Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Bible repentance for salvation means to change your mind from trusting in what we do to save us, to trusting in what Jesus did to save us. Go from unbelief...
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Is there an age limit to how long we can live?
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Should a Christian listen to secular music?
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Why is the veil so important?
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What does the Bible say about habits?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
No, it does not. Repentance and faith are the only requirements. And repentance is so crucial nowadays, especially. I like the quote by Thomas Fuller. "You...
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Karen Reid
Does God still give visions to people today? Should believers expect visions to be a part of their Christian experience?
The answer to, "Does God give visions and dreams today?" is found in Job 33:14-33, spoken by Elihu. God did not rebuke Elihu, it was Job's other 3 friends...
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Karen Reid
Does prophecy still exist today?
My answer to the army specialist who asks why it will be "necessary" for anyone to prophesy today, is found in Joel 2 and Acts 2:17-18. It isn't "necessary,"...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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A superficial reading of Mark 16:15–16 would suggest that sinners must be baptized to be saved, but this misinterpretation disappears when you note that the...
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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?
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I believe there should be a mixture, not favoring one or another so you will not have any problems with congregations splitting up.
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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the “holy ones” referred to in Job 5:1 and 15:15?
In my opinion, based on the Hebrew word translated as "holy ones", and its use in other passages of Scripture, the reference being made is either to the...
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What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?
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When we give to an organization financially with upright intentions, but later find out the organization supports ungodly causes, will we personally come under the judgment of God for supporting the organization in spite of our innocence in the matter?
When we give our offerings or support a ministry, we do not hand the money into God's hand directly. Men work with the money, supposedly to do God's work....
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Glenn Oldham
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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jesus never came as an example to live by. He came as a Saviour - a living sacrifice! The letter "kills" but the Spirit gives life. Old Testament Jews were...
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by Aaron McClure
Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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I plead the blood! I claim the blood! I confess the blood! There is power in the blood of Jesus. Wake up church! If we realize this, we may get some power...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
One key I have found to marital happiness is avoiding selfishness 1 John 5:14-15.
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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Such excellent advice!
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by Kevin Honeycutt
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What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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Jack, that is the problem, the Lincoln is not Bible. Nowhere in scripture does it say that baptism is an "public rite, outward sign, or something done after...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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Michael, by your saying "He voluntarily restricted the use of certain divine attributes (Philippians 2:6"8)," don't you mean "... (Philippians 2:6-8)?
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Aaron McClure
What does "plead the blood of Jesus" mean?
"Plead" is a legal term. Thus to plead the blood of Jesus is to legally apply that "force" to a situation. It's not to get God to move, it's to make the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about pets?
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A statement made at the end of the GotQuestions.org answer is very telling. Loving an animal is not wrong, as long as we love people more. The Bible does not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?
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"Young-earth scientists" is a misnomer. The young-earth theory is a religious belief based on the Old Testament writings. The "science" used to foster such a...
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by Billy Byrd
How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?
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There is a book that is not scripture that has been told around the fire from generation to generation. Finally it was written out by an Egyptian many many...
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Why is giving thanks to God important?
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Why is obedience to God important?
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When we give to an organization financially with upright intentions, but later find out the organization supports ungodly causes, will we personally come under the judgment of God for supporting the organization in spite of our innocence in the matter?
I would say that the activity for which God would hold a Christian accountable would be not exercising "due diligence" prior to supporting a particular group...
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Bartley Verner
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Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
God exists. God created ex nihilo, out of nothing. Eph 1: tells us: he chose us in him before the foundation of the world.In 2 Tim 1:9 [God] who saved us and...
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What is an Evangelical Free church?
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What mountain was Jesus on when He ascended into heaven?
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What is adultery of the heart?
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Tim Maas
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What mountain was Jesus on when He ascended into heaven?
Luke (in his gospel and in the book of Acts) records Jesus' ascension as having occurred at Bethany (Luke 24:50) on the southeastern slope of the Mount of...
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Are all sins equal to God?
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Nice discussion.. Cain and Moses both committed murder and both were spared. Jesus told the lady at the well to go and sin no more. Mr. Houdmann has a lovely...
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Shirley Johnson
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
My answer is based on my experience. First and foremost read what God’s word has to say about the roles of husband and wife. Together with that, I will add...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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I know an argument from silence is not the strongest argument and therefore should not be listed first, but this is what I've found: "That St. Paul did not...
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Janet Austin
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How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?
Handling conflict in a marriage/relationship: Let me begin by reminding us that Ephesians 4:25 & 26 has some great advice: “speak truth” and “in your...
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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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What is the pride of life?
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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
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What is the Book of Jubilees and should it be in the Bible?
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If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
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VT John, The fact that Jesus and the apostles most likely spoke in Aramaic is also an argument that the Catholic church uses to justify Peter as the first...
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Why is waiting on God so difficult?
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Why are there so many fake Christians?
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Wow! I sure hope my fruit passes the test that the practicing christians conduct. I wonder if Peter could have gotten a passing grade. He denied that he even...