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I would love to talk about this and hope we get to it soon but we are currently discussing why is it Paul was NOT sent to baptize yet DID baptize. This is one of your pillar verses so I know you have an explanation for it. I suggest you have pulled a verse out of context because you like what...

Yes, a lot of years of different gospels and not using scripture properly. That's why I only recognize using scripture in context without adding/removing words.

I agree with you to some extent and maybe we just describe it differently. What I don't agree with is that God chooses some and not others and we have no choice. It's my understanding God offers us salvation and it's up to us to accept or reject. That's how I've understood it my entire...

It's hard to get across thoughts in this way but we can only do the best we can. What I mean is there are no amount of works we can do to save ourselves. The price is more than we can ever pay. We are sinful and no amount of works can fix that. Only the grace of God by the blood of Jesus can...

As for the virgins, think about what you're saying. Whether it says going out or gone out, it means the lamps were/are burning. When it says they brought no oil, it means they didn't bring extra oil to be prepared for a delay. As for the talents you said it's a measurement of money. Each...

I'm not sure what your reply means. You agree that Jesus offered Israel the kingdom. Jesus described, to Israel, the kingdom He was offering them many times. What does it look like to you? For example, 18 “Hear then the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and...

But I really mean it :) I do my best to understand what the bible says. I will be quick to tell anyone, I don't know anything but what the bible tells me. It is crazy and sad that we all have the same bible yet see very different things. It should not be so!!!

May I respectfully suggest you are reading this looking for what you want it to say and not trying to understand what it's telling you. For example, you said, - the five foolish were so because the oil (the Holy Spirit) was not within their lamps, so they could not see spiritually, and were not...

I agree we should be growing together. I wish there was only one Christian church in each town. Not all in the same building of course but all one in agreement. I strongly believe, based on what the bible tells us, that baptism is how we are added to Christ. As you said, baptism is for the...

This passage is not about "de-emphasizing" baptism. I was hoping you would explain the reason you emphasize verse 17 based on the context. IF Paul was NOT sent to baptize, why would he ever baptize? It's clear from the context he did baptize people.

I believe Jesus was offering the kingdom as well. Yes, He went around preaching the kingdom was at hand, but He also taught a lot about what the kingdom is like. When you read Jesus describing the kingdom, does it look like the future kingdom you envision or the church?

I suggest you have come to the wrong conclusions. I'd like to start by looking at what the bible tells us regarding the end of the law and therefore the beginning of grace. Col. 2:14 14 having canceled the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He...

I'm curious, do you believe Jesus was offering Israel the kingdom when He came?

I think we're on the same page. I agree 100% Paul preached the same gospel as the 12. I also suggest Paul was giving the exact same instructions as the 12 in the great commission. I agree with the last comment but of course there is a lot in there and there are varying understandings of it.

You've got a great list of confusion there. Isn't it crazy that all those who propose those differences all believe they are following what the bible says. Obviously, that cannot be true. They all can't be right but they sure could all be wrong. I want to know the truth. I'm sure you will...

The context is short, from 10-17. Paul is dealing with division in the church at Corinth. People are claiming to be followers of the man who baptized them. Although some did get it right. Paul is thankful he didn't baptize many of them so they couldn't say they were baptized in his name. He...

I believe the scriptures of course. Could you please clarify your point. I love that you recognize that the letter is written to Christians and then went to see how they were actually converted. I wish more people would do that. Do you believe baptism "in the name of" Jesus is water?

So are you saying baptism "in the name of" Jesus is NOT water baptism?

No problem at all. It's the whole chapter of Matthew 25. Context is very important to help us understand what we are being taught. So Jesus starts off with two parables, the ten virgins and the talents. He then ends with the judgement scene. In all three, the only thing that determines...

Thanks for clarifying. I agree. I haven't talked with many that understand this.