Subject: Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? |
Bible Note: You miss the point. Paul is implying that these are fundamental, basic teachings, that all Christians should already know about. Heb 6:1 "Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. All of these subjects listed are basic, fundamental, and foundational teachings of Christianity. 1. repentance from dead works 2. faith toward God 3. instruction about washings (meaning baptism) 4. laying on of hands 5. resurrection of the dead 6. eternal judgment You, Searcher56, Brother Moran, and anyone else may continue believing what you wish, but the truth is evident and cannot be denied. As the song goes, "On the solid rock I stand, all others are sinking sand". As important as this issue is to resolve, it will not be resolved on this forum. You feel I am being closed minded and hard hearted, I feel you are the same. If we continue bantering back and forth as we are nothing good can come of it. I read Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. God's grace supplied the way, our faith gives us access to it. This faith requires obedience to certain things, else all will be saved. If all I have to do is say I believe in Jesus, with sincerity, how am I any better than the demons spoken of in James 2:19? Are they sincere in their belief? I think so. They are spiritual beings and would know. No one, not one of you has shown me where the bible says, specifically, that baptism is a work. Why? Because it is not there. Why is baptism such a stumbling block for people who earnestly desire to serve God? Jesus said to do it, his apostles said to do it, and there is ample evidence, if you look for it, to show that it is necessary for salvation. It has a spiritual purpose and produces spiritual results even if we do not see them. |