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1 | Why transliterate "baptizo"? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77092 | ||
Okay. But, do either pouring or sprinkling fit with the meaning of the word "baptizo"? | ||||||
2 | Why transliterate "baptizo"? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77102 | ||
Could the early church have been wrong? The meaning of the word is immerse. What do you think? | ||||||
3 | Why transliterate "baptizo"? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77118 | ||
Bible teaching, patterns, and examples are of immersion. A New Testament church must adhere to these guidelines. It appears to me that some adhere to a tradition of pouring/sprinkling. It may be that Protestant churches immerse merely out of tradition, but as I have stated a New Testament church must follow the Bible. I am curious to see your paper. |
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4 | disciplerami, support forgiveness last. | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77124 | ||
Yes, the first thing to do is to make a radical and complete change of heart and life. Then, let each one of you be baptized after this change (repentance) has taken place, and the act of baptism be performed. But, why is baptism performed? Neither you, nor the experts you cite have answered that question. The answer is in the very next phrase of Acts 2:38. Why stop short of finishing the verse? It finishes,"for the forgiveness of sins." | ||||||
5 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77185 | ||
NASB Acts 2:38 | ||||||
6 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77214 | ||
I will respond in more detail later, but I believe you misunderstand my position slightly. I do not believe in any way "Baptizing and christening a young child may be fine as a symbolic ritual." I believe in immersion, I do not believe in the calvinistic sin nature, I believe children are innocent, and I believe that salvation is needed by adults for the forgiveness of sins. | ||||||
7 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77558 | ||
If repentance and confession are necessary is that not salvation by works? No. Neither is it salvation by works if baptism is necessary. It is like you didn't even read what I posted. I said, "It is not as though you are earning anything. You are just doing what God has commanded, and in the end you receive a gift which never could have been earned." If you do anything out of an attitude that God owes you a return then you are wrong. Luke 17:9 "He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he? Luke 17:10 "So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.'" |
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8 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77559 | ||
I have a feeling that you are never going to change you position on this issue. I will move on with one last parting shot. You are really having to do alot of grammatical gymnastics to come to your stance. I know you don't see it that way. God Bless, Sniper |
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9 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77561 | ||
Baptism as necessary to salvation is not a contradiction of scripture. Scripture states clearly that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins, and it all fits perfectly with a doctrine of salvation by grace through faith. As for the thief on the cross, that argument has been answered many times on this forum. | ||||||
10 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77701 | ||
Rev 22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; Rev 22:19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. |
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11 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77751 | ||
Dear Tim, Are you suggesting that these words apply only to the book of Revelation? Are you suggesting that we may add, take away, or alter the words of any book which does not within its confines give us such a warning as the one on Revelation? As for Hank's post I mean to point out that these are not mere quibbles on which we can "agree to disagree". Sniper |
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12 | What "norms" can we disregard? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 77780 | ||
I am not trying to cut off debate. I am pointing out that these are not moot points as Hank says. These disagreements over baptism are serious ones. In my opinion it is statements like Hank's that are an attempt to cut off debate - to duck in declare the points moot and say that he does not want a response. If there are differences, then someone is right and someone is wrong, it is not possible for both to be right. That is my point. By the way, do you believe that that it is acceptable to add or take away from a book of the Bible which does not give a specific warning such as the one in Revelation? | ||||||
13 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 79530 | ||
inhisname, I would like to know what you think the following verse means. 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; sniper. |
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14 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 79581 | ||
Radioman, I understand your frustration, but we must be kind lest we get yet another thread restricted from the main page and lose a chance to correct an erring soul. God bless. |
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15 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 79582 | ||
inhisname, Interesting. Please give me your take on the following verse: Rom 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-- sniper |
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16 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 79639 | ||
inhisname, You have sparked an interesting debate. You have a radical view, but I see it as a logical extension of a view that starts illogically. Over my time here on the Forum I have seen many take the view that obedience is not necessary for salvation and that good works are only possible because God sparks the nonbeliever. The extreme to whch you have gone is only the logical extension of that. I think that you can see that the Bible requires men to obey God, so you must rethink your position so that it can be truly Biblical. God bless. sniper |
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17 | What exactly must a person to be saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | sniper | 79641 | ||
inhisname, Doesn't the verse say, "death spread to all men, because all sinned." I think it is key to read and understand that death spread to all men, BECAUSE ALL SINNED. I don't see any words indicating that man is extremely vile from birth. Men are separated from God when they sin, which all do. God bless. sniper |
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18 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | sniper | 77848 | ||
Dear Dalprad, In my last post I quoted some Bible teaching on how we can identify the moment that God cleanses us. I understand how there could be confusion over the issue of Cornelius. Peter was struggling with idea of taking the gospel to the Gentiles. He was given a vision by God illustrating that it was God's plan for him to teach Gentiles the gospel. So Peter along with some other Jewish believer went to teach Cornelius. Cornelius was a God fearing man who was searching for the truth. He needed to hear the gospel and Peter preached it to him. While Peter was still preaching a miraculous event occured. The Holy Spirit came upon those listening to the message just as the Holy Spirit had come upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost. The listeners began to speak in tongues. This was more evidence for Peter and the other Jewish believers(Acts 10:45) that the Gentiles were to be recipients of the gospel. Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and we know from other scriptures what the purpose of baptism is. I also reject the teaching that a person cannot praise God, search for Him, or be devout and God fearing before they have been cleansed of their sins. Cornelius himself is proof of that. The Bible teaches that one must not only believe the gospel, but confess, repent, and be baptized. Some believe and are afraid to confess. Some believe but are unwilling to repent. Some will confess, and are willing to repent, but fall short of following God's instruction to be baptized. As I stated in my last post, salvation is by faith through God's grace and is not earned by works. It is a gift given by God to those who repent and follow Him. |
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19 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | sniper | 77861 | ||
Tim, You may intrude. I always appreciate the tone in which you correspond. Thank you for your good spirit. More to come... Sniper |
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20 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | sniper | 77956 | ||
Hello Tim, I had to do some work to find this thread. I am wondering why it got removed from the main page. Sniper |
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