Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Peter was an apostle to the "circumcision" (Israel). Paul is the apostle to the "uncircumcision" (us), (Gal 2:7-9, Rom 11:13). Paul is the "pattern" for...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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We will never find that teaching in the Scriptures. That is Zwingli teaching.
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark Vestal, Peter is connecting baptism to Noah's flood. Therefore, No, it isn't merely a baptism of a good conscience. The good conscience is knowing that...
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John Appelt
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
Only in Matthew 2:1-12 is mentioned the “wise men,” which in Greek is, “magi.” In the Septuagint, the Greek word is also found for astrologers of Babylon in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Did Jesus command his disciples to preach only in Jerusalem?
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Here are a few more JD regarding the "kingdom gospel" vs. the gospel of God's grace and Christ crucified: 1 Cor 1:23 "But we preach Christ crucified, unto...
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When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about world missions?
God sent Jesus who in turn sends us: “Just as You sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.” —John 17:18 Jesus said, “Go and make disciples...
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What does it mean that Jesus saves?
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by Mark Vestal
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Rom 10:2-4 "For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going...
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by Mark Vestal
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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1 Cor 12:13 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jesus is not directing you or I in Matthew: Matt 10:5-6 "These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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The KJV of 1 Peter 3:21 actually says that water baptism is not the type of baptism that saves us. It is rather the baptism of "good conscience", which is...
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How is the Lord a refuge for the oppressed? (Psalm 9:9-10)
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You will never find in Scripture that baptism is an option. There is more support in Scripture that states that baptism is part of the salvation process. You...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Romans 10:9-10 is only one part. We cannot build a doctrine on only one text. Jesus commands baptism in Matthew 28 with the Great Commission. This isn't the...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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The Holy Spirit comes after we are baptized by water. Yea, there is only once case were people were baptized by the Holy Spirit before water baptism but it...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Anyone who calls themselves a Christian and believes baptism is an option is a contradition in terms, in my opinion. There are many disciples of Zwingly in...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Agree. A Christian who teaches that baptism isn't necessary is a contradition in terms.
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Leslie Coutinho
In what way did Samuel "not yet know the LORD"? (1 Samuel 3:7)
1 Samuel 3:7: Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither was the word of the Lord yet revealed unto him. Samuel, after being weaned from drinking his...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does Genesis 3:15 mean when the Lord says "You shall bruise its head and he shall bruise your heel "?
Genesis 3:15: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel....
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of the man with the withered hand?
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I think honestly, I might try to save them both! I would be crying the whole time, especially since I don't swim! And also praying for strength and help!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Jesus mean when He says, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand?"
Good question, Georg! No, it does not mean all prophecies have been fulfilled. Compare St. Paul’s “in the fulness of time” (Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10). I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
Ben, you asked a good question! God used the law such as His desire that we love Him with all we have and love our neighbor as ourselves! Pretty hard to do....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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Also, Aurel, in your last sentence, "Apostle Paul makes it clear that no disobedient, rebellious and habitual sinner will not be in heaven (Galatians 5:21; 1...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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Aurel, good answer! I love your reference to what Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of...
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What is the Word of God?
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John Appelt
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
The usual interpretation of this parable is that when the rich man died, he went immediately to hell, and Lazarus went to heaven which the “bosom of Abraham”...
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by Mark Vestal
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When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
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Good point, Bruce! There will come a day that the rulers of this world will mandate a mark be placed on the hand or forehead of people if they want to buy or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is the Lord a refuge for the oppressed? (Psalm 9:9-10)
I used to live in a state with a lot of temptation. But then I read this: "The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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Great response Steph! I have a nephew who has cp. He is much like you. He struggled through school. Graduated, had a career for 30 plus years. Has had more...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the man with the withered hand?
Not doing good on the Sabbath day (or any other day) is the same as doing evil. --Warren Wiersbe James 4:17 says, "If anyone, then, knows the good they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are Biblical grounds for NOT recieving the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Dear anonymous, I'm sorry but I'm going to give you my answer which I don't think you will like. I believe that the government has the authority and even the...
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How is the Lord a refuge for the oppressed? (Psalm 9:9-10)
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What is the significance of the man with the withered hand?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of the man with the withered hand?
The religion of this time had an overwhelming number of rules. In Matthew 12:1-7 the Pharisees were furious about the hungry disciples picking corn on the...
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by Trevor Cas
Is the original Bible still in existence?
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Thank you for the references and resources
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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Has anyone here ever come across a person, a complete stranger, who launched into a conversation with you about how they got cured of cancer or some other...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/Thaddeus-in-the-Bible.html
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Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?
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Donna Williams
After being saved and asking for forgiveness, why will we be judged for every thought, word, and deed? I’m confused and scared.
In this passage of Scripture the Apostle Paul is speaking about judging one another, and that he was not even persuaded by the opinions of the Corinthians....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How many of God's people left Egypt?
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I find it a curiosity that one million+ people travelled from Egypt to Israel, wandering for 40 years, and that absolutely no trace has been found of this...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
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Sounds plausible. Source?
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What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?
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by Tom Wilson
What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?
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Anything besides intercourse would be wrong according to this discussion. Assuming this is correct, what would a married couple do if only the man could...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
The two apostles who are referred to by the name Judas are two different individuals: Judas Iscariot (who is always referred to by that name in the gospels)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is so "wise" about the "four small things on the earth" (Proverbs 30:24)?
In comparison to other creatures (and by God's design), they do things by instinct for their own preservation that "higher" beings would consider wise or...