Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Kevin, the verses you have quoted (Acts 16:32-33, Acts 8:35-38, Acts 8:12-13) provide a historical account of people believing and then afterwards being...
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by Gary Wainwright
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Why should I (a Muslim) consider becoming a Christian?
Why you, a Muslim, should consider becoming a Christian: Islam is a religion and religion has done more harm than good in our society. Christianity is NOT a...
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Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
Why you, a Mormon, should consider becoming a Christian: Mormon is a religion and religion has done more harm than good in our society. Christianity is NOT a...
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
Why an Hindi should consider becoming a Christian: Hinduism is a religion and religion has done more harm than good in our society. Christianity is NOT a...
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Why you, a Buddhist, should consider becoming a Christian: Buddhism is a religion and religion has done more harm than good in our society. Christianity is...
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Rich Hazeltine
What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?
Please consider that the bible reflects cultural dynamics of the society in which it was written. Women were "weaker" structurally. Slaves were subservient...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about hair length? Do men have to have short hair, and do women have to have long hair?
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The Nazarites were not to cut their hair. Sampson's strength was in His hair. Whether men wear their hair to long or women wear their hair to short has...
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by Billy P Eldred
How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?
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Monya, I like the compassion of your answer and we should not judge anyone; however we are called to witness to others. Matthew 18: 15-17 is a good example...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which church is the true church?
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The true believers have accepted Jesus free gift of eternal life. That he paid our sin debt in full and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18 First...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which church is the true church?
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The true believers are those that have accepted His free gift of eternal life. Romans. 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Paul saying when he says, "More are the children of the desolate woman than she who has a husband"?
In my opinion, Paul is speaking (in the larger passage from which the verse cited in the question comes) of the freedom of Christians from having to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does this proverb mean that instant gratification is good for us? (Proverbs 13:12)
As I see it, Solomon's main purpose in this proverb is not to comment on the issue or merits of immediate gratification itself, where actions are totally...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Yes, there is salvation in no other name than Jesus. You stopped short on what Paul told the jailer in Acts 16. If verses 30 and 31 was all that was needed...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Kevin, Acts 2:40 can also be translated into the English language as "And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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The churches closed their own doors. No government entity ordered churches to not meet. Common sense closed them. And if a church was ordered to close it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does this proverb mean that instant gratification is good for us? (Proverbs 13:12)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (NIV)
Proverbs 13:12
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Who were Priscilla and Aquila?
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Michael, I am also amazed at your answers to these meaningful questions. I have spent most of my life as a Christian in name only, just another name on a...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Order of DeMolay?
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"The Order of DeMolay does not help young Christian men in their walk with Jesus." Absolutely true. It encourages its members to walk humbly with their God,...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
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Thank you! This has been Scripture that I have not understood. Michael and Terry, you have explained it in an easily understood manner and I (and others I am...
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Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?
Good question, Scott Many! The “hem” refers to the special tassels that the Jews wore on their garments to remind them they were God’s people (Num. 15:37-41;...
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
As S. Michael Houdmann has already said, God had given particular instructions through Moses how the tabernacle was to be erected, dismantled, and moved...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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I see what you mean, and I'd just like to add that my sister's boyfriend once held the job of driving a liquor truck to help put his way through school. I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do I need to get baptized as an adult if I was baptized as a child?
I have attended churches that practiced the baptism of infants or children, as well as ones that did not. In the churches where infants were baptized,...
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
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How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
The Bible speaks of two seals of God - the first one is found in Ephesians and the second in Revelation 7:2, 3; 9:4; 14:9. Although related, they represent...
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Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah?
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Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
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by Billy P Eldred
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jean, though I agree with most of what you said I would point out Jesus also said “Go and sin no more”. Is that also necessary for salvation? I believe we...
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by Billy P Eldred
How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?
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James, read again the parable of the seed and Jesus' explanation of it. Read 2 Peter 2:20-22. Once again, I believe you are leading people unto sin and Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
I would say that the sealing of which Paul is speaking occurs when individuals realize that they cannot attain salvation or eternal life (which would require...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the "shout", the "voice of the archangel", and the "trumpet of God" in I Thess 4:16?
3 unique sounds will be involved in this event: the Lord’s shout, the sound of the trumpet, and the voice of the archangel. Jesus Christ will give “a shout...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Then Peter taught a false gospel. Acts 2:40 King James Version (KJV) 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?
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John 6:47, John 3:16-18 John 6:40. Demons can not be saved. Only sinners which we all are. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:10. But, when we trust Jesus as the only way...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a s...
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by Gary Pendergraft
Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?
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Often people see the ideal in thinking that living without absolutes as giving them ultimate freedom, no restrictions. A confusion of license and liberty....
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Gary Pendergraft
Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?
Yes, I want my paycheck, for the hours I worked. That's an implacable absolute that everyone acknowledges immediately. When explaining any ideology or...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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James, you quote John 6:47. Does it not say “...he that believeth ( present tense) on me hath (present tense) eternal life.” In no way does this say that you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do God’s promises to Israel apply to us today? (2 Chronicles 7:14)
Paul states, “But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the...
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Monya Wilkins
How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?
1 Corinthians 12:6 There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all men. I am moved by your question and understand your concern...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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Billy, I agree with you that miracles still happen today. From personal experience... My mom was sick and in her hospital bed at home. She had limited time...
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Do Muslims call Allah 'Father'? How can we come to God as Father?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by, "By their fruit you shall know them"?
Jesus spoke the words cited in the question (as part of the long passage in the fifth through seventh chapters of Matthew's gospel that is commonly referred...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should agreeing to disagree be part of a Christian marriage?
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This "agree to disagree" newfangled way is like the giving of participation trophies to everybody who plays. I think the church should know better. You...
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by Gene Coleman
How many times does Jesus cry in the Bible?
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Stephanie Inman, thank you for your great answer.
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Jay Saunders
What is a root of bitterness?
The root of bitterness is unforgiveness. Jesus said it so distinctly that those who forgive shall be forgiven. When you don't forgive, you empower those who...