Baptism
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STOP saying we are saved by FAITH ALONE!
Are the new preachers right that we are saved by “faith alone”? Where does baptism come in? What has the Bible been saying all along?
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Why did John baptize?
If baptism is to unite someone with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, how is it that John could baptize people before Jesus had even died? A further puzzling question arises when we see that John “appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). Jesus’ death…
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Which is it? Baptism in Jesus’ name OR the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit?
Three major questions about baptism: 1. Is there a difference between being baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and being baptized in the name of Jesus? 2. Is it important what the baptizer says when performing a baptism? 3. What exactly does it mean to be baptized in…
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Paul was NOT saved on the road to Damascus!
Was Paul saved on the road to Damascus? Did Jesus change Saul’s name to Paul? What’s wrong with believing these things? And how could it affect my salvation?
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What must be said at baptism? 🤔 Baptism in the name of Jesus
What verbal formula does the Bible provide for baptism? When baptizing in the name of Jesus, what must be said? How about “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”? Or “in the name of Jesus Christ”? If the baptizer stays silent, is the baptism invalid?
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Water + Spirit = Born again. DON’T GET THIS WRONG!
Let’s explore the biblical concept of being born again, particularly as illustrated in John 3 and other related scriptures. In these biblical accounts, Jesus outlines that, to see the kingdom of God, one must be born again both of water and the Spirit. This birth is not depending on physical lineage or status, but of…
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How do you obey the gospel?
A recurring theme of the New Testament is the necessity to obey the gospel. What is the gospel? How do you obey it? What does it mean to die to sin, be buried with Christ, and be given a new life?
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Should babies be baptized?
Perhaps you’re a new parent, and someone has suggested that your baby should be baptized. Of course, you want the best for your little one, and that begins with their relationship with God. Should your infant be baptized? We can conclusively answer this question by exploring four other questions. And once we finish with the…
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What is the proper method of baptism?
Some churches baptize by sprinkling. Others baptize by pouring. Yet many claim that immersion is the proper method to baptize. Which one is true, and does it really matter?