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1 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 51588 | ||
Let It Rain! [And why not: I've always liked rain.] And I hope to prove worthy enough to be included on your roster of friendly fellow swimmers :-) ..... And now, time for a 'commerical' message.... I happen to be of the Southern Baptist variety of Christians and, being Baptist, perhaps I am supposed to ascend the podium and sing an ode to baptism, but instead I fear that so adamantly have I spoken against baptism as a means of salvation that some may have concluded that I'm against baptism and may have remarked, "Look, here's a Baptist who is against baptism. Why, he isn't living up to his name!" Well, an anti-baptist I'm not; -- nor an Anabaptist either for that matter! -- I just don't exegete the Scriptures as teaching that anything or anyone has the power to save except Christ Jesus alone, and that this salvation is by the grace of God and is accessed through faith in His Son. It is made possible by what Christ accomplished on the cross, by the merit of His shed blood and not by any human merit, or by any human ritual, act, deed or work. Salvation is of God alone; thus, all praise belongs to Him and none to ourselves. Salvation is of God alone; thus, all boasting is boasting about the majesty, mercy and might of the eternal and sovereign God and none about ourselves. Baptism is necessary, yes indeed, and I quite agree with you there, but I part with you on your observation that it is part of the salvation (justification) process. It is not. It is part of the obedience (santification) 'process' that follows as the Christian begins to walk his new walk in Christ Jesus. So, I take baptism, herein understood to mean believer's baptism, very seriously and so does 'my' church, a Southern Baptist Church. So seriously, in fact, that you can't become a Baptist without it! Blessings and smooth cyber sailing on the forum. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 51840 | ||
This ritual that you call it was set in motion by Jesus Christ in Mark 16:15-16. By the way Hank can you show me your faith? I didn't think so. You know even the demons have faith and believe. But there not going to Heaven either. James 2:14-26 And you don't have to boast that your a Baptist we already know that Baptist place more emphesis on entering their church than they think Jesus Christ does on being saved! And a Happy Cyber Sailing to you too! Raven |
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3 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | inmyheart | 51844 | ||
Raven, "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witness." God bless |
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4 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 51859 | ||
Greetings Inmyheart! My friend, I just posted to Raven and I would like to address your post as well. Where in Scripture is insulting people equated with 'fighting the good fight'? Raven has every right to defend his beliefs. But, one should defend his belief's with Scripture, making sure that their conversation is alway "seasoned with grace" and abounding in the Love of Christ. I know it is difficult when others don't agree with your position, but that doesn't give us the right to attack them. I have been on this forum for quite awhile now and I have seen way too much of the naming calling, insults, and pettiness. The attitude we are called to have is the same as that of Christ - putting others first (Phil. 2:1-5). Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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5 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | inmyheart | 51872 | ||
Tim, What is this with you and Hank? If you really must know, I was scrolling through the "answers" page and came across this post, and made a statement with a verse, not knowing the context of the thread. My intent wasn't to offend anyone, OK! God's blessings |
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6 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 51874 | ||
Greetings Inmyheart! Thanks for the response my friend! I can't speak for Hank, but I was simply takig issue with a very rude response to Hank. From the context of you post, it simply sounded like you were cheering on someone's else insulting post. I'm glad to hear that no offense was inteded! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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7 | Rom 7:9 What's it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | inmyheart | 51880 | ||
Tim, I'm glad that you are glad. It wasn't my intention to get involved with an intense thread. Moving right along........... God bless (Romans 8:31) |
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