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Church of Christ Debate

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by ShotGunWillie, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. Amy.G

    Amy.G New Member

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    It was proof to Peter and the disciples that God accepted the Gentiles as well as the Jews through faith in Christ. Very simple.
     
  2. lbaker

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    If you read the account in Acts 19 it is very clear that the reason they hadn't received the Spirit was that they had not been baptized in the name of Jesus.

    Being saved by faith doesn't conflict with being immersed and receiving the Spirit. It's not like baptism is a good work that earns us anything.
     
  3. Zenas

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    Exactly. Proof without which Cornelius may never have been baptized.
     
  4. Amy.G

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    What if he had never been baptized?
     
  5. lbaker

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    That would be up to God.
     
  6. Whowillgo

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    Does not the Holy Spirit seal us at the time of belief so in essence we have the Spirit immediately but He chooses to manifest Himself at different times. Remember they lived in a time of signs and wonders.

    Eph 1:13,14
     
  7. Amy.G

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    What do you mean by this?

    Are you saying that if you are not baptized, God might turn you away and send you to hell?
     
  8. ShotGunWillie

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    I think the passage I was looking for was Mark 16:16
     
  9. Revmitchell

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    There is no connection between this water possibly being birth water and every being born being saved.
     
  10. lbaker

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    Like I said, that would be up to God. But, if someone claims to have faith but refuses to submit to Jesus' command to be immersed, what kind of faith is that?
     
  11. Servent

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    Why was Jesus baptized by John before He began His mintstry?
    Matt. 3:13 & following
     
  12. ShotGunWillie

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    I maybe way off here, but weren't all Rabbi's baptized at one time or another
     
  13. lbaker

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    Jesus said it was "to fulfill all righteousness." (Matt 3:15)
     
  14. Servent

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    Jesus had no sin, baptism could not take away any thing yet He was still baptized by John, that Say's something in itself.
     
  15. TCGreek

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    According to Jesus, his baptism by John was to fulfill all righteousness.

    His baptism was a submission to the Father's will and the launching pad for his public ministry.

    Notice that the descending of the Spirit, a sign of anointing, and the voice of the Father came after the Son's baptism.
     
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    Are unborn babies not surrounded by water?
     
  17. Amy.G

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    Is a fertilized egg considered a baby? It's not surrounded by water....yet.
     
  18. TCGreek

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    Do you really believe Jesus was referring to physical birth with his reference to "water"?
     
  19. lbaker

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    Aren't they actually in amniotic fluid, not water? There is a difference.
     
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    Then why is it termed "my water broke" and "breaking the bag of waters"? One is used by mom and the other is used by the doctor.
     
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