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Wow! You must be a huge fan of Calvinism. That sounds like a direct quote from his doctrine—and that is just what it is—a doctrine of man, originating with John Calvin in the 16th century. That means this doctrine was not around in the first century when the apostles were living and the Bible...

All you have done is add another scripture to Romans 10 to try to disprove the necessity of baptism for salvation. You have not answered the argument I made in my last post, which was, if Romans 10 and (adding your new scripture) Acts 16 prove that baptism is not necessary BECAUSE IT IS NOT...

God bless you in your study of His word!

The fact that baptism is not mentioned in Romans 10 provides nothing. It’s just a passage dealing with a different aspect of salvation. If that prooves baptism is not necessary for salvation , then by the same logic I can prove that FAITH is not necessary for salvation. Acts 2:37 the Jews...

I don’t remember one time in all the Bible when or where a Jew ever asked God—“ which Sabbath ,shall I keep?” Every week has a seventh day. Jews understood that every time there was a “Sabbath day” they were to keep it holy. We know the reason for this is found in the creation story in The...

Jesus said in Mark 16:16–“He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. But he that does not believe shall be condemned.” The reason “baptism” is not mentioned in the second half of that scripture is because no unbeliever would ever be baptized. So it was not necessary for Jesus to say...

God says we get faith by hearing or reading the word of God (the Bible). Romans 10;17. Sounds like you have a faith problem. If you want to know more about God the Father, read the Old Testament; if you want to know more about Jesus , read the New Testament. The more you read the Bible, the...

You really need to study your Bible. The only thing ir church that matters is the one that practices what God says in the scriptures. God is the one that has made the laws ( rules) for how we get to heaven. If you get in a church that doesn’t do it HIS WAY you are wasting your time and will...

I think you need to read Matthew 26 where Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper and 1 Corinthians 11 where the Christians were observing it. You have it mixed up with the Passover which was a Jewish practice. The Passover was fir the Hews to remember their deliverance from Egypt. The supper...

There is nothing in the New Testament that suggests any special powers, or miraculous healing in observing communion. As with any command or act of worship that God has given, it surely has “spiritual” benefits. It is after Al a representation of HIS body and blood. We are partaking...

I don’t understand how you can say “ there is no inclusion of baptism in the matter of salvation” when Mark 16:16 says “He that believes (belief) and is baptized (baptism) shall be saved.” The conjunction “and” connects things of equal value. Baptism is of the same importance as faith. If I...

God has given us his completed, revealed Word. 2 Tim. 3:17 says that the scriptures make the man of God COMPLETE. It also says we haveveverything we need in the scriptures. Therefore, I must find my answers there and believe what it says. 1?Cor 13:9 says that the miraculous gifts of the...

God says that the way to get more faith is to read, study or listen to the word of God (the Bible). Roman’s 10:17. I would especially recommend reading about the life of Jesus in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The more you know about Him, the stronger your faith will be. Then...

I notice you gave NO scripture for your opinion. And that would probably be because there is none to support what you say. In fact, just the opposite is true. The Bible teaches baptism is necessary to salvation in numerous places, like 1 Peter 3:21–where Peter says baptism saves us. Even...

There were different ways to receive the Holy Spirit—Miraculous baptism of H.S. Acts 2 and Acts 10, laying on of the apostles hands, Acts 8 and in dwelling of the Spirit at baptism Acts 2:38. Not everyone received a “baptism” of the Spirit like Cornelius did; and not every Christian in the...

Excellent point! And since their answer was “no” (Rhetorically) that proves it.

We have a very good definition of faith from God Himself. Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen.” Matthew 7 is a very good example showing the true fact that faith alone does not save. Exactly as James 2:24 says. Jesus does not condemn...

Paul never said he would “see” the completed word. After clearly saying that their knowledge was “in part” because they did not have God’s completed revelation, he says it’s like looking in a dim Mirror. You don’t get a clear picture. But he says when we have God’s complete word ( revelation...

You are right about one thing—this picture in Matthew 7 definitely IMPLIES that a Christian must follow Christ’s LAW. Isn’t that exactly what verse 23 says?? They were working LAWLESSNESS—that means without Christ’s law and Jesus tells us plainly THAT is why they are being condemned. It...