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201 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | disciplerami | 77565 | ||
Emmaus, We know that Herod 'had his brother's wife', which means he had married her. My question has to do with John's rebuke that "it was not lawful for him [Herod] to have his brother's [Philip's] wife." What was Herod's 'unlawful' act: marrying a blood relationship [incest] or committing adultery? Which? Thanks, Disciplerami |
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202 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77564 | ||
Dear Justme, I'm glad to write back to you. I have five children and I feel we, with God's help, have done a reasonably good job of raising our children. Our oldest is 22 and our youngest is 12. All of these children have reached an age where they know right and wrong. They at times have demonstrated attitudes that were sinful, they have done things that would be immoral in thought and deed. Although these children grew up praying to God from the earliest age, they still get to the ponit that they sin and realize just why Jesus died for them. They then choose to come to God for His salvation. They know that God is merciful and promises eternal life to all who obey his call. The turn to Him in repentance and ask to be baptized for the remission of their sins. Even at 12 or 14 years of age, they know what saves: the blood of Christ; and they know when God saves: at baptism. We teach them this because that is the pattern of the Bible. We give God the glory, Disciplerami |
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203 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77540 | ||
Yes. | ||||||
204 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77539 | ||
Thank you for helping. | ||||||
205 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77538 | ||
Hold up! I have the 3rd Edition of the UBS, 1983. I see that the word KAI KLEENON is bracketed in the text and gets the C rating. That means the translation committee believes it more likely was added from the original, right? |
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206 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77533 | ||
OK, Thanks very much. Good answer. Then if the Holy Spirit intended for 'beds' to be mentioned in Mark 7:4, I believe it. I also believe therefore that tables had to be immersed :) The primary idea of Christian baptism is a burial, and only a burial should be received. The Eunuch and Philip went down into the water and Paul said the Romans were 'buried with Christ in baptism.' History teaches us that sprinkling and pouring were added as accomodations when men put off their baptism (i.e. the adoption of 'clinical baptisms') Disciplerami. |
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207 | Is Mt 28:18 commanding water baptism? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77532 | ||
Hello, Let me understand what you are saying here. Are you saying that Ray misunderstood your position? He said he agree with you, and said that he didn't see Mt.28 as a reference to water baptism. You do believe Acts 2:38 and Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:16 are talking about water baptism? Thanks, Disciplerami |
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208 | Not incest, but adultery? | Mark 6:18 | disciplerami | 77531 | ||
Hi Justme, I think that may be the case with Herodias' daughter. Maybe he was having incestuous thoughts with her who was also called Herodias, and whom Josephus called Salome. But I'm referring to the relationship between Herod and Herodias [the mother of the one who was dancing before Herod], also the wife of Philip. Some people believe the 'unlawful' sin was adultery [because he had his sister-in-law for a wife] and others believe it was 'unlawful' because he was married to a blood relative. Since Herodias had the same BLOOD relationship with Herod and Philip [the two brothers], if incest was the sin, then wouldn't the Holy Spirit bypass the discussion over Herod having his brother's wife and directly address the problem of incest? Thoughts please. Disciplerami |
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209 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | disciplerami | 77530 | ||
Hi, Thanks for the response. I believe this is the correct answer, but some people say it was incest (wasn't she a half-neice?) so they don't have John telling a married couple they are committing adultery. Disciplerami |
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210 | Holy Spirit OR Water Baptism, which? | Matt 28:19 | disciplerami | 77528 | ||
Hi Justme, May I challenge you with a thought? The 'gift of the Holy Spirit' promised after baptism in Acts 2:38 is the indwelling of God. But the Holy Spirit baptism [Acts 2:1-4; Acts 10:44]is more of a sign and not part of the personal sanctification of the individual. The Holy Spirit baptism cames with miraculous signs like having the ability to speak a foreign language without ever studying. The sign of the Holy Spirit baptism on the day of Pentecost brought thousands together at one time to hear the Gospel. The sign of the Holy Spirit baptism at the home of Cornelius helped the Jews to understand that God intended to save Gentiles. Cornelius and his household wasn't saved until they got baptized. God bless, Disciplerami |
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211 | Not incest, but adultery? | Mark 6:18 | disciplerami | 77521 | ||
It was because who was alive, Philip? So you are saying that Herod and Herodias were committing adultery because Herodias' first husband was still alive? You don't believe that the unlawful sin was incest? Looking for answers. Thanks |
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212 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77520 | ||
Hi Justme, Thanks for sharing personal stuff. This is a difficult issue because no offense is meant and because I have no right to challenge what your wife was thinking at the young age of 5. Let me address the question this way. Because baptism is not a rite [a rite, as I understand it, has power in and of itself, like circumcision, infant baptism, Catholic Mass] as I understand it, relates to ritualistic observance, , but more a demonstration of faith, the person who is receiving it should be doing it with an understanding of the Gospel (God became flesh, virgin birth, sinless perfection, death, burial, resurrection, unmerited favor) so that the faith is truly in the work of God and not in: PARENTS, THE ONE BAPTIZING, THE WATER, THE ACT ITSELF, etc. Let me put it another way. Becoming a Christian, or disciple of Christ, is a decision to enter a special covenant with God. On earth we understand the gravity of entering covenants and we take them seriously. The marriage covenant is important, being a lifelong committment to another person. Now I'm not suggesting that you have to be marrying age to become a Christian, but you should be of age that you, yourself, are making the decision out of a love and faith for God. Does that make sense? I think I tend to go on for too long. So I'll stop there and you may respond if you like. God bless you and your family, Disciplerami |
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213 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77509 | ||
Dear Ray, To those who don't see "water" but do see "Holy Spirit baptism, I say I would like to see what happens in these churches where the preacher gets up and "commands" that the people be baptized by the Holy Spirit! If we "take away" from the clear teaching of water baptism and demand that people be baptized in the Holy Spirit, we are commanding someone to do what is not in their conrol. Many who are untaught or unstable look at verses that are clearly 'water baptism verses, and say, "can't be talking about baptism 'cause I don't see the word 'water.'" But no matter, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, will see. "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear." Others will keep on searchering and will not see. God bless you in your search for truth. Disciplerami |
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214 | Do I have to be Baptized to be saved? | Rom 10:9 | disciplerami | 77508 | ||
I want to see what happens in these churches when the preacher gets up and "commands" that the people be baptized by the Holy Spirit. "Taking away" from the clear teaching of water baptism and demanding that people be baptized in the Holy Spirit is commanding someone to do what is not in their conrol. The untaught and unstable look at verses that are clearly 'baptism verses, and say, "can't be talking about baptism 'cause I don't see the word 'water.'" But no matter, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, will see. "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear." Others will keep on searchering and will not see. God bless you in your search for truth. Disciplerami |
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215 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | disciplerami | 77505 | ||
Greetings, You are right on track. It's funny how hard the 'spirit' inspired people have to work to deny that plain teaching of Scripture. You know what it says on Baptism. You can teach someone correctly if you teach as Peter or Paul did: Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3;21; Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3;26,27; Colossians 2:12 Good day. |
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216 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77503 | ||
Most up-to-date Greek text: 'table' not there. | ||||||
217 | Is this about water baptism at all? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77492 | ||
Greetings Tim, I disagree because proper hermeneutics allows that God teaches us both explicitly and implicitly. Every direct command of God may have an equally valid implied command. Wisdom dictates that every and everyone's example are not to be followed, but we look for the approved ones. For example, we follow the pattern of 'unleavened' bread and 'fruit of the vine' because that is the example. Are there other types of bread and beverage we might choose to use? Sure, but not if we follow the principle that God's will is learned through Commands, Examples, and Necessary Inference [if God implies, we may safely infer]. If you do not adhere to this principle, then you would not object to serving cola and pizza as the elements. The immediacy of New Testament baptism, coupled with the purpose assigned to it by God [remission of sins, wash away thy sins] gives strong evidence that baptism today should be administered quickly. If we do not follow this pattern, what strange this might we invent? God bless, Disciplerami |
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218 | "Tables" or "Beds" in original text? | Mark 7:4 | disciplerami | 77486 | ||
Searching for a better answer. Does anyone else have some evidence for or against "table" being included in Mark 7:4. Searcher56 says it is there and wants to know if tables were baptized. | ||||||
219 | Is Mt 28:18 commanding water baptism? | Acts 2:38 | disciplerami | 77482 | ||
Searcher56 agreed with me at one time. See his 4 comment at this July 10, 2001 post: ID#9136 Searcher56 lumped all of the Baptism verses in Acts together, along with the 1 Cor. 1:13 which I'm sure he believes is water baptism!?. So maybe he isn't the one you want to be lining up with, since it is pretty hard to tell where he stands on this issue. Maybe you can clear that up with him. Maybe he is just being argumentative now, or maybe he was just being argumentative then. Maybe it is just a fun exercise for him. Maybe he is honestly confused, mistaken, or maybe he has changed. I don't know, but I do know that searchering for the truth requires consistency. Let me know YOUR thoughts. Thanks, Disciplerami |
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220 | Holy Spirit OR Water Baptism, which? | Matt 28:19 | disciplerami | 77474 | ||
Is Jesus commanding His disciples to baptize other with the "Holy Spirit Baptism" in the name of the Father, Son, and in the name of the Holy Spirit? Or is He directing His disciples to go and administer 'water' baptism? | ||||||
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