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1 | Who can Baptize you? Does it matter? | Rom 10:9 | VenturesFan1 | 71800 | ||
First of all, I wonder if by religion, you mean Christian denominations or do you mean another religion such as Islam, Judiasm, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc? Jesus said in John 14:6 that He is the way the truth and the life and that no man cometh to the Father except through Him. So Christian Baptism in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, by a minister of the Gospel is how and by whom one should be baptized. In my opinion, by reading about Jesus' baptism in Matthew chapter 3 and the water baptisms in the book of Acts, baptism should be by immersion. By the way, religion, will not save anyone, only a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ. True Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. The difference in Christianity and religions is that true Christianity is salvation by accepting the free gift of salvation through what Christ did on the Cross. Every other religion is based on man's effort to be good enough. Find a good Bible believing Christian Church and receive instruction on the meaning and purpose of baptism. Then your baptism will be an everlasting source of joy. | ||||||
2 | Who can Baptize you? Does it matter? | Rom 10:9 | Taleb | 72127 | ||
VenturesFan1, you wrote, "True Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship" - and rightly so. However, you also wrote: "I wonder if by religion, you mean Christian denominations or do you mean another religion such as Islam, Judaism, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc?" Don't forget that Christianity is NOT the only "religion" which refers to theirs as "a relationship". Judaism, for one example, also makes that claim. And, like Christianity, Judaism also ISN"T a religion (at least to the Jews) – it is, as many Moslems will declare about their faith, a way of life. And speaking of baptism - Judaism's "mikvah" (ritual bath), is used to convert Goys (gentiles)to Judaism. Their "baptism" is perhaps the most like John the Baptist's. It, as an outward expression of a spiritual commitment, began in Exodus 19:10. Thousands of years later, for a man or woman to convert to Judaism, they first must become "born again" through their mikvah. With the eyes and lips as though they were in the womb (neither closed tight, nor opened wide) the "new convert" is immerged naked to allow all of the body to "benefit" from the water touching every part. Note: modesty is not compromised, as an aide of the same sex will shield the congregation’s view of the participant. The fingers and toes are spread. No fingernail polish, lipstick, or done-up hair is allowed. The feet are not allowed to touch the bottom, in order to position the body into a “fetal” posture. Unlike the Christian's one baptism, the Jews often partake of mikvah, e.g. before a wedding, Shabbat, Yom Kippur, etc. My point? Please, be careful not to conclude that "our way" is unique. While, believing in the Lord Jesus Christ IS unique - EVERY “religion” can "prove" that theirs is the "only one". Just ask any of my strict, by-the-book-Mormon cousins. ;-) Seeing I still have some mishpachah (family) who call themselves Jewish … Judaism, for example, DOES NOT believe that salvation is "earned" through good works. “Good works” is merely the “result” of their faith. The sad part is each one can, with Scripture, prove their dogma. Maybe that’s why it’s more important how we live than what we say. Shalom aleichem, Taleb |
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3 | Who can Baptize you? Does it matter? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 72133 | ||
Greetings Taleb, to the Forum, could you expatiate somewhat on (your definition) of the word religion? Also what, in your estimation, does it mean to have a relationship with God, and what experience have you had along these lines? I noticed that you didn’t bother to fill out a personal profile when you joined the forum. It always helps to know a little about those that we converse with; and what transition of the Bible do you enjoy the most? Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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4 | Who can Baptize you? Does it matter? | Rom 10:9 | Taleb | 72205 | ||
CDBJ, Great questions. Please accept my apology for not thinking to fill out a personal profile when I joined the forum. Growing up with a manual typewriter, then moving up to an electric before buying a used 50 dollar computer (286 sounds right) with Geoworks word processing, and a dot what-sha-ma-call-it printer, a couple of years ago. Now, I've almost became used to using my new computer. It's a Dell, dude. And I finally figured out about the profile thing too. Thanks. As far as my definition of the word religion, I heartily agree with my worn-out 1914 issued New Modern English Illustrated Dictionary. "Any system of faith or worship; love and obedience towards God." As far as "today's" dictionaries definitions, forget it. Don't forget, Jesus never come down on people for following "their system of faith and worship and love and obedience towards GOD". Rather He embraced the "practice" of it Himself. The last supper was exactly that. Every Passover during Jesus' lifetime was also religiously observed. And His disciples didn't quit being "religious" after Jesus' cruel death on an ugly cross, and His powerful resurrection. They went to the temple daily to pray, etc. and God moved in their behalf according to their "system of faith and worship and love and obedience towards GOD". However, Jesus strongly came down on those who insisted people obey MAN and his laws and traditions. Today, many churches have that same problem. They practice their man-made traditions and they worship, love and obey a man. But, Praise God, many churches don't. They practice their system of faith and worship and love and obedience towards GOD. And, as always, God responds in their behalf. If it's because of faith, worship, love and obedience to God, (or in other words, "religious") when one prays, tithes, visits those sick or in prison, helps the needy, God receives all the glory and praise. As far as what translation of the Bible do I enjoy most? That's a little hard. In this room, I have a number of worn-out Bibles. An American Translation (yes, that's the version), New Berkeley Version, and the Jerusalem Bible, all of which offer great insight. I’m almost ashamed to say I have about 14 different versions, not counting the 8 different languages. Of course all of my volumes of aids are keyed to Strong’s so it's Hendrickson’s “The Interlinear Hebrew, Greek, English Bible” (with “A Literal Translation of the Bible”, that I usually turn to for help. The Hebrew, Greek sections have Strong’s numbers. Almost all my memorized sections are from the KJV, however. Thanks for asking, Taleb |
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5 | Who can Baptize you? Does it matter? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 72211 | ||
Greetings Taleb, I thought maybe I detected a smattering of something in your last post that lead me to believe that you might be part of the seed of Abraham physically as well as buy promise? Well at any rate it would appear that you are going to fit into this forum quiet well and I am sure we will enjoy some of your comments. I once heard a good definition for the word religion that came from a man who has spent more time studying in the Greek and Hebrew then I am years old and it kind of stuck with me. He said, and I quote; Religion is man by man’s best efforts trying to gain the approbation of God, by performing good works and man get all the credit. He then stated that Christianity is different in that God is doing all the work and man just receives by faith what God has done, and this on a non-meritorious bases by grace and God gets all the credit and praise. I am pretty sure that you won’t find this in any dictionary but it worked for me and it carries a Biblical connotation. I am sure that with you background that you will be a helpful member on the forum when we get into the language problems. Some people like to have everything broken down into, case, voice, mood, tense, etc. What I would like to find is someone that is good with etymology and customs. Well I must rush off for now so I don’t fall asleep in church in the morning. Yours in Christ, CDBJ |
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