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1 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | Teacher | 66968 | ||
"If the word isn't there doesn't mean it didn't happen". Those are your words. Use them to answer your own question of "So when were the 11 rebaptized?" If we have one example of persons being rebaptized as we do in Acts 19 we can, by necessary inference, infer that it would be necessary for all that had been baptized into John's baptism. In order to answer your question "How could the 12 be baptized into John while John was still alive ... why would they, since they were His disciples?" you must learn the purpose of John's baptism and the purpose of Jesus' baptism. I will let you search for this answer yourself, if you like. Paul tells us in Hebrews 6, "Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[1] and of faith in God, 2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And God permitting, we will do so." Paul says that "instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, etc." are "elementary teachings". Anyone who has been studying God's word for any length of time should have learned of these and gone "on to maturity". |
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2 | Teacher, are you willing to learn? | Romans | Teacher | 66957 | ||
Searcher, I feel you should slow down and read the scriptures I referenced in support of my position. 1. Acts 10:43 ... sounds like repentance to me Acts 10:43 "Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins." If you mean to say that "everyone who believes in Him" would include repentance, I would agree, but baptism would also be included in that belief. In any case neither one, in this passage, is mentioned specifically. "The Holy Spirit fell upon Cornelius and Co. even before repentance." ... I beg to differ. Read on. -You said, "Where in the scripture does it say that had repented or that they were even saved?" ... I beg to differ. Read Acts 11:17-18 (context vv 15-18, or wider). Since they believed, were they saved, did they repent? The intention of my comment was to point out that specifics, such as repentance and baptism, were not mentioned in Peter's sermon. Belief? Yes this was mentioned so the reader is left to make some assumptions. We must assume that Peter taught Cornelius what was needed in order to be saved. I think that God chose Cornelius because he was a "devout man, feared God, and prayed to Him always". I think that "Cornelius and Co." did repent and probably were baptized into John's baptism. The difficulty is that these are all assumptions and cannot be supported by scripture other than Acts 11:17-18. But searcher, we know that belief can mean different things. James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. Does this mean the demons are saved? Of course not. True belief in God dictates that the believer respond to God's word as he has commanded. You said, "Where in the bible does it say being baptized with the Holy Spirit saves us? " ... What does 1 Peter 3:21 say? We know that water baptism doesn't save, as my bother Tim pointed out .. as well as other Scripture. -You said, "As is commanded elsewhere in the New Testament (Mt 28.19, Mk 16.16, Acts 2.38, 8.36, 16.15,33, 22.16) in Acts 10.48 Peter commands them to be baptized in the name of the Lord, and this, in our Lord's own words, "is fitting to fulfill all righteousness (Mt 3.15)." ... Well Jesus was talking about His own baptism, not ours in Matthew 3:15. Poor exegesis Why would Peter, an Apostle, say baptism does saves us if it doesn't. Did he lie? Think in spiritual terms, Searcher. No, being dunked in water doesn't save but the spiritually minded know that as they are immersed they are "buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life." (Rom 6.4,5) Christ died bearing the sins of mankind, past, present, and future. When he spent three days in the tomb he was dead, burdened with all of that sin, and separated from God. Through God's power he was resurrected. Did he still have the burden of sin on his shoulders? No. This is what happens, spiritually, to the person who is baptized. Yes, we must repent, but repentance does not remove the sin, baptism does! And we are told this in the same passage you cite, 1 Pet 3.21 "Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ" If you read the previous verse in 1 Peter you will see that the phrase in vs 21 "Corresponding to that" (NASB) references Noah and his family. They were saved by water because they built the ark, which was a command by God. In like manner, we are saved by water through baptism. Accept it or deny it, your choice. In reference to Mt 3.15, yes, Jesus was speaking about his baptism being necessary to fulfill all righteousness, but was he the only one being baptized? No. John had baptized many, Jesus' disciples had baptized many, all who wanted to repent of their sins were being baptized. Vs. 16 says as Jesus came up out of the water the Spirit of God descended upon him like a dove. Is this the Holy Spirit? Did it descend upon Jesus prior to his baptism? The answers to these questions are yes and no respectively. ID# 66908 It wasn't until Christ died that John's baptism was nullified and baptism into Christ came into effect (Acts 19.1-5) ... Okay then, was the baptizing His disciples do before His death nullified, too? This question is not very clear but I will attempt to answer what I think you are asking. All baptism done prior to Jesus' death was John's baptism, of repentance. When Christ died, the new covenant became effective (Heb 9.16f). At this point, yes, all of those still alive that were baptized into John's baptism, had to be re-baptized into Christ. This is taught in Acts 19.1-5. Apostasy of the old law is irrelevant for we are no longer under the old law. Apostasy of the new law is relevant for we are under the new law. |
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3 | Why should we study the Old Testament | 1 Cor 10:11 | Teacher | 66539 | ||
Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-11. There you will find your answer. | ||||||
4 | does the bible teach 2 baptisms? | Acts 1:5 | Teacher | 66535 | ||
Agree3, your comment "hello! i have a heartfelt question. In john 14:26 it say's the holy spirit will teach "all" things, and bring them to "rememberance",also john 16:13. the messiah in acts 1:5 told the disciples that they will "now" be baptized with spirit.And then they (especially Peter) had to be reminded by the holy spirit (john 14:26) is the baptism in acts 11:15,16..... " My reply, "Jesus taught his apostles a great deal. So much that no man could remember it well enough to recite to a scribe for a written record. The apostles were "baptized" with the holy spirit, meaning they were blessed by God with the remembrance (jn 14.26) of everything Jesus had taught them." Your comment, "was the messiah a jew(king jew)who like every other jew had to come to john,because he was under law? Matthew 3:13-15.....so the messiah had to fulfil the law (luke 24:44). My reply, "I believe that the reason Jesus was baptized was to set an example. Certainly he didn't have to be. John's baptism was for repentance of sin. Jesus did not sin. The only conclusion left is he did it because he was going to require his followers do it. It was necessary for him to be baptized to 'fulfill all righteousness'. " Your comment, "the law is physical(something that can be seen)like water immersing. John did water baptism right?" My reply, "Yes, John's baptism was for repentance." Your comment, "Now after the messiah lay down his life and arose from the grave there was new law (spirit romans 7:6,and 8:2)right? My reply, "Yes." Your comment, "so is this why he said this in acts 1:5,and paul asked into what baptism were you baptized?I asked this question to myself for over 30 years....why did they ask "into what baptism were you baptized?......why was it so important to find out what baptism if it did not matter?" My reply, "It did matter at that time. If one was only baptized into "John's baptism of repentance" he was lacking something because Christ had died and it was necessary to be baptized into Christ as Acts 19:1-5 demonstrates." John's baptism began while Christ was alive on earth. If someone wanted to obey God they would be baptized into John's baptism. This would safeguard them should they die prior to Jesus (my understanding) and ensure their salvation. Once Christ died, it was necessary to be baptized into Christ for the remission of sin (Acts 2:38). Acts 19 is evidence of this and its importance." Your comment, "it seems that when paul met these men they were still doing johns' baptism(under the law,acts 1:5)they never heard of any holy spirit! These men were not performing John's baptism, they were baptized into John's baptism (Acts 19:3). Remember Peter even forgot(acts 11:16)about what the messiah told him and the other disciples.......why? My reply, "I don't believe Acts 11:16 teaches that Peter forgot, the passage says "Then I remembered". There is a difference." Your comment, "did the disciples go through so much trouble to make sure people knew this in acts 1:5......or was it really the holy spirit doing the teaching through these bodies in the first place!.....john 14:26,and 16:13.......just asking heartfelt questions after reading these verses for a long time........please no bitter replies,.... I am only asking a few questions!......thanks" My reply, "The baptism of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles on Pentecost gave these men the power they needed to one, remember what Jesus had taught them, two, demonstrate that what they said was from God through the performing of miracles (Mk 16.17,18), and three, impart these gifts to others in order to expand the number of "laborers" in the "harvest" (Mt 9:37,38)." These are all excellent questions! |
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5 | 1/3 of the angels | Is 14:12 | Teacher | 66185 | ||
Read Isaiah 14.12-21 This passage talks of Lucifer being cast down to Sheol and the "lowest depths of the Pit" but doesn't say anything about angels being taken with him. Further down in Revelation 12:9 there is more about it too. The 1/3 could be figurative for a good part of the total but who really knows how many angels there are? | ||||||