Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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I see where you are coming from now also. If I understand you correctly, you're saying that you DO actually believe you've been saved through your faith in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41?
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by Charles Crabtree
Why did the Old Testament prescribe that one could hate his enemies?
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Tim the way I understand the neighbor was the one that showed mercy. His point was that we should be a neighbor.
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?
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Despite what we are encouraged to believe, there is a very deceptive well funded organized systematic agenda. Which if not researched, is easily dismissed as...
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Jared Bannister
What is the storyline of the Bible?
God sends prophets to speak His word into the people’s lives. Eventually, God reveals Himself in a more tangible way when He sends Jesus Christ—His only...
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by Charles Crabtree
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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Jennifer I agree with you on the double prophecy. I think many prophecies have double meanings. The 70 AD destruction of the temple in Jerusalem was...
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Tonya Crowley
Why can't humans be perfect?
In my opinion as a believer, I feel the best we can do concerning perfection in this body is to “strive for it,” as we are not without sin. Also to repent as...
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by Nelson Malwitz
, Founder MissionNext; Elder; Bible Teacher
Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41?
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The idea that the disciples were to watch is, at first, a bit perplexing. What were they to be watching? It seems the thought is that Jesus was expecting...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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That 'law' is NOT the old 'law of sin and death' (Romans 8:2), it is the 'law of the Spirit of life,' also known as the 'law of liberty,' (James 1:25, 2:12)....
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Okay, Marc, so I think that I can finally see what this boils down to in practical terms. I believe in something called 'conscience-driven actions.' I...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do I constantly have an urge to spread the gospel, but on many accounts I've been too afraid?
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A possibly helpful previous eBible.com discussion: https://ebible.com/questions/1858-how-can-a-christian-overcome-the-fear-of-witnessing
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What are the lost books of the Bible?
The Hebrew Old Testament documents were maintained by religious Hebrews, which came to be known as the Scribes. Even the writings that stated how sinful the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God require faith?
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Mr Wainwright, what you explained is beyond refuting; If God didn't do it from start to finish, it wouldn't get done. Our heart (the core of our person) is...
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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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SALVATION is the issue, the SPECIFIC original question! What I'm SUPPOSED to do NOW is to HAVE FAITH, that it is through HIM that GETS me to heaven. THAT is...
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What is your personal testimony of salvation?
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What is the storyline of the Bible?
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Why was Israel divided into the Southern Kingdom and Northern Kingdom?
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Okay, you articulated that all very well and stated the position you hold clearly, but I need you to take this 'faith + nothing' to its ultimate end and...
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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 then why God 'cast men out' if these men are doing all the stated 'wonderful things' even if done the name of Jesus Christ? Matt 7:21-24 "Not...
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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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There is 1 congregation that I now belong, yet small, it is NOT a 'mini-religion'. Christianity, having FAITH in Christ, would be MUCH more prevalent if ZERO...
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beau tribble
Why do I constantly have an urge to spread the gospel, but on many accounts I've been too afraid?
Every time I go to a store, when I go to work, and when I'm around my family, it's a constant thought to tell people of Jesus and give my testimony, but I of...
1 Corinthians 9:16 - 23
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the storyline of the Bible?
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An excellent and important addition, Tim!
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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 "as OF" in 1 Cor 15:8 indicates that it is figurative, 'by analogy'. You are correct on the meaning of the word itself, but not the literal application....
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Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
There are two 'hells' described in holy scripture. Both are very real physical locations. However, one is a temporal 'hell' that will eventually be...
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How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
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How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
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by Justin Hale
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 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
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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)....