Repentance and baptism
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These are good questions. I don't think repenting of each and every sin on a constant basis is healthy or productive. The important thing is to admit to ourselves and God that we have a condition known as "sinfulness." God, in his mercy, made a way for us to be saved despite this condition; this is the truly amazing thing. I confess to God every day my sinfulness and thank him for His mercy; this helps me stay humble. I confess major sins when I become aware of them, or when they begin to weigh on me and the burden becomes too great.
As for baptism, this is a very controversial subject. My own view is that we are justified by faith. Baptism is the first step in the sanctification process. It's a necessary step. In baptism our conscience is cleansed of all past sins and the accompanying guilt. I believe if a person has an opportunity for baptism and they refuse, they're making a serious mistake. This is just an overview of my take on it. I'm sure you'll get many different interpretations.
As for baptism, this is a very controversial subject. My own view is that we are justified by faith. Baptism is the first step in the sanctification process. It's a necessary step. In baptism our conscience is cleansed of all past sins and the accompanying guilt. I believe if a person has an opportunity for baptism and they refuse, they're making a serious mistake. This is just an overview of my take on it. I'm sure you'll get many different interpretations.
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Precisely.
Divisions/heresies within the church actually serve a good purpose in that they make manifest who is truly approved of God.
I Corinthians chapter 11
[18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
[19] For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
Divisions/heresies within the church actually serve a good purpose in that they make manifest who is truly approved of God.
I Corinthians chapter 11
[18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
[19] For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
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Let's try this one last time.
The title of this thread is "Repentance and baptism", and, according to scripture, both are a part of the foundational principles of the doctrine of Christ:
Hebrews chapter 6
[1] Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
[2] Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
If you or anybody else have a problem with the same, then your problem is with Christ.
It's that simple.
The title of this thread is "Repentance and baptism", and, according to scripture, both are a part of the foundational principles of the doctrine of Christ:
Hebrews chapter 6
[1] Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
[2] Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
If you or anybody else have a problem with the same, then your problem is with Christ.
It's that simple.
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The bible says that the only thing required for salvation Is to believe In the WORD of GOD.
John 3:16
King James Version
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Nothing In that SCRIPTURE that says anything about water baptism for Everlasting life.
John 4:24
King James Version
24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
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Romans 4:1-2
King James Vers
1What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
John 3:16
King James Version
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Nothing In that SCRIPTURE that says anything about water baptism for Everlasting life.
John 4:24
King James Version
24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
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Romans 4:1-2
King James Vers
1What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
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Roman chapter 10 :9-10
says confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in your heart and you shall be saved.
Jesus said in the gospel of John 3;16 the later part of that verse states. "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. "
Jesus also said "18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. "
Jesus is the only way of salvation the bible did not save you the bible tells you Who did.
says confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in your heart and you shall be saved.
Jesus said in the gospel of John 3;16 the later part of that verse states. "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. "
Jesus also said "18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. "
Jesus is the only way of salvation the bible did not save you the bible tells you Who did.
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Well if a person thinks another person is wrong they can say that doctrine is heresy.. But to say that Satan is leading them, that they are a servant of satan..
Now that's pushing the limits..
To say a doctrine is heresy is attacking the doctrine
To say a person is in league with satan is attacking the person..
Now that's pushing the limits.. To say a doctrine is heresy is attacking the doctrine
To say a person is in league with satan is attacking the person..
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Well if a person thinks another person is wrong they can say that doctrine is heresy.. But to say that Satan is leading them, that they are a servant of satan.. Now that's pushing the limits..
To say a doctrine is heresy is attacking the doctrine
To say a person is in league with satan is attacking the person..
Now that's pushing the limits..To say a doctrine is heresy is attacking the doctrine
To say a person is in league with satan is attacking the person..
Though if someone is denying Jesus, Scripture identifies them...Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father
and the Son. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.
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The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus” (vs. 2). That is one of those automatic spiritual laws that takes place when a person receives Christ as Saviour. It has three operative parts: 1) the new birth, 2) the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and 3) spiritual circumcision. First, the Holy Spirit enters the body of the new believer and resurrects the dead spirit. He brings new life to a new man. Then He places that new believer spiritually into Jesus Christ. The new believer is now one with his Saviour. He is one with his Saviour’s death, and he is one with his Saviour’s resurrection. Finally, the Holy Spirit cuts the new, live spirit away from the flesh, the body of sin. What does all of that do? It makes you “free from the law of sin and death.” You are no longer “dead in trespasses and sins” (Eph. 2:1); you are alive in Jesus Christ. Being in Jesus Christ, you died to your sin and are raised to “walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4). Being separated from your flesh, sin cannot change your standing in Christ. Spiritually, you are free. That is the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Now, that is your spiritual status. You are free on the inside. But “the law of sin and death” goes right on operating in the flesh (Rom. 7:23). It doesn’t stop at salvation (Rom. 7:25). Nevertheless you are free from the spiritual consequences of sin and the penalty of the Law of God. When Christ justified you, the penalty for breaking God’s Law was paid in full.
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Apparently, you need help with what Isaiah actually said as well.
Isaiah chapter 28
[9] Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
[10] For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
[11] For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
[12] To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
[13] But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
IN CONTEXT, those to whom "the word of the LORD" was "precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon; here a little, and there a little" were those who were going to "go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken", so Isaiah was NOT presenting this principle in a positive manner. Instead, CONTEXTUALLY, Isaiah was referring to those Israelites/Jews who were going to refuse "the rest" wherewith God was going to "cause the weary to rest" or the "refreshing" which Christ would bring, and this was directly related to the "stammering lips and another tongue" wherewith God would "speak to this people".
IN FACT, Paul quoted this verse in the New Testament in relation to the gift of tongues:
I Corinthians chapter 14
[21] In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
[22] Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
With such being the case, I would heartily recommend that you repent of this erroneous belief of yours as well.
Isaiah chapter 28
[9] Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
[10] For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
[11] For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
[12] To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
[13] But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
IN CONTEXT, those to whom "the word of the LORD" was "precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon; here a little, and there a little" were those who were going to "go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken", so Isaiah was NOT presenting this principle in a positive manner. Instead, CONTEXTUALLY, Isaiah was referring to those Israelites/Jews who were going to refuse "the rest" wherewith God was going to "cause the weary to rest" or the "refreshing" which Christ would bring, and this was directly related to the "stammering lips and another tongue" wherewith God would "speak to this people".
IN FACT, Paul quoted this verse in the New Testament in relation to the gift of tongues:
I Corinthians chapter 14
[21] In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
[22] Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
With such being the case, I would heartily recommend that you repent of this erroneous belief of yours as well.
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Unfortunately, too many ministers are confused about baptism themselves. What we see in Scripture is that Christian baptism immediately follows conversion (even if appears inconvenient). Most churches today do not follow the New Testament pattern. And baptism does not save. It simply confirms that you are saved and obedient to Christ.