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21 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 17858 | ||
CONT.... IV. IT HAS SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE A. IT INVOLVES A BURIAL INTO THE DEATH OF CHRIST... 1. As Paul explains in Ro 6:3-7 a. Baptism into Christ is a burial into His death b. In baptism we are crucified with Christ c. In baptism we thus die to sin, and rise to walk in newness of life 2. Some contend Paul is teaching what water baptism symbolizes... a. That it pictures what took place when we were saved before baptism b. That it depicts the Spirit baptism which occurred at the moment of faith-- But if so, then we have two baptisms, and Paul taught there was only one! 3. Others say Paul is describing Spirit baptism... a. That water baptism (i.e., the baptism of the Great Commission) is not even under consideration b. That this passage is depicting what happens before water baptism-- Again, we would have two baptisms, not one! 4. This passage describes what happens when a person is baptized into Christ... a. Since there is only one baptism, it must be referring to that baptism b. Since the one baptism is the baptism of the Great Commission, Paul is describing the spiritual significance of what takes place when one is baptized in water! B. THERE ARE OTHER THINGS OF SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE... 1. The one baptism (of the Great Commission) involves... a. A cutting away of sin - Co 2:11-13 b. A putting on of Christ - Ga 3:27 2. Again, some contend these passages are describing... a. "Spirit baptism" at the point of faith b. Not the baptism of the Great Commission -- But this makes two baptisms, when there is only one! 3. Since the baptism of the Great Commission involves both water and the Spirit... a. There is no reason God (i.e., the Spirit) could not be at work when a person is immersed in water b. God has chosen to use baptism in water to be the point in time in which His Spirit does His work of regeneration and renewal! - Ti 3:5; Ac 22:16 CONCLUSION 1. Some people want to "have their cake and eat it too"... a. They want to say passages like Ro 6:3-7; Ga 3:27; Co 2:11-13 are describing "Spirit baptism", not "water baptism" b. But then appeal to these passages when they seek to describe "water baptism" as symbolic of "Spirit baptism" which has already occurred 2. Note well: If these passages are not discussing "water baptism" (i.e., the baptism of the Great Commission)... a. We have no Scripture that tells us what is the true significance and meaning of the baptism commanded by Christ and His apostles! b. The Lord has commanded water baptism, with no explanation as to what it means! -- Any explanation as to the meaning and purpose of the baptism of the Great Commission is pure conjecture and without any scriptural basis! 3. The "unity of the Spirit" proclaims there is only one baptism... a. Not two baptisms, one of the Spirit at the time of salvation, and one later for some unexplained reason b. But one baptism, involving both water and the Spirit, in response to the preaching of Christ and His apostles 4. This one baptism... a. Is a rebirth involving both water and the Spirit Jn 3:5 b. Is for the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit - Ac 2:38; 22:16 c. Is a baptism in water - Ac 8:35-38; 10:47-48 d. Involves the Spirit incorporating us into the body of Christ - 1 Co 12:13 e. Is a burial into the death of Christ in which we are crucified with Him - Ro 6:3-7 f. Clothes us with Christ - Ga 3:27 e. Is a spiritual circumcision, in which our sins are cut away - Co 2:11-13 f. Is a washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, who was poured out as promised by Jesus - Ti 3:5-7; Ac 1:5; 2:1-4 g. Saves us, not through some physical cleansing, but by the resurrection of Jesus! - 1 Pe 3:21 Should we be surprised that the Great Commission of our Lord contains a great command having great significance? "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Mt 28:19-20) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." (Mk 16:15-16) 'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.' (Ac 22:16) |
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22 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 17859 | ||
Hey Tim, I found a great study. It's big, so I had to put it in three parts. It starts with "THERE IS ONE BAPTISM". Check it out and let me know what you think. Kin |
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23 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 18033 | ||
Thank you CDBJ, but I can't take credit for someone else's hard work. I found it online at www.bible.ca/bible.htm You should check it out, it's got a lot of great studies on just about everything! Kin |
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24 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 18243 | ||
Hey CDBJ, Thank you for your concern in the matter of copyright infringement. The site I was talking about gives permission to copy. Check it out! It's a wealth of information. Kin |
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25 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 18245 | ||
Friend(your letter wasn't signed), I absolutely beleive our common beliefs far out weigh or differences. And I certainly don't want our differences to divide us. But I do beleive that we need to study out our differences and come to a mutual agreement for the scripture says, "let them be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you have sent me" John 17:23. So for the sake of Christ and His Gospel, let us continue to study out these issues, "with gentleness and respect", so we can let the world know Christ HAS sent us! Kin |
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26 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 18246 | ||
Friend, I am involved in putting together a study of the Holy Spirit as we speak. It is a difficult subject, and my hope is that this study will shead some light on it. Kin |
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27 | can you lose your salvation | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 19826 | ||
If I may jump in with a few words… It is agreed that we all sin. We are all forgiven through grace alone. I think that our God given ability to choose makes it clear that we can turn from God. Unrepentant sin in our lives doesn’t take away our salvation, but it hardens our hearts and encourages the choice to turn from God. That is why the writer of Hebrews ( 3:12-15) warns the brothers to encourage each other daily because sin is deceitful. It will “harden” us. Decide for yourself, can you willfully continue to sin in a particular area of your life (say pornography) day after day and not be hardened in your heart? Can we walk by the begger on the street day after day and not harden our hearts? Will these things become acceptable to us eventually? What saves us? Gods grace! His willingness to forgive the sinner anything when the sinner turns back to Him in repentence. The ability to CHOOSE to repent is ours. The ability not to repent is also ours. No one does what is right all the time, and we all sin in many ways. But as Paul says in 2 Cor. 5:14 “for Christs love compels us…” We are given the ultimate motivation to live Holy lives, but at the same time we can’t think that Satan isn’t out there trying to “devour” us (1 Peter 5:8). It’s a battle! “ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Eph. 6:10-18 I would motivate you friend to look at your own life and see where sin has settled in. To look at the lives of your brothers and call them on any sin you see in their lives. I do, and it helps me and my brothers stay close to our Father. Although I will never be perfect in this body, I want to do my best to abstain from sin and be an example for Christ. There is much more to say on this subject. Tell me what you think. Kin |
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28 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 20487 | ||
Hey Tim, Long time since we've talked. Hope you are doing well. I've been doing a lot of study on baptism. It runs deep! The only thing I can say to you is to study out the stuff I put on the forum. Upon study of these points I've seen no Scriptural basis for baptism to be anything but water baptism that saves you. I suggest that you approach this study trying to find what water baptism is (if not for salvation). DIG into the study on the forum, it has lots of great insights. One can't study out these things in depth and leave unanswered questions. That would be dangerous for their faith. So dig in and get back to me. Take your time, I'll be here:) Kin |
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29 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 20989 | ||
Hey retxar, have you looked at the study on baptism that was posted 10/1? Acts 10:47-48 shows us that to be baptized into Christ is to be baptized with water. What do you think? Kin |
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30 | How do we know the Bible is the truth? | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 20990 | ||
Put it's teachings into practice and you will see. John 8:32 "If you hold to my teachings you are really my disciples, then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." |
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31 | how do you define faith? | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 20999 | ||
Hello Mensa, If I may add to Tims comment. I would say that faith is defined by your actions. The book of James has much to say on this subject. Don't misunderstand me when I say this. I don't mean that deeds save you, or that you could do anything to earn your salvation, but your faith is reflected in the things you do. Remember that trust test we would do when we were kids? (It’s something I did). You would stand in front of someone and fall backwards into their arms as a test of your trust in them? True faith would fall backwards into their arms; showing you trust that person. How much more does our faith in God reflect in our actions? “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder. You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend. You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:14-26 If we claim do be Christians and we don’t live the life (see John 8:31-32) then we are only fooling ourselves. I think that this is Satans biggest deception of all. Leading people to think they are right with God because they belong to a “church” or “believe”. Christianity is a lifestyle, something that has to be lived out on a daily basis. I believe that is true faith. I hope this is helpful, Kin |
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32 | How do you know you are spiritual dying? | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21010 | ||
Yogi, Is there sin that you are not dealing with? The Bible teaches that through Christ our sins are forgiven. And we know that we all still sin. So although sin is forgiven it still affects our lives if we don’t deal with it (repent). We can see in Corinth that sexual immorality was a problem the church was facing. Ask yourself, can one continue to sin in such a way and not suffer consequences? Sin in any form will harden our hearts towards God. That may be what you call “spiritually dying”. A reference in Hebrews makes this clear: “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first.” Heb. 3:12-14 That’s the harsh reality, but the flip side to that is that God gives us grace to help us in our daily battle with sin. “ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Eph. 6:10-18 Being vulnerably open with brothers about our sin and being held accountable by them helps us in our daily spiritual battle. Walk in the light (John 3:19-21), Satan hates light. It will keep our hearts soft and our burdens light. Kin |
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33 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21130 | ||
Rextar, Thank you for your reply. You said yourself that the apostles were surprised the Gentiles received the Spirit just as they did (Acts 11:15). The Spirit came on the apostles in a unique way, only to be replicated with this Gentile conversion. You quote Acts 10:35 to defend the idea that some Gentiles must have been converted after Pentecost and before Acts 10:44. Did you read the passage (Acts 10:34-35) in context? Peter says “I NOW REALIZE how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accept men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” See Acts 11:1-18; Peter explaining to his Jewish brothers why he went to a Gentiles house, and you will see that the Jews were just accepting the fact that God accepts Gentiles too (Acts 11:18). Point being is that the Spirit was given without baptism only to usher in the Kingdom of God, first to the Jews, then to the Gentiles. My challenge to you is to show me IN THE SCRIPTURES where the Bible says what water baptism is. Also, why did the Lord Jesus command his apostles in the great commission (Matt. 28:18-20) to baptize? Does the Bible command this baptism without any explanation? There is a great study on the forum about this whole subject (page 3, 10-01-01). If you want to seriously study this out, I suggest you dig into the book of Acts and use the study on the forum. I have spent the last month doing so myself , it’s a deep subject that needs time to understand fully. Look forward to hearing from you, Kin |
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34 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21132 | ||
Hank, How would you define faith? Kin |
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35 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21416 | ||
Thank you for your response, I feel that it was done with "gentleness and respect".Nevertheless, we still have this issue to discuss so I would have to hash this out with you. I asked if you could show me where in the scriptures the Bible defines what water baptism is? Please respond. And, please, take some time to dig into the study I pointed out to you on the forum. It is very thorogh. I can debate the point of baptism till I am blue in the face. I have done in depth study on the issue. I think you should look at this issue with an unbiased heart and do that study on the forum, because it has a lot of what I would have to say anyway. Look foward to hearing from you, Kin |
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36 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21428 | ||
Hank, Is believing that we participate in the death burial and resserection of Christ in baptism take faith? Is it a saving faith to obey Acts 2:38? Is it unfathomable to think that God would use the waters of baptism to accomplish this? “Works” are following the Law, faith is obeying God. “Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF YOUR SINS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.” If one passage says to simply believe and this one says to be baptized, do I dare to pick and choose or do I accept them both? Consider the faith that it took for Naaman to be healed: “ The letter that he took to the king of Israel read: "With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you may cure him of his leprosy." As soon as the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his robes and said, "Am I God? Can I kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!" When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his robes, he sent him this message: "Why have you torn your robes? Have the man come to me and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel." So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, "Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan. But Naaman went away angry and said, "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than any of the waters of Israel? Couldn't I wash in them and be cleansed?" So he turned and went off in a rage. Naaman's servants went to him and said, "My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, Wash and be cleansed!" So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.” 2 Kings 5 Did the water heal him or his faith as he went into the water? And would have he been healed if he didn’t go into the water? Is baptism any different? Does the water save you? No But going into the water with faith does. Take a look at the study I put on the forum 10-01-01. It’s very in depth and insightful. (I didn’t make it up, I got it online). I look forward to hearing from you, Kin |
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37 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 21675 | ||
Hey reetxar, I do believe that we have tons in common in our beliefs. The reason I am so insistant is that the topic we are disscussing is a salvation issue. The questions you asked me are all answered in the study I told you about. As far as 1 Peter 3:21, the Bible says that "this water (the flood waters )symbolize baptism that now saves you also." It's not saying baptism is a symbol, it plainly says the flood waters are the symbol. The flood waters wiped out the sin in the world and saved Noah. Just as baptism wipes out sin and saves you. "Not the removal of dirt, but the pledge of a clear conscience before God". Peter is saying it's not a ritual cleaning like the old law required (he was addressing fellow Jews). It was more than that, it was an act of faith. Col. 3:12 "Having been buried with him in baptim and raised with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead." Without giving me your explanation of what baptism in water means from the scriptures, one is left to wonder why Jesus commanded it in the great commission. The answer rings out clear from Peter: “Repent and be baptized all of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The very first sermon given. I think it does take faith to be saved. Why is it so hard to believe God would use the waters of baptism to connect us to the saving blood of our Lord? “Or don’t you know that all of us who are baptized into Christ have been baptized into his death. We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father we too may live a new life.” Rom. 6:1-10 . Is there faith in believing this? When James defines faith (chap.3), he shows us a faith that is an acting faith. So why get in a tizzy when we are commanded to be baptized for the forgiveness of our sins? I haven’t done anything to earn my salvation (works). But as far as going under the waters of baptism with a clear understanding of what it means, I would say that I have obeyed Gods command given by Jesus himself. I hope you do check out that study and approach it with an unbiased heart and much prayer to want to know the the truth. “You will seek me and find me if you seek me with all your heart.” Jer. 29:11 Kin |
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38 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 22500 | ||
Hank, I will agree on the issue that Jesus is the way and without him we are lost. And I know that the man that seeks the truth wholeheartedly will find that way (Jer. 29:11). So where ever we disagree on the issue of conversion, my prayer is that through wholehearted seeking we will both enter into Glory together. Kin |
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39 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 22502 | ||
If 29 postings aren’t enough to convince people then I will need to write more. I think the apostles ran into much more controversy over the issue than I ever could. If I gave up perusing this issue then I either don’t care about the salvation of others and I don’t truly believe what I preach. It took much study and much time by my brothers to help me to see the truth in the Bible, I am glad they didn’t give up on me. I just want to do as much for others. Kin |
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40 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 22787 | ||
Steve, A look at the passage doesn’t say specifically what the antitypes are for Noah and the ark. It does say that Noah was saved; and that because he obeyed God. One could even say that it was his faith that saved him. After all, it must of taken a lot of faith to spend about 75-100 years building an ark in the desert with only three other men helping him (his sons in laws). Probably laughed at and scoffed at the whole time. But his faith in what God said drove him to build the ark and thus be saved. Maybe the ark is symbolic to the church. Those in the church are saved; those in the ark were saved. Just a thought. “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit, through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.” 1 Peter 3:20-21 What the passage does say is that “baptism now saves you also”. Doesn’t make any sense in my humanistic thinking that God would use the waters of baptism to connect me with Jesus’ death burial and resurrection. But then again, I bet it didn’t make much sense to Noah to build an ark in the desert. So I guess all we can do when it doesn’t make sense in our flesh is to obey with our heart. |
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