ: Greetings brother. With a heavy heart I would like to interject something, please. I too feel it is hard to remain silent when the subjest of Baptism comes up. I have very strong Scriptual based proof on the subject. However Lockman has requested we not dialogue on this sbuject. I have abided with their request, and others as well. I don't doubt your sincere objective in dialoguing with this person. However, I feel this has side stepped Lockmans wishes and I feel this has pushed the limit as I understand Lockmans request. I mean no disrespect to you, I just wanted to let you know how I feel and let you consider how I think. Blessings. justme |
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