Bible Question:
with all the numerous bible translations, and all the numerous interpertations of those translations, and all the numerous denominations all claiming THEIR way and interpertation is the only "right" one - where does one start? how does one ascertain for instance that baptisim needs IN FACT (scripture based)to be performed via emersion rather than "sprinkling", when various denomination all claim to support their method via scripture? thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings Hic, and welcome to the forum. The true church isn’t an “organization” made of brick and wood etc but it’s actually a living body and Christ Jesus is the head. Those that put their undivded trust in what God’s Son did for them, on the cross, are its only members. The true church that Jesus is building is undetectable as a visible unit. There are many people that are members of a church but they aren’t members of "The Church". Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. The invisible church is a work of God and not of man, or as the Bible says flesh and blood didn’t do the revealing to you, but God did it through His Spirit. Matthew 16:18 (B) I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The church is still growing and Jesus is the one who is building it, one member at a time, as unbelievers change their train of thinking and put their faith and hopes in Christ. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. The reason there are so many denominations is because people are assuming something that the Bible doesn’t really say due to the fact that they aren’t true members of God’s family. They are twisting Scripture around to their own destruction. Peter wrote, speaking of Paul; 2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: The true members of God’s family understand the membership of the church that Jesus is building because it has been revealed to them. Ephes. 1:9-13 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: [10] That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: [11] In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: [12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Have you come to place yet where God has placed his seal on you? In other words, do you have full assurance that eternal life is yours as a gift from God? Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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