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NASB | Philippians 3:3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:3 for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh-- |
Subject: Churches |
Bible Note: John I took the liberty to read your profile. I hope you will allow me to ask you one question about your doctrinal beliefs. I realize that this is getting away from the subject a bit. My question concerns your statement on baptism You said PS USA believes the following "Baptism is a sign of God's covenant and is properly administered to children of believers in their infancy as well as to those who come as adults to trust in Christ." How can that statement be reconciled with the following Scripture? And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. (Acts 8:36-38)? It appears at least from this text that water baptism is intended for those who believe; "those that believe with all their heart" the eunuch mentioned here said; "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." It appears to me from at least the above text from Acts, that water baptism is for those who believe. Should children who have not believed be baptized also? Can you give me some scripture to support this doctrinal statement of the PC USA? Grace and Peace New Creature |