Results 1 - 2 of 2
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 36588 | ||
Why do you say that Jesus had the authority to forgive sins only while He was on earth? The passage you cite is totally unrelated to the thief on the cross, in any case. Jesus told him that he would be with Him in paradise by means of his profession of faith in the King on the Cross, not in spite of his lack of baptism. Now don't misunderstand me: baptism is a commandment to be obeyed. It is not just a "nice extra." We also have to doubt the salvation of those who absolutely refuse to be baptised. Profession of faith and baptism are certainly linked together, and the immediacy of baptism in most cases is quite apparent. However, to say that it is the baptism that completes regeneration is not supported by the weight of biblical evidence to the contrary. --Joe! |
||||||
2 | Raven and John Reformed, Baptism? | Bible general Archive 1 | Cyclist | 36626 | ||
Dear beleivers with me in Christ Jesus, Thank you for all of the input on the subject of baptism. From all of the postings I've reached the understanding, and correct me if I am wrong, that the only way to obtain salvation in by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism is necessary for those who beleive in Christ and learn, being taught from the Word of God, that baptism is an act of washing away of sins and that it is done in the name of Jesus. In my search on this subject I found this passage. I thought it was interesting that it was necessary for these to be "re-baptized" in the name of Jesus. What does this mean? If it seems that I'm dragging this subject on, I apoligize, but I would appreciate any comments from the forum. Acts 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. Acts 19:2 He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." Acts 19:3 And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." Acts 19:4 Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus." Acts 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. Jesus is alive, the same yesterday, today, and forever! Cyclist |
||||||