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  1. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    Agreed. I believe there is a time and place for both. Peter didn't say I believe there is salvation in no one else; I believe there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." he said Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no...
  2. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    You may believe that church authority was equal to the authority of the Bible, I do not. The Philippian jailer account doesn't mention babies. and if it did have babies, that means that Paul and Silas would have had them woken up in the middle of night and preached the word of the Lord to them...
  3. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    You're adding to the scripture. Paul did not tell them John's baptism was sufficient showing that they had repented unto the remission of their sins
  4. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    Nah, I think they heard it just as it was said Acts 2:38-39 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. [39] For the promise is for you and your children and for all who...
  5. e.r.m.

    Sorry, an Acts 2:38 thread.

    What is the NAS?
  6. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    That goes for all of Jesus's commands. Baptism is nothing special that it should be called an act of obedience, while ALL OTHER commands are not. This phrase not written in the Bible is used only to try to give baptism in Jesus's name a purpose other than the purposes actually written in the Bible.
  7. e.r.m.

    Baptism as a public declaration and "spirit of Jezebel"

    First, Rom 10:10 says confessing Jesus only as Lord, it does not say confess Him as Savior. That is nowhere in the Bible. That part is just something people try to smuggle in with confessing Jesus as Lord, also in Colosssians 2:6, doesn't say savior. Secondly Romans 10:9-10 was written by...
  8. e.r.m.

    Baptism as a public declaration and "spirit of Jezebel"

    Did you watch the video? That is not the definition of a tithe.
  9. e.r.m.

    Baptism as a public declaration and "spirit of Jezebel"

    The scriptures don't say we are heirs to the throne. As far as Luke 15:31, the faithful son could get all "that was left", as The Prodigal Son already got his "portion", lol.
  10. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    Neither of us want to play God. I'm pretty sure we agree on that much. Where we differ is where that line is crossed. Revelation 1:1-3 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His...
  11. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    Do you mean when someone refers to the Bible, "According to God's word this is not something he approves of"? Or do you mean someone who gets in people's faces and says things like "God is not happy with you right now!" ?
  12. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    In the New Testament, the only announcement expected is preaching the word of God, acknowledging our faith in Christ if asked, and living the life. Matthew 10:32 never refers to a Christian coming out event. We just announce the most recent baptisms at each service, because a public testimony...
  13. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    Peter never says that. Only commentators say that.
  14. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    I have heard that during the conversion to Judaism at some point one inevitably identifies with the God of Isreal. Not so much via the mikveh. I asked another Jew recently about this and he had never heard of the identifying aspect of the Mikvah. He had only heard of the cleansing aspect, which...
  15. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    This doesn't address whether one can choose to be saved with or wothout baptism, this addresses more the overall topic of whether there are absolute right or wrongs, or standards in the Bible. And whether it's adherents are given authority to teach or correct another adherent. If so, then it...
  16. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    Ok. If you do, remember to look after Jesus's resurrection, when baptism in Jesus's name started. Fair enough. Thank you for the respect, right back at you. Do you identify as Hindu, or just studying for now?
  17. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    BilliardsBall, I'm at work, will have to respond later.
  18. e.r.m.

    Baptism: How necessary is it?

    My position more clearly is that baptism is to be saved. If a person is already saved they don't need to be baptized again, as they would have already been baptized. I believe In general the term Christian baptism refers to the idea that a person is saved and then they get baptized, for which...
  19. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    Thank you. I've heard this before, but before I respond, would you please tell me why you believe this is a downfall? Thank you.
  20. e.r.m.

    What Is The Purpose Of Baptism?

    You got my attention. How does baptism unto the remission of sins fall apart starting with this passage of scripture? Thank you.
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