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Thank you for your question! According to the Bible, baptism is an essential part of God's plan of salvation. In Mark 16:16, Jesus said, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." Baptism is the moment when we come into contact with the blood of Christ, as described in Romans 6:3-4, where we are buried with Him in baptism and raised to walk in newness of life.

@ thank you for answering my question❤️

we also have a series on Baptism th-cam.com/video/zcbndMpaZQI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9tSquaCzuTO78i8N

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The Bible does warn against false religion and hypocrisy, which may be what you're referencing. In passages like Revelation 17, false religion is described as a harlot, symbolizing unfaithfulness to God. This isn’t a condemnation of all religion, but a warning against practices and beliefs that stray from God’s truth. True religion, as defined in James 1:27, is about living a life that honors God by caring for others and keeping oneself unspotted from the world. The Bible also emphasizes that no one becomes a religious authority or leader simply by reading scripture. Leaders in the church, such as elders or evangelists, must meet specific biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9) and serve with humility, always pointing others to Christ rather than themselves. You make a good point about motives-what truly matters is aligning our hearts and actions with God’s will, not just outward appearances (Matthew 7:21-23). Religion, when practiced as God intended, can bring people closer to Him and help us encourage one another in faith (Hebrews 10:24-25). If you’d like to discuss this further, I’d be happy to study the scriptures with you!

When discussing justification, it's important to harmonize all scripture, as God's Word does not contradict itself. The Bible teaches that faith and works are inseparably linked in a believer's life. While salvation is a gift of God, not earned by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), our works demonstrate the genuineness of our faith. James 2:21-24 explicitly states: "Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, 'Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.' And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only." (NKJV) This passage does not contradict Romans 4:2-3, which says: "For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.'" (NKJV) Instead, these scriptures show different aspects of the same truth. Paul focuses on the foundation of justification-faith, apart from earning salvation through the law (Romans 3:28). James emphasizes that genuine faith results in obedient action. Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22) demonstrated his trust in God and fulfilled the faith he professed. In the Church of Christ, we teach that faith is the beginning of obedience but not the end. Jesus Himself said: "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." (Matthew 7:21, NKJV) Thus, Abraham's faith and works complemented each other, illustrating that saving faith is active, not passive. The justification spoken of in James refers to the visible proof of faith, while Paul addresses the spiritual basis for righteousness-faith in God's promise. Faith and works are not in competition but work together to fulfill God's will. Faith motivates obedience, and obedience completes faith.

Thank you for sharing your perspective. From a biblical standpoint, the Bible is the inspired Word of God, intended to be understood and followed as the ultimate authority for faith and practice. While the Bible contains profound wisdom applicable to psychology, science, and human behavior, it is first and foremost a divine revelation of God's will and plan for humanity's salvation. Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." (NKJV) The Bible is not merely symbolic or metaphorical; it contains clear instructions on how to live, worship, and be reconciled to God. Jesus Himself treated Scripture as literal and authoritative. For instance, in Matthew 4:4, He said: "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" (NKJV) If the Bible were simply a "cosmic psychology science book," it would lack the transformative power to save souls and reconcile people to God. However, the Gospel is described as the "power of God unto salvation" (Romans 1:16), offering hope and guidance beyond human wisdom. That being said, the Bible does contain profound insights into human nature and the workings of the mind, demonstrating the timeless relevance of its teachings. But these insights are a byproduct of its divine purpose, not its primary aim. Ultimately, the Bible's message is about leading humanity to salvation through Jesus Christ (John 14:6). I encourage you to approach Scripture with an open heart, seeking its intended purpose: to bring us into a relationship with our Creator.

@@edgewoodchurchofchrist5064 And the two are linked, but not in one single justification. Justification by Faith alone results in the eternal salvation of a man's soul, but there is also a subsequent and non-salvific Justification by Works. The letter of James itself tells us what Justification by Works is. Turn over to James chapter 1, and let's take a look at verses 2-3 and they read: Count it all joy, my brethren, when you fall into various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith works patience. (James 1:2-3) So, we can see that Justification by Works is about withstanding tests and trials of one's faith, not salvation.

Great question. Paul answered this when he met men in Ephesus who had been baptized by Apollos' incorrect teaching. He said, "“John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” (Acts 19:4). Even before Jesus came out to John, they were being baptized with a focus on Him.

We clearly disagree on the doctrine of baptism, but I concur with your advice. All should read and come to an understanding, and I do not want anyone to make a spiritual decision based upon a TH-cam short. In the sermon series there is a more complete explanation of baptism for the remission of sins.

@@matthewjones4139 Appreciate the response. Do you think it's a false dichotomy to present baptism for remission of sins as being (A) an "unsupported assertion" and (B) a "thus saith the LORD"? I don't know of anyone who would seriously hold to point A

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is covered in the sermon series.

As a former English major and literary lover in general, I acknowledge that there are different forms of communication in the Bible: some to be read literally and some figuratively. In more long form content, you will see such treatment. That said, Paul tells us that when we read it, we can know the mystery (Eph. 3:4).

The nature of creation and the consequences of it spiritually have been debated for millennia. I hear your heart in that response, but I conclude it was in God's nature to create us as we are, and it is in His nature to rescue the perishing.

@ whatever rationalization allows you to continue to believe in nonsense.

Cool, now repent and be baptized in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit ☦️

Thank you for sharing that verse! Ephesians 2:8-9 indeed emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, highlighting His grace rather than our works. However, it's essential to consider James 2:26, which states, 'For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.' These scriptures together illustrate that while we are saved by grace through faith, genuine faith naturally produces good works as an expression of that faith. It's about the relationship between grace and our response to it.

@@edgewoodchurchofchrist5064 faith though it may be dead is still faith. You cannot remove yourselves from salvation. NO man can take thyself out of Gods hand.

@@emaneasler It is covered in the sermon series. I would love to hear your thoughts on the full explanation of Ephesians 2:8-9.

Excellent point: This is the main point we get to in the sermon.

the Catholic Bible includes the apocryphal books from the intertestamental period. Orthodox churches include some as well. Most bibles in the book store have 66 books in them. The course discusses why we appreciate some apocryphal books as historical but reject all of them as being inspired of God.

That's an insightful question! While it's true that we don't have the original manuscripts of the Bible, we have an extensive number of early manuscripts and copies that have been meticulously studied and verified. Scholars have used these to reconstruct the original texts with remarkable accuracy. Additionally, the Bible's consistency across different translations and its historical impact further support the belief that we have God's complete word. Faith also plays a crucial role; we trust that God has preserved His message for us through these texts.

@@edgewoodchurchofchrist5064 The Gospel of Mark is our earliest Gospel text and it was written in Greek, 40 years after The Resurrection. Can you understand my point?

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