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1 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | Nehemiah | 4679 | ||
Charis, I respect your interpratation of the scriptures as they are accurate. I received the same understanding. I wish that we wouldn't catagorize beliefs and interpritations such as some who debate this topic. The approach taken here (meaning in this dialogue) is wrong. Lets not debate. We are all on to something. Lets all compare notes, so to speak. The Lord Jesus is intending for us (all three of us who have been invlolved in this question answer session). The mistake that the gentleman is making is quoting another man's ministry. The answer is not in man. We all error. The truth is in the word. The word does not contradict itself. While Jesus was baptising he baptised in the name of the Father, son and Holy Ghost. There is no interpretation needed. But, once he released the authority to his apostle he was to baptise in the name of Jesus. How could folks have baptized in Jesus Name before Jesus. That is not a contradiction but rather a historical trail that leads to new testament foundation. The bible explains that we are to go out and "preach Jesus" to all the world. What does that mean? That means, in my understanding, just what it says. To preach Jesus. It never, NEVER says "go and preach the trinity. I am not disputing nor will I dispute with any one the existance of the trinity. Don't have to. The trinity is symbolic of one spirit. We need to come together and get a REAL UNDERSTANDING of what Jesus wants us to learn. The only regret that i have is that there are divisions among those of us that really want to the truth and to live for out Lord. By us putting lables on ourselves, such as "Jesus Only", Trininty, etc. we create a desire to be RIGHT. My hope, as beleiver and follower of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, without denomination, is that we all share our biblical knowledge and create less interpretations instead of more. My advice to the gentleman who responded to my question is that you put your trust in no man and don't let another interpret for you. Although I am not "JESUSE ONLY" whatever that could mean... I am babptized in the name of Jesus, who is the father, son and Holy Spirit according to the Word. And everything I do is in the Name Of Jesus. Take that as literally as one wants, or as inspecifically. Matt 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew, sitting in the tax collector's booth; and He *said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him. Even Matheuw was intsructed to Follow Him. Praise the Lord for Saints who are activly seeking the truth. I love you guys in the name of our Lord. |
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2 | Baptism, Trinity, and Teachers? | Acts 2:38 | Hank | 4694 | ||
Nehemiah, I respect your privilege to air your views and ask that you respect mine. I have no reason to question your faith or your sincerity and do not do so. I come to inquire but not to attack; to challenge, not to condemn.There are three categories addressed in your posting about which I have grave concern and on which I would like to comment and pose additional questions to you.(1) Quoting you: "While Jesus was baptising, he baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost." Wherein does any scripture support the tenet that Jesus ever baptised anyone? If believers today are to be baptised in the name of Jesus only, as you state, what are we to do with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 to baptise in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? (2) Quoting you: "The Trinity is symbolic of one Spirit." Where does the Bible lend credence to this statement? And what exactly do you mean by it? Can you expand and add clarity to it, in accordance with clear Biblical teaching?(3) Quoting you: "The answer is not in man. We all [are in] error. The truth is in the Word." With the statement as it stands, by itself, one could hardly find fault. But you used it in this context. You said, "My advice to the gentleman who responded to my queston is that you put your trust in no man and don't let another interpret for you." With that I have questions and concerns. What was Phillip doing for the Ethiopian in the Book of Acts regarding the meaning of the passage in Isaiah? Why did Paul tell Timothy to preach the word? Why did Jesus say in Matthew 28:19 to go into all the world and preach the Gospel? Would it not be better simply to send copies of the Bible and let the recipients figure it out for themselves? One closing thought: There is a verse of Scripture, 2 Timothy 3:16, that speaks to us all, and no Christian can do himself harm by committing it to memory and stamping it indelibly upon his heart: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness." Every good wish in Jesus' name. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Baptism, Trinity, and Teachers? | Acts 2:38 | kalos | 4697 | ||
Hank: Your entire posting here is excellent. It's a model of Christian courtesy, reasonableness, and the support of your points with relevant Scripture. Hopefully, this will encourage sincere questioners to "Ask Hank." I especially value your question/comment Number (3), which I quote: You write: "(3) Quoting you: "The answer is not in man. We all [are in] error. The truth is in the Word." With the statement as it stands, by itself, one could hardly find fault. But you used it in this context. You said, "My advice to the gentleman who responded to my queston is that you put your trust in no man and don't let another interpret for you." With that I have questions and concerns. What was Phillip doing for the Ethiopian in the Book of Acts regarding the meaning of the passage in Isaiah? Why did Paul tell Timothy to preach the word? Why did Jesus say in Matthew 28:19 to go into all the world and preach the Gospel? Would it not be better simply to send copies of the Bible and let the recipients figure it out for themselves?" Speaking for myself, Hank, this Forum really needs your wisdom and knowledge. Keep up the excellent work. You have set a high standard for all of us. --JVH0212 |
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