Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Baptism is not a prerequisite for salvation. Faith in Christ Jesus is. Read Ephesians 2:8-9.
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What is the Biblical concept of righteousness?
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What does the Bible say about abortion?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
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Mark Vestal
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How do know you are truly saved?
You may be asking yourself the following questions: Am I good enough for heaven? Have I done enough in my life to please God? Will God forgive me of all my...
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What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
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by Vernon Justus
What does the Bible say about reading or writing fiction?
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In a word... Nothing.
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by Tami Nobriga
Why God did get angry against Moses?
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God was angry with Moses because he took credit for bringing water out of the rock, rather than giving the glory God. He said if "I " hit this rock water...
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Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Baptism washes our sins away symbolically. Jesus washed them away with His death and resurrection, so we are immersed in a symbolic picture of His burial and...
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?
One has to: 1. Hear the word 2. Believe the word 3. Confess that Jesus is Lord 4. Repent of past sins 5. Be baptized for the removal of those sins and to...
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
For all of those out their that continue to mention the "Thief on the Cross", I have a question for you. Was the thief under the new law or the old law? When...
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Ted Pestor
, Retired, BTH/Grace Christian University/ 50yr ministry
How can I be saved?
Ted Pestor The Word of God speaks to all who are open to the truth. 1 John 5:9-14: If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Jesus approve situation ethics (instead of absolute ethics), when he approves the eating of grain by his disciples?
First, faith is a gift from God. Because I trust God, He has opened my eyes to see all of the Bible is the inspired word of God. Now, we must remember that...
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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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Upon belief we are baptized into the body of Christ by the holy Spirit. Did the Spirit fill Cornelius before or after Peter decided to water baptize him...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a person be saved and enter heaven if their sins haven't been forgiven?
ALL of our sins have already been forgiven through Jesus Christ's shed blood. Believing this is THE requirement for heaven: 1 Cor 15:1-4 "Moreover, brethren,...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?
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Having a drink does not automatically cause someone to become drunk or be a drunkard. Where then is having a drink considered to be a sin (for everyone) in...
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
How many years are between Jesus and Adam?
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Rick, that's such an interesting point of view. I can see it! Thanks.
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What did Paul mean by these verses which have to do with being all things to all people?
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Thanks, Mark. That makes sense to me. Whatever or wherever you find yourself, take advantage of the opportunity to spread the Gospel.
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
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by James Preece
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You're correct, a single text cannot define the total theology of the topic. However, the assumption that baptism is a work is misleading. The Great...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
What does it mean that the "whole earth was harvested" in Revelation 14:16?
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Hi Billy, eight and a half years later, and here is my comment! If the Rapture of the church is to occur at the midpoint of the Tribulation, then we who are...
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by Joseph Barnett
, Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist
Should a Christian work as a bartender?
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Mark, The Bible is clear that drinking alcohol is a sin, if we allow the Bible to interrupt itself. Proverbs 31:6-7 is not giving permission to drink. It is...
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Missy Greene
What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)
Perhaps David was in the depths of depression, feeling overwhelmed and helpless, unable to climb out of it on his own. From this deep place he desperately...
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Missy Greene
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
The verse seems to allude to the times we must walk our path in the dark, and assures us that in those times God’s word will shine like torch in our hand to...
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John Appelt
Who actually wrote the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
The four writers of the gospels bearing their names are four diverse and fascinating men chosen by God to author them. MATTHEW was one of the twelve...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What should I do if I eat on my fasting day?
Is this a concern of how God may view this? Looking at scripture may assist if so. This sounds like a "doubtful disputation" that Paul address in Romans 14:...
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by Steve Friesen
What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?
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My suggestion to you, Carla, is that you feel free to eat meat with a clear conscience, even if you see a little blood in it, celebrating the fact that Jesus...
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by Steve Friesen
What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?
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Refraining from eating blood was one of the requirements of the Mosaic Law (Lev. 17:10-14). That law was satisfied in Christ. It seems to me that when Jesus...
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Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
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What was the significance of the altar of incense?
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by venkatesan Iyer
How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?
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The gift is free. Once accepted, you have to bear the cost of maintaining it. Sportpersons are presented luxrious cars by fans. When they take it to their...
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venkatesan Iyer
Does Jesus approve situation ethics (instead of absolute ethics), when he approves the eating of grain by his disciples?
It is emphasized that Christian faith is based on absolute ethics, not situational ethics. Matthews 12:1-4 seems to promote a form of situational ethics.
Matthew 12:1 - 4
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Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
How does it make sense that the stars fell to earth in Revelation and life continued?
The only way this can logically happen is on a flat earth with the stars being attached to the firmament. The stars according to NASA are far too large and...
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Anon Confido
Why did God allow the Holocaust?
Concerning the Holocaust a reading of the following scriptures might prove to help understand this unique event:...
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John Appelt
Who is the author of the Book of John? Is it John the disciple of Jesus?
John the disciple has been rightly regarded as the author of the gospel bearing his name. He had to be one of the twelve disciples, John 21:24. John 21:2...
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What does the Bible say about restitution?
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Why does Proverbs 12:21 state that " no harm" or "ill will" will fall upon the righteous?
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Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?
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If we wrong a person, do we need to apologize and make restoration with that person or is confessing to God enough?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Are a Catholic person's prayers heard and answered even though they don't pray "in Jesus' name"?
God hears every prayer of a true believer. I believe the bigger question is 'what is it that the believer actually believes'? Regardless of any...
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Lynne Lestan
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What and where is this divinely prepared "city" (Hebrews 11:15-16)
I believe this would be in reference to Israel's long awaited Kingdom of (being prepared in) Heaven (Acts 1:6), the 'new Jerusalem': Rev 21:1-2 "And I saw a...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What "curse" comes to an end in Revelation 22:3?
The curse of death and sin entered the world through Adam. The curse will be forever lifted through Jesus Christ in 'The End': Romans 5:12-19 KJV "Wherefore,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Should a Christian work as a bartender?
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Thank you for your comment Joseph! Proverbs 31:5 gives a little more insight I believe: "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any...
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Leslie Coutinho
What did Jesus mean when He said, "You shall be free indeed."? John 8:36
John 8:35-36: And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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I'm 68 years old; I've lived in the African American community for most of my life. I'm a descendant of enslaved people. I have never heard anyone in my...
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by Joseph Barnett
, Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist
Should a Christian work as a bartender?
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Deuteronomy 14:23-26 Verse 23 states, "And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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I agree with Danny. An excellent book I read goes along with this, too, Journey to the Well : a Novel by Diana Wallis Taylor, 1938- I loved it and you will...