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61 | greatfullydead, Do we immmerse B4 eating | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77091 | ||
I respectfully say that such Tomfooljugglery :) only serves to obfuscate the obvious teaching of the Bible. The action indicated in this verses is the same, if you care to know. The pots, pans and cleansed hands were all immersed, plunged, buried in the water for proper cleansing. Once again, you use the obscure to disprove the obvious. Tsk, tsk, tsk. That's no allowed. I enjoy talking with you Search56 |
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62 | disciplerami, support forgiveness last. | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77089 | ||
Searcher56, You can turn to any translation of Acts 2:38; or 22:16 that you like, and there is my support. Your apodosis slapodosis tomfooljugglery does work. Your silly contortions for Acts 2:38 has as much support as NWT does for John 1. So move on, because you aren't convincing anyone but the naive. Take any translation you choose, and it won't come close to your strained attempt at translating. Even the flimsy Living Bible gets it right: "And Peter replied, 'Each one of you must turn from sin, return to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Chrsit for the forgiveness of your sins; then you also shall receive this gift, the Holy Spirit.'" Better yet, how about you take your own advice and type in 'baptism' into the little ID box on the right side and click the 'search' button. Go find the answer there. You are pretty good at giving that advice, how about you follow your own advice? Huh? "How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?" Come on Search56, you can do better. |
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63 | is baptism necessary for salvation? | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 77036 | ||
Hello, I see this is your first post so let me be among the first to give you an answer. Is Baptism necessary for salvation? What does the Scripture say? First let me state that salvation only comes through faith in the blood of Christ. But this is an active faith, one that hears the commands of Jesus and obeys them. What does the Scripture say about Baptism? The precursor to Christ' baptism was John's baptism. According to Matthew and Mark, John's was a 'baptism of repentance FOR the remission of sins.' In John 3, John baptized in the river Aenon because there was much water there. The baptism spoken of was water baptism. You see from this same chapter that Jesus' disciples were also baptizing. Now after the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, in Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus says to the disciples to 'go make disciples of all the nations, BAPTIZING THEM in the name of the Father, Son, and H.S. The command 'Baptizing them' is echoed by Mark in 16:16, "he who believes and is baptized shall be saved..." The baptism in both of these instances are also water baptism [immersion]. [This baptism is different in a few ways. It is the same in that 'forgiveness of sins is connected to it, but different in that it is 'in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Acts 19 shows that 20 years later, those who received John's baptism had to be rebaptized.] 10 days after Jesus' ascension, at Pentecost (Acts 2), Peter preaches the resurrected, triumphant Christ and commands, "Repent and let each of you be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). What follows repentance and baptism? Forgiveness of sins. Did the water save them? No. Were they saved by the blood of Christ? Yes. But only when they repented and were baptized. Acts 8:12 shows that men and women were being baptized. There is no case for baptizing infants. In Acts 22:16, Ananias says to Saul--who has been fasting, praying and blind for three days after seeing and hearing Jesus Christ--"now why do you delay, arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name" (Acts 22:16). Some people say they believe baptism is necessary, but they suggest that all of these verses refer to Holy Spirit baptism. That doesn't fit. Acts 8 and the Eunuch went down into the water. Water Baptism is the only baptism that is commanded of all disciples. Ananias didn't tell Saul to get up, so that he could get Holy Spirit baptism. Acts 9 also records that Paul was baptized (9:18). In Romans, a book that teaches justification by faith, also teaches where that faith first initially meets the grace of God: in baptism. Romans 6 says how the Romans were baptized into Christ, were baptized into His death. "Therefore we've been 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." (Romans 6:3-5) The new life proceeds from the death and burial of the old sinful man. Every sinner must be baptized into Christ. And he does so with the understanding that he is lost because of his sin, and he will rise out of the watery grave because of Christ' holiness. Galatians 3:26,27 shows that 'we are all sons of God by faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." What is the clothing to which he refers? His Righteousness, his holiness, the perfection that comes through His blood. In the Colossian letter, Paul says essentially the same thing he said in Romans 6 and Galatians 3, 'we are buried with Him in Baptism, in which you are also raised with Him through your faith in the working/operation/power of God who raised Him from the dead" (Col 2:12). The point is that God is powerful and eager to give the new life in Christ. The old self has to be buried in order to be raised into a new life. This is the regeneration that Paul speaks of to Titus. The Holy Spirit is working on the inside, when the sinner, in faith, gets in the water. Jesus commanded water baptism. His divine word assigns a particular reason for it: for remission of sin, to wash away thy sins. God saves at baptism. This too is what Peter preached on Pentecost and restated in 1 Peter 3:21. "Baptism now saves you, not the removal of dirt from the flesh, BUT AN APPEAL TO GOD FOR A CLEAN CONSCIENCE (compare this appeal with what is said in Acts 2:21 and 22:16), it saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I hope this answer satisfies your need. Much more could be said, but this is enough if you are searching for the answer. Salvation is a gift, received at a specific time in the sinner's life: when he/she is baptized in faith. But salvation is by faith, first to last. Good day. |
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64 | is baptism necessary for salvation? | Matt 28:18 | disciplerami | 77033 | ||
Hello, I see this is your first post so let me be among the first to give you an answer. Is Baptism necessary for salvation? What does the Scripture say? First let me state that salvation only comes through faith in the blood of Christ. But this is an active faith, one that hears the commands of Jesus and obeys them. What does the Scripture say about Baptism? The precursor to Christ' baptism was John's baptism. According to Matthew and Mark, John's was a 'baptism of repentance FOR the remission of sins.' In John 3, John baptized in the river Aenon because there was much water there. The baptism spoken of was water baptism. You see from this same chapter that Jesus' disciples were also baptizing. Now after the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, in Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus says to the disciples to 'go make disciples of all the nations, BAPTIZING THEM in the name of the Father, Son, and H.S. The command 'Baptizing them' is echoed by Mark in 16:16, "he who believes and is baptized shall be saved..." The baptism in both of these instances are also water baptism [immersion]. [This baptism is different in a few ways. It is the same in that 'forgiveness of sins is connected to it, but different in that it is 'in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Acts 19 shows that 20 years later, those who received John's baptism had to be rebaptized.] 10 days after Jesus' ascension, at Pentecost (Acts 2), Peter preaches the resurrected, triumphant Christ and commands, "Repent and let each of you be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). What follows repentance and baptism? Forgiveness of sins. Did the water save them? No. Were they saved by the blood of Christ? Yes. But only when they repented and were baptized. Acts 8:12 shows that men and women were being baptized. There is no case for baptizing infants. In Acts 22:16, Ananias says to Saul--who has been fasting, praying and blind for three days after seeing and hearing Jesus Christ--"now why do you delay, arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name" (Acts 22:16). Some people say they believe baptism is necessary, but they suggest that all of these verses refer to Holy Spirit baptism. That doesn't fit. Acts 8 and the Eunuch went down into the water. Water Baptism is the only baptism that is commanded of all disciples. Ananias didn't tell Saul to get up, so that he could get Holy Spirit baptism. Acts 9 also records that Paul was baptized (9:18). In Romans, a book that teaches justification by faith, also teaches where that faith first initially meets the grace of God: in baptism. Romans 6 says how the Romans were baptized into Christ, were baptized into His death. "Therefore we've been 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." (Romans 6:3-5) The new life proceeds from the death and burial of the old sinful man. Every sinner must be baptized into Christ. And he does so with the understanding that he is lost because of his sin, and he will rise out of the watery grave because of Christ' holiness. Galatians 3:26,27 shows that 'we are all sons of God by faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." What is the clothing to which he refers? His Righteousness, his holiness, the perfection that comes through His blood. In the Colossian letter, Paul says essentially the same thing he said in Romans 6 and Galatians 3, 'we are buried with Him in Baptism, in which you are also raised with Him through your faith in the working/operation/power of God who raised Him from the dead" (Col 2:12). The point is that God is powerful and eager to give the new life in Christ. The old self has to be buried in order to be raised into a new life. This is the regeneration that Paul speaks of to Titus. The Holy Spirit is working on the inside, when the sinner, in faith, gets in the water. Jesus commanded water baptism. His divine word assigns a particular reason for it: for remission of sin, to wash away thy sins. God saves at baptism. This too is what Peter preached on Pentecost and restated in 1 Peter 3:21. "Baptism now saves you, not the removal of dirt from the flesh, BUT AN APPEAL TO GOD FOR A CLEAN CONSCIENCE (compare this appeal with what is said in Acts 2:21 and 22:16), it saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I hope this answer satisfies your need. Much more could be said, but this is enough if you are searching for the answer. Salvation is a gift, received at a specific time in the sinner's life: when he/she is baptized in faith. But salvation is by faith, first to last. Good day. |
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65 | Does God save us when we show our faith? | Romans | disciplerami | 77027 | ||
Hello Sniper, Let's see, can a person have faith who doesn't confess, and doesn't repent? I would say no. That's no my idea of what a Christian is. The Biblical image of a Christian is much different. Thanks and God bless, Disciplerami |
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66 | Evidences of Faith? | Romans | disciplerami | 76964 | ||
Hello Sniper, Yes, faith is active. Saving faith doesn't exist without accompanying works. Paul talks of the 'obedience of faith' in Romans and to the Thessalonians he speaks of their 'work of faith' (1 Thess 1:3; 2 Thess 1:11). Repentance is a natural, faithful response to 'seeing' Jesus on the Cross. Confession is too. If I believe that Jesus is good news, I can't help but proclaim it. Repentance and Confession are necessary for salvation. No one goes to heaven who doesn't repent and confess. Let me add a cautionary note: if someone is repenting and confessing out of a sense of merit, then such a person's faith is in the wrong thing and is worthless. Faith that works is faith in the grace of God. Good day Sniper. |
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67 | Unbelieving spouse sanctified? | 1 Cor 7:14 | disciplerami | 76963 | ||
Hello, I think you make a good point, how can the spouse and children be sanctified and unsaved? "How do you know, O wife, whether you wills ave your husband?" I think the best answer is that the spouse is not saved, but the potential for the spouse being sanctified is highest if the Christian mate stays. "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife...." Real world experience tells us how true this is. If or when that spouse becomes a Christian, it is through the believing mate. It's the best answer I have. If you have some thoughts on this, I would like to hear them. Thanks and good day. |
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68 | Church Leadership in Crisis | Bible general Archive 1 | disciplerami | 76866 | ||
Treat them as you would any other member. Those who cause trouble are to be dealt with. If the Leadership won't do that, the Leadership should step down. Acts 20 says the Elders are to watch out for and guard the flock. Rom 16:17 Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. Good day |
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69 | Is repentance necessary for salvation? | Romans | disciplerami | 76847 | ||
Greetings, Acts 3:19, Peter tells the people to repent and return "THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED AWAY." I believe that repentance is necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 agrees, where repentance is with a view to forgiveness of sins. On the day of judgment, will the unrepentant be saved? Pretty clearly, not. Good day. |
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70 | Is repentance necessary for salvation? | Acts 3:19 | disciplerami | 76839 | ||
Greetings Snipper, Yes, Repentance is necessary for salvation. A person who is unrepentant will not go to heaven. |
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71 | Can you hear what you see or heard? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76754 | ||
I hear what you are saying. And I think you hear too. So why can't we agree that HEARING is necessary even if the initial message is HEARD in the Creation. Psalm 19:1 "THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING OF THE GLORY OF GOD; AND THEIR EXPANSE IS DECLARING THE WORK OF HIS HANDS." Surely, you can no longer persist in this. Paul says in Romans 1, 'they are without excuse.' The reason is because they cannot say they did not know, they did not hear. Good day. |
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72 | in gen1:26 who is (us) ? | John 1:3 | disciplerami | 76651 | ||
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: three Persons in one God. | ||||||
73 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | disciplerami | 76647 | ||
The household of Cornelius. Acts 11:16 "And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' Acts 11:17 "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?" The Baptism of the Holy Spirit came with signs on the day of Pentecost and at the household of Cornelius. First the Apostles -- 'are not all these Galileans?' -- and then the Gentiles. Tongue speaking accompanied the outpouring. Tongues were in the language of men, understandable speech, always for the purpose of edification. Good day. |
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74 | God loves the Elect or the World? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76641 | ||
Sorry, question in wrong place. | ||||||
75 | Did God so love the elect or the world? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76602 | ||
already answer above. See previous post |
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76 | What about where the Gospel hasn't gone? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76594 | ||
You've already 'heard' from me on this question. Good day. Huckleberryami |
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77 | What about the unreacheed peoples? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76593 | ||
Hi Searcher, Can you 'hear' me? ;) "What about those who never heard.." What about 'em? Do you have a point? Oh,...I get it, you are still insisting--contrary to what Paul says in Romans 1--that some people hear nothing. I'm curious, does that mean they 'hear' nothing of God until the judgment day. And do you believe they hear nothing because, a)they have stopped their own ears, or b) God stopped their ears? I would say they heard, but didn't like what they heard, and so they closed their ears (Matthew 13:15). I don't suppose you will answer my questions. -Huckleberryami |
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78 | What about the unreacheed peoples? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76591 | ||
CAN YOU HEAR ME! I think you are being so technical that you are not seeing what the verse says. Right, the word 'hear' is not in the verse, but if the attributes of God are so clearly seen and understood by all men, because "God made it evident to them", then it can be said they HEARD THE MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR! ! ! ! They are without excuse! I suppose that you don't 'hear' how emphatic I'm being, but you get the point. Double-smiley face ::)) for you. --Dismi |
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79 | Do all those in Romans 1:18-20 hear? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76507 | ||
Greetings, Paul says that see and understand and are without an excuse when they suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Right? I would conclude that they do hear. Good day |
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80 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | disciplerami | 76410 | ||
I'm not sure of the direction you are going with this question, but 'hearing' the Gospel is definitely necessary for salvation. There are some here who believe in a radical form of the Sovereignty of God-which is determinism-where everything, every event, and I mean everything is scripted and played out by God. I can't say for sure how such people will respond to this question, but I suppose they will have to allow that at least 'hearing' is man's part in the salvation process. If not, then to them hearing is just a legal formality as God brings his 'elect' to salvation. Me personally, I believe that the Word is powerful, 'living and active', and does not go out from God without accomplishing its purpose (Is. 55:11). "Thy word is a light unto my path, a lamp unto my feet." David saw the intrinsic power of God's Word, but many who post here see it as having no power until God personally intervenes in the person's life and regenerates first: then, the Word is understandable [according to this view]. To the rest, the unregenerated and unelected, the Word remains undiscernable. This is a good question which can help to clear up some misunderstanding we have about who is a candidate for salvation. Since 'hearing' the Gospel means more than the detection of sound, and implies a degree of understanding, it follows that a small child-that can barely tie his/her shoes and doesn't yet know the right hand from the left-can't be the intended audience of the Gospel message. Jesus said, 'unless you believe that I am he, you shall die in your sins' (Jn.8:24). Since this is true, then one of the following is true: Children are lost in Adam's sin until they reach an age that they can 'hear' and believe (Romans 10:9,10), or, children are without sin and are saved until they reach an age where they can hear and the conscience be pricked to repent; then they can truly turn from sin and follow Christ. Hearing is necessary for salvation. This is why Jesus commanded that the Gospel be preached unto all creation. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. He that believeth not shall be condemned (Mark 16:15,16) Good day. |
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