Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, I have actually seen physical brick and mortar churches with names like that, but it really doesn't bring me any less pause or concern when I see it...
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by Justin Hale
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?
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An example: Mr. Houdmann has made it plain and clear that he believes the bible "supports" capital punishment. I think he's patently wrong! I don't think the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?
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Mr. Houdmann's explanations usually receive rave reviews; I usually agree with his basic doctrine of the teachings of the scriptures. I don't buy these kinds...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Daniel a eunuch?
Good question, Adanko White! It was typical for the king's court and administration to be populated with eunuchs in order to guard against mutiny....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
Good practical question, Adanko! How do we become healthy physically? We eat well (healthy diet). Sleep well. Exercise daily or at least regularly. Good...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Our conversation has forced me to think of God's ultimate message to us in 1 word: LOVE! If our focus becomes that, then our way of 'looking through the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You believe that I am a member of a PHYSICAL 'church' actually named "The Church the Body of Christ by Paul's Gospel"? No wonder we can't come to an...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God offer a new covenant?
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"The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me." I didn't say that, the apostle Paul said it (Romans 7:10). "The law came in to increase...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God offer a new covenant?
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I don't "prefer sin rather than God's law." I prefer God's grace rather than God's law. By grace I have been saved through faith... why would I hold onto...
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Justin Hale
How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
The Holy Spirit is revealing through the apostle John that our soul reflects our spiritual state, and our spiritual state gets 'translated' like a language...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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...GOD will admire our passion if we don't abandon it and turn into hypocrites. He will even find a way to reach us both and show us the truth, even if He...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Marc, I can clearly feel that your motives in convincing me of this doctrinal position are driven by genuine compassion for me and others, but that only...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Does the 'voyage' end here, at 1 verse that you say opposes the narrative, but in context actually proves it? We're at the 'shore' of spiritual freedom, but...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the storyline of the Bible?
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Thank you, Jack. I also meant to add with regard to the "present" kingdom above that Jesus' coming represented the fulfillment of multiple Old Testament...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
As I read the cited verse, John is saying that the souls of his readers have already prospered spiritually through the eternal salvation that they have...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, your use of 1 Corinthians 1:17 brings up the next set of inheritances we receive, the distinction between an evangelist, (like Philip), who was...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can I be saved from adultery?
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Ugh...Yes! Thank you sir! I just corrected it.
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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I understand the purpose of many denominational churches baptizing symbolically, to show man their sincerity, but even THIS is dangerous as it could be...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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If all my points are valid and we have arrived at what Paul says in 2 Cor 5:16 as the hinge, consider the following for the complete understanding (2 Tim...
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Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I be saved from adultery?
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Mark, good evangelistic answer, brother! In your statement, "This is we He did what He did." Did you mean "This is why..."?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the storyline of the Bible?
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Quite comprehensive. Love the alliteration, too, Tim!
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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The writings of church history are not inspired by God, therefore they are not on par with the teachings of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)....
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Adanko White
, Rastafarian Farmer in Ghana, Kokonuru-Aburi
How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2
3 John 1:2
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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...converted by witnessing divine signs and miracles, which have continued throughout my life, particularly regarding my health. Witnessing my recoveries...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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These would all be valid points, Mark, except for the undeniable fact that you just read verses with me that specifically state that we DO NOT look upon...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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The Kingdom of God consists of two groups of believers: #1. The actual Hebrew believers, who still await their promised earthly 'kingdom OF Heaven'...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Regarding how much 'Jew or pagan' you have to be, maybe that's the disconnect. Paul says Israel, as a nation, is currently in a fallen state. There is no...
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by PETER ROSAL
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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If we only just trust what the bible says, we truly cannot have the answer if Peter is the first pope. But let us dig into world history and we can find the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
I think that these scriptures speak to this event. Zechariah 11:12,13: "Then I said to them, 'If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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No one knows which baptism 1 Cor 15:29 is, but we DO KNOW that it CANNOT be water. Look in the FIRST chapter at 1 Cor 1:17 and build upon that. Where in Gal...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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Thanks, Tim, for your excellent answer! And Scripture strong, too. This will help me to answer a coworker with whom I was talking about this very question!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the storyline of the Bible?
From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals how He is bringing glory to Himself through building His intended Kingdom, which consists of the humans whom God...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the Bible?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
I would say yes. Because Isaac was born from love, and he was offered to God. Not only that, Isaac was born from two very old people. Abraham add Sarah were...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, if what you are saying is REALLY the truth and that the 'compassion preaching' that rescued you from eternal damnation is the ONLY true path to heaven,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Ok, I think I can use your premise to make my point now. If you're sitting in a dark space, the light bulb might turn on...as mine did 2 years ago! Wait for...
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Anonymous
What is the storyline of the Bible?
Can you lead me through an understanding of the biblical storyline?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Do you see the distinction between everyone today and biblical Israel, and how it pertains to our salvation? How one can become saved is what I try to focus...
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Ronald Milam
What is the significance of 1,335 days mentioned in Daniel 12:12?
Whilst doing an exegesis on Daniel 11 & 12, where I name every king and player from Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, to Antiochus and his nemesis, the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
At what part of King Solomon’s reign was Ecclesiastes written?
From the content and tone of Ecclesiastes, I interpret it as having been written toward the end of Solomon's reign, when he had experienced all the tangible...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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I believe the one that fully reached you is 'compassion preaching.' This strongly emphasizes the simple mercy of GOD and removes all doubts from us. However,...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, for some reason I can't see your last comment here but the link directs me here to the discussion section, so I am reading your posting from inside my...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
I would say yes, and not just in the sacrificial act itself, but also in the willing manner in which Isaac allowed himself to be bound and laid on the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God break the heads of sea monsters (Psalm 74:13-14)?
In my opinion, the reference or imagery here is to the manner (as described in Exodus 14) in which God destroyed the "monster" posed by the Egyptian pursuers...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can I stop judging others?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
Don't overthink this; no one wants to have a flat tire on a cold night in an Arizona desert, and no spare tire in the trunk of the car! Trust me! (I was...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
Becoming a believer requires you to believe that ALL your sins have ALREADY BEEN forgiven (1 Cor 15:1-4). We are sealed by "That Holy Spirit" immediately...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why couldn't the disciples understand (Luke 18:34)?
I believe this is in reference to the not yet revealed ‘mystery’ gospel given only to Paul from Christ’s heavenly ministry for us today. Here is what Paul...