Recent content by Beckworth

Yes, absolutely (they spoke the languages), but they did not REQUIRE any special knowledge of languages of others. In other words, they did not make it a stipulation in order to be a teacher. Thats all I am saying. AND, my opinion is, that it, the knowledge of languages, is not required for...

Yes, it can be helpful in some cases unless you are using it to find a “loop hole” around what does not fit your doctrine.

And your scripture that teaches this is…….? I seriously doubt that the apostles or the preachers in the New Testament had a knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew. Many scriptures teach us that we are to teach others: Acts 8:4 - “those scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.” These...

I could agree with all you say except for your last two words—spirit baptism. I think you and I have discussed this before and you know that I don’t believe that every time the word says baptism that it is referring to “Holy Spirit baptism. The baptism that saves is water baptism in the name...

Let’s remember that the Bible was written in such a way that ALL people can understand it WITHOIT having to have a knowledge of the Greek or the Hebrew. It was written so that the “common” man could know exactly what God wants. No one with only a basic education of reading and writing would...

This post is in response to Genez’s post # 472.

I’m sorry, but there is no scripture nor anything in the context to even suggest that Jesus was talking about “everyone’s sins had been atoned for on the cross” when He said, “It is finished.” Let scripture explain scripture. Matthew 5:17-18 Jesus said not one thing would pass from the old...

You may be right. I can see that. I will have to study some more on that. Thanks.

Thank you. That and “context” seem to help clarify most scriptures. I like to let scripture EXPLAIN scriptures, whenever possible.

Jesus specifically says that “Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven.” So what does “calling on the name of the Lord mean”? The Bible gives us the answer, so we do not have to guess. Acts 22:16 Ananias told Saul of Tarsus to “Arise, and be BAPTIZED and wash away...

Whatever the truth is in this matter, it must be decided by SCRIPTURE, not “feelings”, “ideas” or personal opinions. So, I’m hoping that everyone will respond by giving book, chapter, and verse for their convictions. Here is my answer: Acts 15 verse 7. Peter reminds them that God chose him to...

I just want to make a comment on one thing you said concerning the different baptisms. I think the baptism of fire in Matthew 3:11 is a different baptism from the baptism of suffering that Jesus talked about in Mark 10:38 and Luke 12:50. If you read the context in Matthew 3, especially the...

” According to Mark 7 they had “washings” for many things—hands, cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches, just to name a few. I’m not sure how you think this has anything to do with my post. My quote was from Hebrew 9:16-17 and had to do with the death of Christ and when his new law...