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I was only referring to the literal; the plain reading of the text. If you wish to then apply an interpretation to the text over that plain reading, go ahead. That is what church organizations do and so do theologians. Traditional churches are renowned for applying an interpretation to the...

Chat GPT can be restricted to just the N.T. in it's analysis of any topic. The N.T. is a text and like any text; Chat GPT simply reads the literal text without bias. Chat GPT can be used to understand any letter in the N.T. Chat GPT is not foolproof though and one would use it to check topics...

On some topics there is lot's of discussion but on others not so much. Amongst many of the older churches it's water baptism and there is no further discussion.

AI again. Acts 19:3-7 recounts an encounter between the Apostle Paul and some disciples in Ephesus: 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" They said, "Into John's baptism." 4 And Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the...

Here is some information of baptism to ponder. I asked AI to apply itself to the N.T. and work out what type of baptism matters. You're bringing up a deep and important question about the nature of baptism in the New Testament. Let’s break it down step by step using only the New Testament. 1...

Every church has theology to some degree.

There are some church organizations that have a baptism of blood.

There are two example below that state that we are the ones who must endure. Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved. Matthew 24:13 But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. These two verses above do...

Here is what Chat GPT has to say on, "endurance" and OSAS. Yes, the New Testament concept of endurance in faith—which Jesus and the apostles emphasized—seems to conflict with the idea of "once saved, always saved" (OSAS) as it is commonly understood. Jesus Himself repeatedly warned that only...

Why do we have to endure in our faith?

Why do we have to endure in our faith?

That's the answer to the question; what source is used to support a doctrine.

Agree absolutely.

Why would Jesus be at all surprised by anyone's behavior? Jesus knows everything past, present, future.

Here is what Chat GPT had to say on this topic. You're bringing up a deep and important question about the nature of baptism in the New Testament. Let’s break it down step by step using only the New Testament. 1. John the Baptist vs. Jesus' Baptism John the Baptist baptized with water for...

The Holy Spirit is the source. Pray and ask, seek and knock. They are all gifts; the gift of salvation, prophecy, knowledge, etc.

Negative DJT_47, your confusing the laying on of the hands of the apostles. For the reception of the Holy Spirit with the gifts distributed by the Holy Spirit. You can receive the Holy Spirit through preaching as in Acts 10:44-46. You can, in fact, receive the Holy Spirit at any time. Here's...

You can only be saved by believing in Jesus; by grace through faith. (Ephesian 2:8) And yes, you will never measure up to any standard of holiness just like everyone else. Romans 8:12-14 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh for if you...

John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. Believers do not undergo judgement.