Results 1 - 3 of 3
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Concerning the baptism topic.... | John 3:5 | TxRedBelle | 53372 | ||
I believe that Jesus gave two 'ordainances', (for lack of a better word, the correct word escapes me right now) one was to observe communion and the other was water baptism. Both are for the purpose (although not solely) of the public show of accceptance of Christ Jesus as Savior. Matt.10:32 says "If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in Heaven". Water baptism, I don't think, is absolutely neccessary for entry into Heaven because the 'righteous thief' on the cross was allowed into Heaven. I think in John 3:5 where Jesus says "The truth is, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit" I think that refers to the physical birth (as when we are born from the womb-water) and the spiritual birth (as when we accept Jesus as Lord). In Acts 16:30-31 the jailor falls before Paul and Silas and it reads "He brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They replied, "Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved along with your entire household" No other provisions are given for being saved. Entry into Heaven requires you to believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior and to be saved. Jesus said to be water baptised but it was for the purpose of recognizing Him publicly not as a prerequisite for entry into Heaven. |
||||||
2 | TxRedBelle, is foot washing the third? | John 3:5 | Searcher56 | 53588 | ||
What about foot washing (John 13:14-15) ... context (vv 5-17) as being an ordinance? | ||||||
3 | TxRedBelle, is foot washing the third? | John 3:5 | justme | 53609 | ||
Searcher56: Foot washing is an outward act of humbeling one's self. Both the foot washer and washie experience something about receieving and giving. Two times I trimmed a old ladies toe nails. She was so greatfull. She was dying of cancer, and embarressed to ask anyone to do this for her. This was in September 1997, and again in March of 1998, that I did this for her. I will say it was I who was blessed. I felt undeserving to have been asked to do such an honoranle task. My Mother died August 2, 1998. For one who gave me the gift of life I could do no less. agape, justme, the old ladies son. |
||||||