There is no baptism of H. SP. today... Eph. 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:5 KJV bible.com/bible/1/eph.4.5.KJV One baptism is water baptism... Commandment of Jesus... Baptism of H. SP. was a promise given only to the 12 apostles Happened only 2 times in the N. T. 1. On Jews. acts 2 2. Gentiles acts 10.... After this there was no H. SP. BAPTISM.
@@1john4six I'm still trying to find out if I can believe in God, but it makes it difficult when people call others out like this, not saying it's wrong to check someone, but calling him a false prophet and using a scripture out of context to do so. The scripture you mention is ironically part of a series of verses denouncing the act of creating division. Verse 13 implies they were baptized on higher authority by stating "have any of you been baptized in the name of Paul?" He further states v.14-15 he's thankful that he didn't personally baptize most of them so none could boast they were baptized in his name, because v. 17, as you stated, Paul writes "Christ didn't send him to baptize, but rather to preach the good news..." I've seen other videos of his, and while this one may not mention it, Francis Chan makes a point of mentioning, this is how he interprets the words placed in front of him, and he is willing to discuss and explore alternate perspectives openly, through the scriptures. Instead of condemning, ignorance, it's better to teach, and be open to learn, please keep that in mind, so your words aren't misinterpreted as sowing seeds of disunity, vs what seems to be your goal of being sure people aren't led astray by clever speech, and rather hold strong to the scriptures, and God's word.
Thanks Francis for sound teaching. The day after God showed me my sins I was so affraid that I wanted to be baptized as soon as possible. Now I am still in the good fight, although I have been knocked out at times on the battlefield. Love from Amsterdam in Holland.
Jesus: "... But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 18:13-14 ESV
@@TearingDownIdols "went down to his his house justified". The term justified is often used in Bible to describe someone who is righteous before God. Being righteous before God is often synonymous with salvation. Also, let's not forget the thief on the cross
@@MrReierz If I had a nickel for every time someone threw the thief on the cross at me, I'd have more money than a televangelist. Christ, being God, had power to forgive sin while he walked among us. The new testament had not yet been established at the time of that incident because, as Hebrews states, a testament is not in effect until the death of the testator. Christ hadn't died yet. Once he had died and risen, he established immersion for remission of sins.
Just to make a point…. In the scriptures when they were repentant..they were baptized immediately. They didn’t wait a few days or a week. It was immediate. Which I think is a very important point.
So if you don't get an opportunity to get baptized after you repent and get in a tragic accident and die you don't go to heaven? God is not going to say sorry you didn't get baptized while you were alive so you don't get saved.
It's the very SAME argument Satan whispered in Eve's ear; Did God really say that? This denial began with a bunch of murderers and misfits 600 years ago. God sent His son to die for us; were we worthy? No! He did it because He is a great and merciful God who loves His creation in spite of the stony hearts we carry around. All He asks is that we admit who we have been, and be willing to say "I'm wanting that old man that I WAS to die, once and for all."@@saulespino2510
Nailed it. As a recent Christian. I completley agree. You nailed it. I haven't asked a question since last weeks full acceptance. Within a week I decided I needed to be going to church. And the same day realized I needed to be Baptised.
The phrase, “for the remission of sins,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. When our Lord Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt.26:26-29), He said these words with respect to the cup: “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (v.27-28). This clearly shows the reason that Christ shed His blood, i.e. the remission of sins. Indeed, the Hebrew writer affirms, “without shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins” (Hb.9:22). However, in Acts 2, when the people asked Peter what they must do to be saved, He said, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (v.38). Note that we are baptized for the very same reason that Jesus shed His blood. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
What a beautiful message taught from our God's Bible. This has helped me see God's way in such a pure and honest way and it's so simple and beautiful. This is exactly what I read about how i can be saved from my sins in the New Testament.
“Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 NIV
@James Hanratty I see what you mean but you have to take and understand the context of what was going on in the scriptures you have mentioned. 1st) The Symbol of Water in the Bible, whether it be in the time of Noah, or when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan Woman and many other times symbolizes its importance in cleansing and heling. 2nd) Do you really believe Jesus needed to be baptized? He was already without sin, why did he have to be baptized? Well hopefully your answer was because it was wo show us how to get the Holy Spirit. And scripture backs that up. Being saved through Grace doe not give you the Holy Spirit, only Salvation through Baptism, After having a repentant heart grants you the Holy Spirit. As indicated through the actions JESUS himself took. 3rd) At the end of the Day the Bible is clear with it's message of Salvation. I for one can't Judge someone who claims to be saved to Grace because I am not God. But I can go into scripture and show a person the importance of Baptism in their walk and journey with Christ. So to conclude, when the day comes I wont be the judge on the thrown it will be God. I just read scripture and do my best to follow it.
@James Hanratty , I respectfully disagree. Peter followed up with Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, AND TO ALL THAT ARE AFAR, even AS MANY as the Lord our God shall call. That covers everybody from then on. All of what God does for our salvation is from and because of His grace. There was nothing that came after this that changed this and no one after this point ever corrected, recinded, or backtracked what Peter said on this day, Paul "reinforced" what Peter said. Romans 6:4-7 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: [6] Knowing this, that OUR OLD MAN WAS CRUCIFIED WITH HIM, THAT THE BODY OF SIN MIGHT BE DESTROYED, that henceforth we should not serve sin. [7] For he that is dead IS FREED FROM SIN. Those who use the Titus 3:5 argument are desperately grasping at straws. No one in the Bible ever associated baptism in water Jesus's name that Jesus commanded for his followers Matthew 28:19 with works of righteousness. The only connection ever mentioned between these two is found in commentators such as the one you provided here. You would need someone in the New Testament directly connecting the two, not just the words "do" and "righteousness" that was applied to Jesus's baptism. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: The Body of Christ and the church are one and the same. Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 5:11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. Acts 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Galatians 1:13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: Since the body of Christ is the church and the church is the body of Christ, you do not have a case that there are two distinct an independent entities, between Pentecost and the days that Paul spoke of the body of Christ, with different governing rules. There was no grace "age" that started after Pentecost. No such thing. Grace existed from the time of Jesus on earth, on through Pentecost, and beyond - without changing. It was all the same grace. John 1:14,16-17 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. [16] And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. [17] For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 11:20-23 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. [21] And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. [22] Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. [23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. These were not Paul. Paul simply "continued" the "same" message of grace that was already underway. There is no "next" dispensation of grace in the New Testament. This fabricated false narrative is only this new Paulinian's subculture's creation. It's not BIBLICAL, because people in the Bible never made such a distinction. The verses used to support this belief system are tenuous using only words that could mean one thing or another, nothing concrete, solid, or confirmational.
@James Hanratty, Part 2 Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. was written in the same letter as and did not conflict with Romans 6:4-7 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: [6] Knowing this, that OUR OLD MAN WAS CRUCIFIED WITH HIM, THAT THE BODY OF SIN MIGHT BE DESTROYED, that henceforth we should not serve sin. [7] For he that is dead IS FREED FROM SIN. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: was addressed to the same group about whom was also written and did not conflict with Acts 18:7-8 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. [8] And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing BELIEVED, and WERE BAPTIZED. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. just like Paul said in Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. and we know that Paul believed as such in Acts 22:8,10 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. [10] And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. and yet was still in his sins 3 days later Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Paul could not in either in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 or Romans 10:9 be prescribing to others that such belief was the end of the story in being saved, knowing it didn't happen that way with himself. Anyone can cherry pick a scripture that talks about the component of belief in being saved and then "ADD" their addendum that it is exclusively belief. This is something never taught by the Bible and taught only by commentators. By cherry picking scriptures in this fashion and forming a tapestry from them, one can try to get anything to appear how they like. But again, the Bible authors NEVER SAID the things (only found in your comments) themselves. They never spoke of an "age" of grace after Pentecost, or anything or anyone that would go with it. Galatians 2:7-9 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; [8] (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) [9] And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. Acts 15:7-11,14,22-23 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. [8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; [9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. [10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? [11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. [14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. [22] Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: [23] And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:...... Being that Peter vehemently opposed imposing a requirement that the gentiles get circumcised to be saved, it is not possible that he would then preach a gospel that came from and included circumcision, but rather was taking "the gospel" unto the circumcision or those circumcised as is reiterated in Galatians 2:9. and throughout the passage it repeats the gospel of "the uncirmcumcision" and gospel of "THE circumcision". Not the gospel of circumcision nor the gospel of uncircumcision. I believe the NASB use of modern English conveys more clearly to us as it was intended. I believe the 1611 hearers would have understood it the same way. Galatians 2:7-9 But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised [8] (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), [9] and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
@James Hanratty He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16 KJV THAT'S A DIRECT COMMANDMENT FROM CHRIST.
John's baptism of the people is the first mention of baptism in the Bible. Water was used in the Old Testament for ceremonial cleansing to remove uncleanness (Numbers 19:7), but there is no mention of complete immersion, particularly in connection with the removal of sin. Some have claimed that John was extending an old custom from the ancient days of Israel, but such is not found in the Bible. That baptism was a new rite is shown by the Jews’ question of John, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” (John 1:25). They questioned his right to add a new ordinance if he did not have sufficient authority. They understood that ordinary men cannot change the practices authorized by God. John's purpose was to prepare people for the coming Christ (Matthew 11:10). Paul explained, "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). It wasn't the same as Christ's baptism. We see this in Ephesus, because after Paul explained the difference, the men in Ephesus were baptized again, this time into Christ (Acts 19:5).
I love your sessions Frances Chan. God does a perfect job using you to talk to his people. You are real and speak on every real issue with religious people. I uptell people that I dont believe in religion for it is to serve man. I strongly believe in God and the Holy Spirit though. Big difference between the two. Please pray for me, my daughter. Also for my ex girlfriend. We just had a nasty break up and she is acting completely careless and very disrespectful. I am having a hard time forgiving what she has done over and over and said repeatedly so please pray for all of us. We all live in Arctic Alaska. come here some day soon and go speak to all the religious people here. My people need the real deal and needs to be woken up to real truths. Hagd and God bless you always.
“Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” 1 Peter 3:21 NASB
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit. Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you. He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8 1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
@@timl5282 John 3:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV) 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Cristian _ it’s a very rude thing to label those that don’t believe our salvation is based upon baptism as “half believers”. Especially when there are a slew of verses that preach the contrary. Here’s one where GENTILES (which you are if you are not a Jew) received the Holy Spirit just as Jesus said they would. “And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.” Acts 11:15-18 KJV Don’t turn this into something that divides the body of Christ. The world attacks Christians enough and we don’t need to start turning on each other. Let iron sharpen iron and let’s hash these things out instead of writing off a large portion of Christ’s followers. Please, explain how the verse above backs up the necessity for baptism in order to receive the Holy Spirit. I encourage you to investigate whom Peter was addressing on the day of Pentecost. Something changed between Jew and Gentile after the death of Thomas. The New covenant was formed and Jews had to be washed with water per their laws in order to be ushered into the new covenant. Gentiles were never part of the old covenant. Something changed... to deny this is a blatant disregard of the scriptures.
Baptism represents the death (dying to sin) being buried as Christ was in the tomb and rising up out of the water like Christ rose. Death-burial-resurrection
After studying the bible with hundreds of people, the reason people don't believe in baptism is not because they have a different interpretation of scripture. They refuse to believe in baptism because they refuse to believe they are currently lost.
believe on the Lord JESUS Christ to be saved. Yes and the only way to get the Holy Spirit is to BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. In this dispensation of Grace no one is getting the Holy Spirit because they repented and got baptized.
When they asked "what shall we do?" it clearly indicates that they BELIEVED what Peter had just told them about Jesus being Lord, and the Messiah, and He deserved to be followed. So their question then was basically...ok so now what? What do we do now? Peter then said ok now you should give up your sins, die to self and testify to others by repentance and baptism. Who was baptized?- Only "Those who accepted his message"!(verse 41) Meaning those who believed that Jesus is Christ and Lord. Belief always comes first,- or baptism is just a bath. Great message.
I appreciate you attitude and thoughtfulness. Right on through your statement "...die to yourself..." Afterward you made a statement that doesn't seem to line up with scripture. You said "testify to others by repentance and baptism" Can you support that with scripture? My question is sincere. In Acts8:27-39, the Ethopian eunuch was baptized with no one to witness it except Phillip the man who baptized him. Repentance is something we do to be right with God. We turn from a life of sin to a life lived for God. (Acts 17:30, 2 Peter 3:9) When we are baptized our sins are washed away Acts 22:16. Rom 6:4 teaches that after we are baptized (by faith of course) then we walk in newness of life (born again). In Rom 6:6.and our old self is crucified. That is when our sinful self dies and we are freed from sin. Hope this makes sense. God bless you in your journey.
@@mikebrenneman2855 The Scripture you reference, taken together, can be interpreted as you have, and in no other way! Any other violates the rules of hermeneutics and logic. Jesus said it; it must be taken as said by THS. HE said: "Have you not read?" HE said: "I speak exactly THE WILL of My Father, because HE told me what to say and how to say it. His WORD is Eternal Life ... Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter Heaven. Those who do the will of MY FATHER are the only ones." The question humans must answer: Do you believe everything Jesus said in answer to, "Who will be saved?"???
Oh my - so so many comments. Its so simple - the private and public confession that changes lives for ever. Its incredibly holy deep moment. Its nothing like joining the gym or 12 steps to heaven..........ask Him to explain why He wants you to be baptised. He longs for a relationship with you
The blood of jesus washed us completely clean of all our sins. Christ is the perfect sacrifice that cleansed our sins once and for all. It is through faith in him that we died with christ and rose up again with him. We no longer live but Christ lives in us. Our mind may still be subject to get dirty with the thinking of the world, therefore we need to continually be reminded of Christ's good news of what He did for us and who we are in Him throughout the scriptures. We began our reconciled relationship with God through faith and we'll leave this world through faith. Every good work is Christ in us, nothing we can boast about.
Why cant people understand this? Everyone in the NT got baptized when they heard the message. People quit being disobedient. Thank you pastor Chan I'll see you in heaven. May God the Father and Christ Jesus grace,peace and mercy never depart you
Amen, acts 2 : 38 Then peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised EVERY ONE OF YOU(if he says every one of you, it's clear this is a commandment) in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and he shall receive the gift of the holy ghost.
@@Metarig Look into dispensationalism. A lot of people don't rightly divide the scripture. That's why there are all these denominations with false teachings.
What has that got to do with anything? "The promise is for you, your children and for are who are far off, for all of those whom the Lord our God will call." That's the beauty of it. Because we have the Bible, we can read it for ourselves and not be clouded by what the 30k different "sects" have to say. @@Metarig
@@Metarig I got baptized as an infant as a catholic, and I completely reject that baptism..it was false. An infant cannot have faith, therefore an infant cannot confess Jesus as Lord. I was baptized as an adult when I read the Bible. I got baptized based on what I read in the scriptures, not based on any particular church doctrine. I happened to be baptized in the Boston Church of Christ, but "name" of the church has nothing to do with it. I did it because it is commanded by Jesus.
Baptism saves us but it's because it is the place where we come into contact with the blood of Christ...and that blood is what saves. Baptized into his death...that's where he's blood was shed. Sins are washed away not by water...but by Christ blood...the method God chose for washing of sins by Christ blood this to take place was in the obedient act of submitting to baptism, by faith, not merit. You rise a new creature into Christ, added by God to his church. A Christian, nothing more and nothing less.
Grace And Peace, George. You do know, of course, that *God Desires us to:* *..."walk by faith, not by sight..." (2 Corinthians 5 : 7 KJB!)* {of course, faith would "Exclude _feelings,"_ Correct?} --------------------------- So, _Concerning_ *The #1 {"special feeling" **_Divider_* in christendom: Have you Ever Prayerfully/Carefully _Considered:_ Yes, *It Is Scripturally True,* _water_ WAS Necessary, In *God's **_Previous_* *Dispensation of LAW, "But NOW, In HIS Dispensation Of GRACE,"* is NO LONGER Required, *Due To "HIS Revelation Of The MYSTERY, With **_Only_** ONE Baptism!"* ----------------------------------------------------- { *FULL "study"* in "link" below...} - - *BaptismS Scriptural SUMMARY!:* And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:* *LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen: *God’s **_Previous_** “Dispensation Of HIS LAW!”:* Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄ The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins!: (Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37) (Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25) + B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! (Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49; *Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16) *Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_* *God’s **_CURRENT_** “Dispensation Of HIS GRACE!”:* *God’s “Revelation Of HIS Mystery!”/PURE GRACE!:* ►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄ *_Today:_** Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,* *Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!* *(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;* *Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclusion: *(1) God's ONE Baptism **_Today?_** = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO? (2) Will _agreeing_ *With God About HIS “One Baptism,” For **_Today,_* STOP Division, And, *_Start To Bring UNITY among HIS saints!_* *(Ephesians 4 : 3-6; 1 Corinthians 1 : 9-10 KJB)?* ------------------------------------------- Due to ALL The "Confusion" of ALL "religions," I simply live by: *RULE # 1: Always Exalt The LIVING Word, The LORD JESUS CHRIST, And* *HIS Preserved/Inspired/Profitable Written Word! ALONE!! ABOVE All Else!* *(Psalm 148 : 13, 138 : 2; 1 Corinthians 4 : 6 KJB!)* Amen? Rule # 2: IF And WHEN you "start" Lifting up men/women/religion/their "UNinspired writings/traditions!," Then, *IMMEDIATELY REFER* yourSELF *To RULE # 1!!* Amen, And AMEN! Again, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed!* Saint Christopher *Very Important QuestionS!:* *Is it not Possible That God's Answer Of "NO* water baptism, for us *Today," Under* *HIS PURE GRACE, Absolutely Vanquishes* "Satan's Confusion" Into *OBLIVION!!?* Is water *Required By God* _Today?_ *ALL BIBLE baptismS* "study" *(#7)* is here: th-cam.com/channels/yxdRMbcLVBWY1HV2Fv8ALQ.htmldiscussion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PS: What think ye?: *"Solves* _ALL "religious" Confusion"?_ = *NO "Other" Doctrine Than "Right Division!"* {Perchance Disobedience to *THIS **_"Sound_** Doctrine" Of God!* is _The Cause_ Of ALL Of The "Controversial/Contradictory/Confusing/DIVIDING" Issues? }: www.bereanbiblesociety.org/no-other-doctrine-but-right-division/?Berean+Bible+Society&SEARCHLIGHT&
If you have preached that I would not even have made an effort to listen to it. Jesus is the Only example and if water baptism was so important to him,how can you just decide to throw it out. For me there is no question, We must be baptized in water, after all Jesus said it is the will of God our Father. Im Afrikaans and that is what my Bible say. NIV: Matt 4:15 "It is proper to do this
I’m gonna come before God perfect! Not because of anything I’ve done but because of what Christ did on my behalf and since I am in his body I will be seen as him!
You MUST be baptized to be Saved, to be a Christian. - 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Paul describes his conversion experience in Acts 22. He had already seen the Risen Jesus and had been fasting and praying but it isn't until verse 16 when he is told "And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord" that was the point of when Paul's sins were washed away
I wish Frances also would have touched on Romans 6, Galatians 3:27, and Colosians 2:11-15... so many powerful verses about being baptized(immersed) into Christ...so powerful
If you read Rom 6 and Col 2:11,12 literally (e.g. like a child), then you will see that baptism frees you from the power of sin - does that "freedom" sound like "salvation" to you? If you want eternal life, you are going to need that freedom. If that's what baptism DOES, then who cares what it "represents" or "symbolizes?"
Pastor Chan Please Pray for me, Consume me Oh God! May I always Choose you oh God! I want to be Absolutely Yours, May I always choose You Father God even in any discomfort that I must bear! I Only want YOU God! Please forgive me for all, Any Sins that I am guilty of!
@@rednut6845 AMEN! And *Then Read, Re-read, and RE-Read* *Romans Through Philemon And "Receive" God's PURE GRACE!* Amen? bro Chris th-cam.com/channels/yxdRMbcLVBWY1HV2Fv8ALQ.htmldiscussion
Acts 2:36 English Standard Version (ESV) 36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” ARE YOU THE ONE WHO CRUCIFIED CHRIST???
He isn't the ONLY ONE who does that. Most of the trinitarians miss quote, or leave the name of Jesus OUT of Acts 2:38. If they leave that name out of baptism, they ONLY got wet in the water. They might just as well go play in a mud puddle. Nothing Was accomplished!
Francis you make good points. I believe baptism is a command and a repentant heart will want to do it. What if someone dies before having the chance to get baptized though they seemed to give their life to Jesus?Some churches will claim that person went to hell which doesn’t sit right with me. I’m afraid of being arrogant by telling others that their baptism is the point of salvation (with belief and repentance present at the same time). How do I think about this dilemma?
If they were following Christ why were they not baptized? It’s right there in the Bible. Clear as a bell. And, he covers this kind of question in this lesson.
Just obey it. It’s so simple and, as usual, man makes it so difficult. Hear, believe - then you have the RIGHT to BECOME a Christian. Because you heard and believed, THEN you OBEY! SO YOU NOW Repent - Turn away from your old life, BE BAPTIZED (Christ did it FOR YOU SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND HOW IT’S TO BE DONE - no question!!!) for the remission of your sins - they are washed away! Now go and sin no more! You now have the avenue of prayer for praise, for thankfulness for forgiveness and for requests to be made known to God.
1 Peter 3:21 - "21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you- not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, "
Water baptism is for the remission of sins. Because of the shed blood of Christ ,during water baptism the Holy Spirit remits our sins by circumcising our conscience, removing the guilt from past sins, and restoring it to its' original childlike sensitivity to wilful sin. This is the new covenants' antitype of the old covenants type of cleansing the temple with blood and water in order for the Spirit of God to occupy it. Under the old covenant the Spirit would only occupy the temple temporarily because as the writer of Hebrew wrote that the blood of bulls and goats could remove " consciousness of sins" which is guilt. The blood of Christ can so that the Holy Spirit can permanently occupy the temple of our bodys'.
Amen! Finally, someone in the comment section understands baptism. Kudos to Francis Chan for realizing the necessity of baptism for receiving the Holy Spirit too, for without the indwelling of the Spirit of God there is no remission of sin either because we cannot achieve it on our own. Baptism is God's providence for all this to take place. All we need to do is trust the Word of God and obey.
Being baptized is a command from the King himself (John 3:3-5) There's so much division with this topic and I sincerely believe its because the enemy has his hand in it, trying to stop many from being born again. Just like Pastor Chan said, why all the questions? just do and obey :) Ive heard so many arguments on this and the theories some come up with just sounds like excuses to get out of doing it, its not too late if you see the truth instead fighting it. Also look at Matthew 28:18-20.
@@timv9242 I was thinking about the same thing! But if you've made the decision in your heart ,that you want to get baptised and you die before doing it, you will still be with God because He looks at your heart😍 But donnt think of that too much, let's just both do it before its too late 😆😂
Tim V yeah just like Sam said, if you feel the urgency to do so, go make it happen. I don’t believe God would allow anything like that to happen to you before you are able to be baptized so don’t be afraid. Walk in faith and know that he’s got you.
@@timv9242 Hello Tim! How are you? As Acts 22:16 states, I say the same to you: Why are you delaying? Get up and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name! I share a lot of Scripture regarding baptism under the videos entitled: "Obeying The Gospel" and "Washing of Regeneration". But keep in mind, baptism makes no sense outside of the gospel. For this reason, watch my video prior to the video on "Obeying the Gospel." Hope this helps! God bless you, my friend!
3 months ago I asked God for my forgiveness and come into my heart because I really do believe Jesus dies on the cross for all of our sins but this time has been so much different from all the times before. This time I've wanted to read my bible and pray every single day and without going to Church on Sunday or going to bible study on Wednesday I feel empty so ive since added Monday to go hear Sundays service again. I've never been baptized but I'm signed up & I can't wait but I'm learning so much I have to Thank God for accepting me its by all by his Grace but I now understand I've got work to do & want so bad to do the work to help others like me understand the steps after they are saved. Eternity is very important now instead of what I thought I use to desire in this life here on earth.
You shouldn't have to "sign up" to be baptized. Once you believe and understand what baptism is, you should be baptized. Baptism is for remission of sins (Acts 2:38), is into Christ (Romans 6:3), clothes you with Christ (Galatians 3:27), saves you (Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21). You're the right track if you're studying God's word and please make sure you continue to access the word to answer questions. For instance, if someone tells you that baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace, tell them to show you that in the scriptures. It's not there. Always side with God over men!
You are Saved but you do have to baptize cause Jesus commanded it and it is in Jesus name. He also commanded to love one another. Not like this people saying you're damned to Hell cause you haven't baptized. They are belittling Jesus and his sacrifice by giving Gods glory to they're own works.
EMERSON SIBRIAN Baptism is not a work of men but a work of God. It’s God that removes your sins in that water, not you. It’s still grace and the work of God and not the work of men. I’ve never known a person who brags about getting wet.
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit. Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you. He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8 1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
Live Poetic Is it not you getting into the water though? Is repenting asking for forgiveness and following God’s will mean you’re not saved? Obviously like Emerson was saying you will want to be baptized because you’re are saved, you will want to do his will. It’s not the baptism it’s self that saves you. It just doing God’s will that saves you and accept his sacrifice and him into your heart isn’t? Or now i have to be saved by going into the water? I mean i will now that i know that God say’s to, but are you really telling me I would have went to hell because I wasn’t baptized so Jesus’s sacrifice wasn’t enough? I think it was. I will be getting baptized now that I know but I just don’t agree i would have went to hell, as a confessing and truly repented Christian that has accepted the Holy Spirit, i do not believe God who is a righteous and just God would not sent me to hell for that. At least i do not believe only he knows the answer to if he would or not. That’s just my thoughts I highly suggest people get baptized if the know to do. That’s what it says in the Bible to do. I’m not taking in chances, however i do not believe it will be giving me Holy Spirit as I believe i have already received it there’s no way i could beat all the sin i have jf i hadn’t through God, Ive beaten smoking pot, anger, smoking cigs, drinking, porn, all through the power of Jesus Christ. Don’t even have temptations for alcohol or drugs anymore...There’s no way you could do that on your own. Anyways God bless you all. I’m curious as to people’s opinion on this. But please don’t just bash the heck at of me. Keep this verse in mind when evangelizing Proverbs 15 King James Version (KJV) 15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
What is required for salvation is to understand, trust, believe and have faith in this gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 King James Version 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 1 :13 King James Version 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Thanks Father for showing people How the gift of The Holy Spirit is received through this bondservant of God! OBEY THE Gospel! READ about the 13 New Testament conversions in the book of Acts. And finally read Colossians 2:10-13 about the New life in Christ, your union with Him and baptism.
BE CAREFULL H2O SALVATION IS NOT THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:17 New King James Version (NKJV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
“There is also an antitype which now saves us-baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.” I Peter 3:21-22 NKJV
God saves man by grace, when man obeys God by/through faith. When man responds by obedience, to conditions that God sets in place, by faith, God responds in providing to man. This principal has been the same from the beginning of time. Today we are to hear the word of God, the gospel. Believe that Christ is the son of God. Repent of our sins. Confess that Christ is the son of God. Then be baptized (a submissive act) by faith INTO Christ, INTO his body (the church), and at that moment when one has been buried into His death coming into contact with that which saves, the blood of Christ shed at his death, we are cleansed and washed of our sins and they are then remitted. God at that moment adds us (we don't join) the church of or belonging to Christ, the body of the saved. One is then just a Christian, nothing more and nothing less. Not a denominational Christian, just a Christian. Live faithfully although imperfect and Christ will return taking his bride, the church, the body of the saved, home to be with him in heaven. The faith that saves is the faith that obeys.
1861 olesamnle .There is only one way to be baptized in to the body of Christ his Church that is by baptism of the Holy spirit 1 Cor. 12 : 12 - 13 ; I hope you are not saying water baptism gets you in to the body of Christ . . You are right , the saved believers who make up his Church will be called out to meet Christ in the air because we are the Church . God Bless .
@@donaldcooley897 The first thing one should observe is that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was never given as a command to be administered by man, nor was it to be obeyed by man. The baptism of the Holy Spirit was a promise to be received by certain men chosen for a certain purpose. When Jesus spoke on the subject between His resurrection and His ascension, He appeared to the chosen apostles, speaking to them things concerning the kingdom of God (Acts 1:1-3). Among the things spoken to them were the following words: “ … wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” {He said,} “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now” (Acts 1:4-5 NAS). Overjoyed at this statement they asked, “ … Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6 NAS). To this question Jesus replied with the following promise, “ … It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:7-8 NAS). It is clear that while John could and did baptize in water it was Christ, and only Christ, who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. Another fundamental thing to be noticed here is that John did not mean to include all disciples, with reference to being baptized in the Holy Spirit; neither did he mean that all of the multitude, which heard him, would receive the baptism of fire. He simply made a prophetic declaration, regarding these matters, to the multitudes that heard him. The logical question to ask now is who was baptized with the Holy Spirit? There can be no doubt regarding those who were promised the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The promise was made to the apostles. The very nature of the baptism of the Holy Spirit will bear evidence of this fact. Having been told they would receive the promise of the Father and would be clothed with power from on high, the apostles tarried in Jerusalem, as instructed, until it should be received (Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4). The apostles were the chosen ambassadors of Christ, to be guided by the Holy Spirit, revealing all truth (2 Cor. 5:18-20; John 16:13). In order for them to reveal all truth, and nothing but the truth, there was the necessity of complete possession of their speech and their writings, being completely endued by the Holy Spirit, or baptized with the Holy Spirit (John 15:16). The twelve, including Matthias, did wait, and on the Pentecost following the Lord’s resurrection, “ … And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance” (Acts 2:4 NAS). There follows an account of the preaching on that day and included in the preaching are both things Jesus had said to them and things He had not said to them. Peter later refers to this occasion as “the beginning” (Acts 11:15). The baptism in the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to recall infallibly what Jesus taught and to relate infallibly what Jesus wanted men to know but which He had not taught prior to His ascension. Further, to convince men that they spoke the truth from God, the baptism of the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to perform miracles as evidence they were God-sent (Heb. 2:3-4). Therefore, Paul could argue that he really was an apostle for he was not one whit behind the chiefest, in that he performed the signs of an apostle (2 Cor. 11:5; 12:11-12). We turn our attention to the case found in Acts 10 regarding the conversion of Cornelius and his household. First, it is important to note carefully that in Acts 11, and according to verse 4, Peter explained all the circumstances surrounding the conversion of Cornelius according to the order of occurrence! “But Peter began {speaking} and {proceeded} to explain to them in orderly sequence … ” (Acts 11:4 NAS). Then in verse 15 Peter said, “And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as {He did} upon us at the beginning.” If the Spirit fell upon Cornelius as Peter began speaking, then it is clear that when the Spirit came Peter had not been speaking. And, if Peter had not been speaking, and if saving faith comes by the hearing of the Word (Rom. 10:17), then when the Spirit came Cornelius was without saving faith (in the Christ). And, if Cornelius was a Christian when the Spirit came, then he was a Christian without faith in Christ and without complying with the terms of the gospel of Christ. The fact of the matter is that Cornelius was to come to have the salvation in the Christ as a consequence of the words which Peter would speak to him (Acts 11:14). At the time the Holy Spirit came upon Cornelius these words had not been spoken. Later, Peter commanded Cornelius and his household “to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 10:48 NAS). This baptism, in the name of Christ, was for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) and that he might be added to the Lord’s church (Acts 2:47). It is crystal clear that the baptism of the Holy Spirit on Cornelius, in Acts 10, had nothing to do with salvation from alien sins! What, then, was the purpose of Holy Spirit baptism? In Acts 2 the purpose was to make it clear to Jewish people that it was God’s plan for them to hear, to believe, and to obey the pure gospel of Jesus Christ. However, in Acts 10 the purpose was to make it clear to Jews and to Gentiles that it was God’s plan for the Gentiles to hear, to believe, and to obey the gospel of Jesus Christ just as the Jews. Therefore, God has one plan for Jew and Gentile alike. The very point which convinced the Jews that Gentiles could be saved was Peter’s reference to the fact that God gave to the Gentiles the miraculous manifestation of the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:16-18). If this was the use which Peter made of the matter, it must have been the purpose for which God gave it! It must be obvious, therefore, that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was not essential to one’s salvation. In our day there is no such thing as a baptism of the Holy Spirit; and since there are only two distinct cases in the entire New Testament of Holy Spirit baptism, Holy Spirit baptism had nothing to do with salvation and the remission of sins.
@@1861olesamule As past Evangelist on radio and preacher and taught in Churches in the south . I have in countered many people who belongs to different denomination that have their own ideas about what Christ is saying about Baptism . water baptism and spiritual Baptism . every saved believer knows the symbolic meaning of water baptism . and saved believers know what it is to be baptized in to the body of Christ by the spirit . Most of your comment has nothing to do with salvation . Which is by the quickening of the spirit once we by faith believe we are baptized in to the one Body of Christ by the one spirit .1 Cor. 12 : 12 - 13 ; You need to read the scriptures if are saved and indwelled with the spirit . the spirit will teach you all things John 14 : 26 ; and to know the spiritual meaning of the word of God you must have the spirit of God in you 1 Cor. 2 : 10 - 13 ; every saved believer knows that with out the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin Hebrews 9 : 22 ; I don`t care how many times you are dunked in water , it has nothing to do with regenerating the person who is dead in Sins . It is the quickening of the spirit that gives eternal life John 6 : 63 ; and Eph. 2 : 5 ; by the spirit we are born again . and we become a new creation in Christ , we are born from above the Old man is dead and the New man the spiritual man which is born from God is the Church the body of Christ . it is holy as Christ is Holy Eph. 5 : 27 ; You can for get about the apostles and their filling of the spirit it has nothing to do with the salvation of sinners who are saved by faith believing on the lord Jesus Christ for everlasting life . Eph 2 : 8 - 9 ; John 3 : 16 ; John 5 : 24 ; John 6 : 40 ; John 6 : 47 ; so you can get off of the water baptism horse and believe what the scriptures say a bout salvation by faith in the Gospel of Christ .
Dear George, Though you commented a month ago, I hope you are able to come across this comment. You say you were baptized three times, I must ask, how were you baptized those three times? Were you baptized in titles? or were you baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
I totally agree baptism is a command. What I’m wrestling with is whether believing its part of what saves us (without faith, baptism is just getting wet) and if believing in baptism that saves us is a slap in the face to Christ saying that his death wasn’t enough to forgive by making baptism a thing I must do to obtain it. I’ve already been baptized but am concerned about making sure I teach true doctrine.
1 Peter 3:21 says that baptism saves. Baptism is only baptism if it is based on faith. Baptism is a participation in the death of Jesus Rom 6:1ff. It is the point in time when we bury the old man and rise to walk in newness of life. It washes away our sins Acts 22:16. Baptism if not based on faith is only getting wet. Also if it is not based on a commitment to a lifetime of repentance it is only getting wet. However when you believe that Jesus died for our sins, and that He is the virgin born son of God, if you are willing to repent of sin, as you confess His name, then when we are baptized we are baptized into His death. It was that death that bought our salvation collectively as mankind, and it is our penalty for sin that He takes upon himself, because the wages of sin is death. Jesus died that death for us, and we participate in his death when we are baptized. We die to sin in repentance, we bury the old man, and then we rise to walk in new life. That is what it means when it says when it is called a "washing of regeneration" Titus 3:5. That is when the grace of God is applied, because we are baptized into Christ Gal 3:27. The gospel (1 cor 15) is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We obey the gospel when we die, are buried, and raise to walk in newness of life. 1 Thes 1:8-9. I hope this helps. God bless you for your concern.
I appreciate you responding. Interestingly it also says in that verse that this baptism - not the removal of dirt but a pledge of a clear conscience towards God - is what saves. Could it be that baptism isn’t just water but can also mean a change of heart? Also is washing of regeneration to be taken literally? Could it mean that because we’ve been regenerated we decide to get washed? Many cite Acts 2:38 for baptism for the forgiveness of sins, though “for” translated to eis in Greek can also mean “because of.” Getting more grammatical, one could use the example that a woman is praised for her beauty. Her praise does not make her beautiful, but it leads to her praise. I definitely agree baptism should only be done with the right understanding and mindset. I fear minimizing the power of Christ’s blood by believing and teaching baptism saves, as I try to reconcile most other salvation verses that mention faith rather than water inmersion.
According to Romans 6 we get baptized *into* his death. Baptism is a way of participating in Christ's death and resurrection. It magnifies the death of Christ.
its a slap in the face to false "faith only" theology...but not to Jesus (Mark 16:16)...in fact baptism is what connects us to His death...Don't you know???. 3. Do you not know that all of us who have been BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST JESUS were BAPTIZED INTO HIS DEATH? 4 We were BURIED therefore WITH HIM BY BAPTISM INTO DEATH, in order that, just as Christ was RAISED FROM THE DEAD by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in NEWNESS OF LIFE.. Romans 6:3-4 how much sense does it make to bury someone who is already alive?
@@017757 ...even more blinding theological falsehoods:.. "εις" always implies motion🔜 toward or into... it never means "because of" 🔙 ...no English translation of Acts 2:38 ever reads "because of" and there are literally hundreds (check them out on Biblehub)....the exact same Greek phrase "...for/εις the remission of sins" also appears in Matt 26:28...is it looking backward at forgiveness there?
Eugene Dayagdal Please provide a scripture in the Bible that agrees with your statement. The problem with today’s Christianity is opinionated Christians that think that they know better than our Lord Jesus who clearly told us to be baptized and to baptize others as we spread the gospel throughout the world.
@@eugenedayagdal6085 Are you willing to believe the Bible, my friend? The Bible says that new testament baptism is for the remission of sins, that it is how our sins are washed away, and that it saves us. John 3:5, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38-40, 22:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Titus 3:5, etc... The Bible does NOT say, "baptism is just a symbol a sign for salvation not UNTO SALVATION". Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, is the way that God has ordained that men may come under the cleansing blood of his Son, Jesus Christ, and be saved from our sins. There is no other way to receive the forgiveness of your sins, than to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Any other gospel, is no gospel. I beseech you to seek God in his word, my friend, and stop following religious teachers who are lying to you. In love, Clinton
@@TheWordprophet , you lie baptism is not part of the gospel ..... REPENT... 1 Corinthians 1:17 King James Version (KJV) 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
Helpful thoughts, but pay attention! The theme of the message seems to be: stop asking so many questions about the exact details of salvation and let’s take the steps to do what we’re supposed to do. Repent and get baptized. Action is important. As James 1:22 says, “be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” So I would definitely agree with this. He also concluded with several great questions that we should ask ourselves: -Do you believe God is great? -Do you believe God’s way is best? -Do you want to be in love with God? -Do you want power to live out holiness? He said that if we can answer "yes" to each of these questions, then we should repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit. That makes sense, but how does a person repent of their sin without first being broken about their sin? So I would also ask these two questions. -Do you see your sin as severely sinful? -Do you see God’s power to forgive that? “Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.” -Romans 7:12-13 “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” -Galatians 3:24 So we must first be broken about our sin, and then look to God for forgiveness of that sin. We cannot repent, if we don’t think we have anything much to repent of. And sorrow for our sin is not enough without confidence toward God for our forgiveness. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Judas Iscariot was broken about his sin, but he was never made whole by faith. And that makes all the difference. Another key point that should be made about this message is that we must believe deeply before venturing into baptism. So although it’s true that we need to take the step of obedience and get baptized, Chan was not very clear about believing “with all thine heart” beforehand (Acts 8:37). Baptism is not optional for followers of Christ, and I could not agree with Chan more on that. But it is not a cure-all for anyone to jump into, and it does not guarantee the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. A person needs to come to terms with their sin and rest in Christ before baptism, or it may be nothing but an empty show. Faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by the Word of God. And that same Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit that brings us to sincere repentance. The only other thing that I would add is that “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God” (Romans 8:16). Chan was not clear on when exactly a person gets saved, and that should not be left open. If the Spirit of God confirms our salvation, then we are saved. Believing Christ and following him in our actions is not what we should be looking at to assure our salvation. Others may see our fruits, but we personally must have the witness of the Holy Ghost. Jesus said, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” The problem is that these people are looking at their own “wonderful” acts of supposed obedience rather than for the wonderful grace of God and for His Own Witness within them. One of the most clear and powerful passages of Scripture on this topic of eternal life with Christ is a statement made by the Lord Himself, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” We must legitimately know God to be saved, and hearing His voice (His Spirit bearing witness with our spirit) is an important part of that. We need to have clarity in this area. Teaching people that our salvation will come somewhere along the way is not sufficient. The Bible is clear that our salvation is confirmed by the Holy Spirit. Until His Spirit bears witness with our spirit, we have absolutely no way of knowing that we’re saved personally. In fact we know otherwise... “Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” We do need to take steps of obedience, but a personal witness of the Holy Spirit is the only way to point people for assurance. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” -John 17:3
If Baptism was not optional for us TODAY, why would our Apostle Paul say that Christ sent him NOT to baptize? The truth is there was a time water baptism was necessary for salvation, but you are confused in not understanding that things have changed since Acts 2:38. The Bible clearly shows that the Gospel by which we are saved today does NOT include water baptism. In fact Ephesians 4:5 says there is only one baptism today, and 1 Corinthians 12:13 says by one Spirit are we all baptized into one Body. Getting water baptized is a work, and the Bible says our salvation today is done by Grace through Faith apart from any works of righteousness. The Bible says in Ephesians 1:12-13 that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise through trusting in Jesus Christ and believing in the Gospel of our salvation. The Gospel of our salvation today is that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he was buried and rose again the 3rd day according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Our Apostle Paul NEVER teaches that water baptism is necessary for salvation or that it’s necessary for a Christian to partake in. If you choose to get water baptized it is important to note that it has nothing to do with your salvation, neither is it required of God to please Him. Trust in the Gospel of Christ alone and allow the Word of God to correct you. This is a great error that must be spoken out against because millions will die believing they have done all that is required of them to be saved because they followed the Acts 2:38 requirements and in fact, they will have made the Grace of God of no effect. The Word of God is clear in that nothing can be added to Faith for our salvation today. Our Apostle is Paul according to Acts 9:15, Romans 11:13, Romans 15:16, Galatians 2:9, and Ephesians 3:1...when ever there is a contradiction between something God gave to Paul and something God gave to anyone else in the Bible to write, go with what Christ revealed to Paul. If you do that you God will give you greater understanding of the truth of the Gospel. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.” 2 Timothy 2:7 KJV
Haha case and point ^ gymnastics language. Humbly brother, the reformers were the ones that were uber afraid of works.. the Bible and the early church saw works and faith as completely married.
Ave, Grace And Peace to you. Yes, true, But *_Only_** Under The LAW!* Today *Is God's* *Dispensation Of HIS PURE GRACE!!* And, Please *Be Very RICHLY Blessed!!:* ---------------------------------------------------------------- To _All_ "water" *adherents! Just ONE* question: Is taking an "OT ritual" And "applying" it in "Todays" *God's Age Of* *PURE GRACE,* Actually "Confusion With LAW," *In HIS HOLY Word!?:* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- { *FULL "study"* in "link" below...} - - *BaptismS Scriptural SUMMARY!:* And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:* *LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen: Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄ The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins!: (Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37) (Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25) + B) "WITH" Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! (Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49; *Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16) *Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_* *Mystery/PURE GRACE!:* ►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄ *Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,* *Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!* *(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;* *Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclusion: *God's ONE Baptism? = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO? Again, Ave, Please *Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST And HIS* *Precious Word Of TRUTH!* brother Chris *17 "Distinctions" In God's TWO **_Different_** Programs,* AND: *ALL 13 Scriptural baptismS* "studies" are here: th-cam.com/channels/yxdRMbcLVBWY1HV2Fv8ALQ.htmldiscussion
@@graceambassador65 Have you suggested this interpretation to me, or insisted on it? Because I will go with the perennial interpretation, not one suggested in 2020.
@@AveChristusRex Grace and Peace. Does the "perennial interpretation" *Scripturally* *_Answer_* the _proposed_ question?: Are there TWO baptismS _In Effect_ "Today" Or: *Is There **_Only_** ONE? And, (2) Is God Very **_Specific_** In HIS Truth,* or not?
@@graceambassador65 "Does the "perennial interpretation" Scripturally Answer the proposed question?" Yes, since you how interpret Scripture determines how it is used and applied. So we need to know we're not just accepting some man's interpretation from today or a few centuries ago. We need to be confident we share the faith of the first Christians. We can't skip the interpretation of Scripture, since Scripture is letters and words without interpretation like any words in a book. They mean something, not anything. So if you come to me today and suggest an interpretation of Scripture which _implies Christians never knew true Christianity_ you are a liar or deceived, one of the two. Because that's how we recognize heretics: do they come presenting, or dissenting from, the true faith which was once delivered to the saints? Historically, your view cannot be upheld, because it is new. Ancient Christians viewed baptism as the washing of regeneration and as the moment of justification, the new circumcision but of the heart, and as I noted, Scripture says this explicitly. St. Peter references the water of the flood as a type of baptism and says, "...souls were saved through water: which thing typifies baptism, which now saves you also." It's like God is saying, 'if anyone bring you another gospel, don't listen: I told you plainly baptism saves you.'
@@graceambassador65 As soon as the eunuch who was never under any Law "had Jesus preached to him," he almost sprang out of his seat and into the nearest body of water: 'See, here is water, what is there to prevent me from being baptized right now?' Similarly when the apostles say, 'Be baptized for the remission of your sins,' they said, "Who can withhold water, that these may not be baptized?" (speaking of those God had shown was part of His plan by giving them the gifts of the Spirit, to indicate they were to be brought into the church, namely Gentiles).
Who ISN'T going to come to the end of their life and "end up over there somewhere"? I have never met anyone who is or will be immune to this. Although I get Mr. Chan's point, I have really grown weary of listening to self-righteous Christians single out someone else's individual sins as if they haven't got any skeletons in their own closet! I really don't want to "think for a moment, what in the world would go through THAT GUY"S mind as he stood before God" having died in the act of his own sin. The reason is because even on my best day as a Christian, I don't even want to imagine what will be going through MY OWN head, as I stand before a Holy God in judgement! There is no "good thing" I could or ever will do to avoid the same scenario as "THAT GUY.". I mean, so what if I happen to be sitting in church, taking communion, singing praise songs in the Spirit and that's the moment I happen to die? The truth is that ALL have sinned and fall short! Even at my best, God still sees and knows everything about me. How do "I" want to come before God? Surely not acting as if God will let me come into heaven with the attitude that He owes it to me because I deluded myself into thinking that at least I'm not "over there somewhere."
The big difference is your trying your best, while he is not trying at all. Maybe if he had more time he would turn from his sins and repent and stop doing them but he died in his sins so we don’t know if he would have turned from them or not. But if you are trying your best not to sin and doing your best to obey God, you will still mess up sometimes but God sees your effort in your heart and that’s why only God can judge because only he sees inside the heart.
I was raised in a cult so it’s not easy for me to go find a church and be baptised through fear of a invalid baptism and affiliation to a false religion I’m so depressed about it i feel like giving up at times I just have to have faith my Heavenly Father through Christ will lead me to a pleasing and acceptable water baptism
Just read your reply and was moved by it. Most Churches of Christ teach water baptism correctly. If there is one near you, that does a good job teaching the Bible, they will help you understand it. So you will eventually be able to understand the Bible on your own and be greatly blessed by the truths that it contains. Knowing the word will also protect you from false teaching. Jesus shows us a great example in Mt 4: 1-11. The Lord be with you in your journey.
Quick clarification and update. If you are looking for a church that teaches the truth do not go to a "Church of Jesus Christ Ladder Day Saints." Those are Mormon churches and certainly a cult. Look for the exact name "Church of Christ" The people are not perfect (in any church) but they do teach the truth. Grace and peace to you.
I did an extensive study on what the Bible says about baptism and the answer was clear. Unless you're hooked up to a machine and will die if you are disconnected, you'd better get baptized. Yet somehow I missed 1 Cor 15 where Aul says, "If there is no resurrection, why did we bother baptizing those whose bodies have already died?" Which puts a different spin on Romans 6 where he says that we are immersed into the death of Jesus so that we might also be raised to a new life. I thought it meant living for Jesus on earth and changing how we live and act, but in light of this I think it means that if we are not baptized, we will not be raised to life. Though it could mean both now and later. It appears to mean that if we were never immersed into his death to die to the need to be perfect (the law) so our sins are still on us, we will be raised to death. I have been pretty sure for a while that being baptized into the name of Jesus was how one joined the New Covenant which is why everyone did it immediately after believing, even in the middle of the night. This certainly adds to that argument. No baptism = no resurrection to life
I believe in my heart that those that want to question and debate about baptism, are being deceived. Some bring up the thief on the cross, claiming that this thief was never baptized. The Bible doesn’t specify if that thief on the cross was indeed never baptized. So, until someone can prove to me with scripture that this thief wasn’t baptized, no one will convince me that he wasn’t baptized either. Think about it. Thank you Jesús for men like Francis Chan who teaches Your truth.
The thief on the cross didn't need to be baptized; Jesus was still alive and had the power to forgive sins, as he had done throughout his ministry, and he forgave the thief. Baptism was instituted on the Day of Pentacost, by Peter, at the direction of Jesus earlier in Matthew 16 when he gave Peter the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven for all of US to be saved (Acts 2:38-39) Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call.” If Peter had said, jump up and down on one foot three times for the forgiveness of sins, then that's what we would have to do to be saved, but he said repent and be baptized. Very simple. My opinion is that people who try and argue around it are the ones who are deceived. I believe brother Chan is right: The Bible says do it...so do it.
@@denofrobbers8845 Well said brother,,,the thief was baptized on the cross by Christ Himself when he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and went on to paradise that same day with Christ. By the way..I used to do tooling for LeBlanc musical instruments...any relation?
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit. Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you. He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8 1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
The Jews were under covenant already and were baptized unto Moses 1Cor 10,2-4. That is why all they had to do was believe in their messiah and repent. John 3:16 was written to the children of Isreal under the old covenant. The theif was the last to be saved under that covenant. Were a new covenant is there must also of necessity be the death of the testator Hebrews 9:16. At his death he(Jesus) took away the old covenant so that the new may be established. Hebrews 10:9. The new covenant was established on the 50th day after Jesus resurection on the day of Pentecost Acts chapter 2.
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ and become saved from your sins You must be born of water and Spirit. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5, 1John 5:8. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 If you have the water(Jesus name baptism) and you have the Spirit(manifested by speaking in other tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood of Jesus. 1John 5:8, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5 Water baptism in Jesus name is for the remission(pardon, forgiveness) of sins and its how your born of water. And receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost(evidenced by speaking in tounges) is how your born of the Spirit. Acts 2:4 The bible shows us how lost sinners become saved from their sins by obeying the new testament gospel Acts 2:38 In Acts chapter 2:38 the Jews obeyed this gospel to become saved. In Acts chapter 8,12-17 the Samarians obeyed this gospel to become saved. In Acts chapter 10,44-48 the gentiles obeyed this gospel to become saved. In Acts chapter 19 The Ephesians who Paul later on wrote a letter to, they became Christians by being born of water and Spirit Acts 19 v1-7 Paul the Apostle of Jesus Christ became a Christian by being baptized in the name of the Lord and receiving the Holy Ghost. Acts 9 v17-18
I'm curious as to why Mr. Chan left out the part of verse 38 of chapter 2 of Acts where Peter says that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins AND to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?
Grace And Peace, Jarred. Because, when so-called "teachers" CANNOT "reconcile" the "seeming Contradictions" in *Scriptures,* they have to: (1) question, (2) ADD To, (3) SUBTRACT From, (4) Water Down, OR: (5) DENY: *God's PURE And HOLY Word Of TRUTH, Rightly Divided!* Amen? saint Christopher th-cam.com/channels/yxdRMbcLVBWY1HV2Fv8ALQ.htmldiscussion
I agee , the church of Christ try to worship as Christians did in the first century . Using only the Bible as their only guide . Not adding to the word or taking away.
I couldnt disagree more. The early Church was founded by Jesus and remains His Church 2000 years later, as imperfect as it is. There was no bible for the first 400 years and even then was determined to be the approved books of the new testament by Catholic; yes, Catholic, bishops. Read the teachings of the early Church fathers and you will see the Catholic teachings and liturgy. Scripture alone is completely unbiblical.
@@stephenmurphy9329 Grace And Peace. Each _Individual_ Will Have To Take It Up *With God HIMSELF,* whether or not *God's Word {Alone!} Is Sufficient For:* "faith And practice!" We WILL NOT *"Give Account"* to _Any_ man Or religion, *But {Alone!} To The RIGHTEOUS Judge HIMSELF!* *(2 Corinthians 5 : 10; Romans 2 : 16 1 Corinthians 3 : 8-15 KJB!)* Amen? And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed!!:* ----------------------------------------------------------------- *(1) God's Preserved Word, Above ALL, And FINAL Authority For "faith and practice!"* Amen?: 1) *God's PROMISE Pertaining To HIS PRESERVED Word!:* *"The Words Of The LORD Are Pure Words: As silver tried in a furnace of earth,* *Purified Seven Times! THOU Shalt Keep Them, O LORD, THOU Shalt* *PRESERVE Them from this generation FOR EVER!" ( Psalm 12 : 6-7 KJB! )* 2) *God's Word Is ABOVE All Else!* *"I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy HOLY* *Name for Thy LovingKindness and for Thy TRUTH: for Thou* *Hast MAGNIFIED Thy WORD Above All Thy Name!" ( Psalm 138 : 2 KJB! )* 3) *God's WRITTEN WORD Is THE FINAL Authority!* *"And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to* *myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us* *NOT TO THINK ABOVE THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN, { God's HOLY WORD! }* *that no one of you be puffed up for one against another!"* *( 1 Corinthians 4 : 6 KJB! )* Amen! And AMEN!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More "studies" here: *KJB Only Is God's Preserved Word!:* gracebiblecommunitychurch.org/kjb/ or: *KJB PowerPoint Presentation!:* www.theoldpathspublications.com/PDFs/Defending%20The%20KJB%20By%20Dr%20Waite.pdf Please, ALL, Be *RICHLY Blessed In The LIVING Word And HIS WRITTEN Word!!!* Saint Christopher
@@stephenmurphy9329 first, the first century church was not the Catholic Church by any stretch of the imagination. Peter was never referred to as a Pope or Pontifus Maximus, nor did anyone carry a Roman Pagan Sun symbol. No one was out right forbidden to marry, despite Paul saying it would be better if others would like me, referring to his singlehood. There are so many examples of how the Catholic Church came to be different than the first century Church. Even if the Catholic Church was in the direct lineage from the first century Church Matthew 3:9 God has shown his attitude that such descendence does not guarantee sonship, but rather living and following the original. You say Sola scriptura is never scriptural, but the church still cannot forsake those scriptures, and follow future teachings that contradict or disobey the original scriptures.
@@faithmarie3808 Grace And Peace To you. _Concerning:_ "babtism is an outward display of an inward change" = "baptist _tradition"_ But: *Biblical!:* "Salvation is not by water, but rather by Jesus's blood alone." Amen, And Further, *God's WORD Has **_Only_** "ONE Baptism" For us **_Today!_* And, it is "NOT _water":_ ------------------------- { *FULL "study"* in "link" below...} - - *BaptismS Scriptural SUMMARY!:* And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:* *LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen: Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄ The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins!: (Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37) (Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25) + B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! (Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49; *Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16) *Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_* *Mystery/GRACE!:* ►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄ *_Today:_** Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,* *Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!* *(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;* *Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclusion: *God's ONE Baptism **_Today?_** = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO? *Is it not Possible That God's Answer Of "NO* water baptism, for us *Today," Under* *HIS PURE GRACE, Absolutely Vanquishes* "Satan's Confusion" Into *OBLIVION!!?* Saint Christopher *FULL "study" of ALL THIRTEEN Bible "baptismS!"* is available here: th-cam.com/channels/yxdRMbcLVBWY1HV2Fv8ALQ.htmldiscussion PS: What think ye?: *"Solves* _ALL "religious" Confusion"?_ = *NO "Other" Doctrine Than "Right Division!"* {Perchance Disobedience to *THIS **_"Sound_** Doctrine" Of God!* is _The Cause_ Of ALL Of The "Controversial/Contradictory/Confusing/DIVIDING" Issues? }: www.bereanbiblesociety.org/no-other-doctrine-but-right-division/?Berean+Bible+Society&SEARCHLIGHT&
The living water is the Word, however, if Jesus meant to abolish or not make baptism necessary then the apostles would not have established it to be so in the beginning. John the Baptist paved the way of the Lord in the wilderness. What did John do and Jesus say that he must do? Be Baptized.
Saying wrong... It's not Repent, baptized filled with h. Sp.... It's.... 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. You are avoiding 'for the remission of sins '= salvation
I wondered the same why does he leave off "for the remission of sin" each and every time? He says he wants the Holy Spirit but won't read the Scripture as given by the Spirit.
Using 1st Peter 3 to prove that baptism alone saves you is like using Ephesians to prove that faith alone saves you it is a combination of the two without faith baptism is worthless you only get wet and walk away to perdition Faith without baptism has the same Affect The idea of an unimmersed believer in the first century was unheard of and get this it was only believers that were immersed. Sprinkling is not immersion or baptism look it up
@@chromatticxbl4341 Thief on the cross was still in the Old Covenant Jesus hasn’t died yet. New Covenant was established after Jesus died Hebrew 9:15-17.. You can’t use that example for New Testament Christians. Confessing his name is part of it but not all. If your saying that you only need to confess his name. Then what about don’t REPENT or Baptize? Let’s talk. God Bless!!
What about that story about Cornelius in the book of acts, he received along with his household the Holy Spirit before they were baptized(Acts 10:43-48).
@@JivTurky1986 peter disappeared after acts 15. Because israel had fell away. You dont work for your salvation. We are already forgiven, you've just got to believe.
@@JivTurky1986 john 3:5 was to the pharisee, nicodemus. (Jew) Ever wonder why paul wasnt called to baptize but to preach the gospel? Because the gospel saves, believing saves! Nothing you do saves.
@@BrownBrown270 What do you mean he disappeared? Cornelius believed, prayed always and did good deeds (Acts 10:1-2), but the angel told him Peter would visit him and tell him what he had to do to be saved (Acts 11:13-14). He had to born again of water (Acts 10:48) and of the Spirit (Acts 10:44-46). Being baptized is obedience, not works of righteousness. Jesus came to save the obedient (Heb 5:9).
...CORNELIUS ???….No where does the text suggest Cornelius and his family was saved or forgiven of their sins prior to Baptism- BTW which was Immediately done...The context shows, Cornelius received the gift of tongues prior to Baptism because the prejudiced Jewish Christians would have forbidden a Gentile to be baptized without a direct sign from God (Acts 10:47; Acts 11:1-3; 17-18)...In fact tongues are always a sign (1 Cor 14:22, Acts 10:45)...Cornelius’s tongues came at the very beginning of Peter’s very short Gospel message (Acts 11:15, 10:44)...we are also told in that message that Cornelius already knew of the gospel before Peter came (Acts 10:36-37)...Cornelius told Peter, that he had been instructed by an angel to send for him and be told all things commanded of God (Acts 10:33)...The truth is Cornelius already believed before Peter was called to his house...So in fact, Peter was only sent to him to baptize him...and it took repeated direct signs and visions from God to get Cornelius’s baptism done...In fact why would God even need Peter to go there.. if the Lord intended on saving Cornelius without baptism, and it could be accomplished just by sending the Spirit?
Johnny, Grace And Peace. *_Why_** Did God Have "This" Recorded In HIS Word Of Truth?:* Luke 18 : 13 *"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto* *heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner."* IF this _sinner_ Was Not Saved After he _prayed,_ then *_Why_** Would God Have "This"* *Recorded In HIS Pure And Holy Word Of Truth!?:* *"I tell you, this man went down to his house JUSTIFIED rather than the other: for every one that* *exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."* (v. 14) And, then, *In God's Sight,* there was a _Second_ sinner {me}, who Also _prayed..._
@@keragangelhoff7496 Grace And Peace. Why?: (1) IF acts 2 : 38 is the same as Mark 16 : 16, then why is it *Then **_Disconnected_* From *Mark 16 : 17-18,* resulting in _Disobedience?_ How is that salvation? (2) IF acts 2 : 38 is the "carrying out" of the orders of *Matthew 18 : 19-20,* then WHY Is not *Matthew 23 : 1-3,* _obeyed_ {Acts 21 : 20 KJB!}, Again, resulting in: *_Disobedience!_** CHRIST Plainly **_Commanded!:_** "...teaching them TO OBSERVE* *ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED you!"* Did *HE* not? How is _Disobedience_ salvation? (3) Again, IF "ALL things" _INCLUDES!:_ *"...Sell Everything and Follow JESUS,"* *(Matthew 19 : 21; Mark 10 : 21; Luke 12 :33, 18 : 22; Acts 4 : 34-37 KJB!)* How in the world is *_Disobedience,_** Disregarding CHRIST's Commands,* considered "salvation"? ------------------------------------ Saint Christopher *(God's **_Answer:_** 2 Timothy 2 : 15 KJB!?)*
GRACE ambassador Why? Well friend Because the scripture says to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins. Remission of sins is to have your sins forgiven or blotted out. How can you be saved from your sins, if you haven’t repented and been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ? it says to repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost - Acts 2:38 It’s really that simple you just do what God says
GRACE ambassador “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:38 KJV If this is what the scripture says, then one is to obey the scripture “All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.” Matthew 23:3 KJV Observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Become a member of the body of Christ.His death burial and Resurrection and that is because you were immersed in water baptized.And brought up out of the water.
To say You must be baptized, by an imperfect human, is to say Jesus suffering and dying on the cross was not enough, that man had to step in and finish the job to ensure you go to heaven. First of all, salvation is between that individual and God, because it doesn't matter if you do everything, do all your works and get baptized if you don't live in obedience to God and his Commandments you won't see the kingdom of God. Read Romans 3 and 4.
Your issue is not with this sermon, it is with God's word. Jesus commanded his apostles to preach and baptize. Matt 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the fate of all humanity in the hands of imperfect men. The old testament is filled with God using imperfect people to carry out his mission. 1 Cor 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, Finally....Romans 3 and 4 speak of a promise to Abraham and his descendants. That faithfulness is reckoned as righteousness. So....how does one go about gaining the promise to given to Abraham and his descendants? Galatians 3:26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Faith is the key....we are baptized in to Christ, having faith that if Jesus was raised from the dead that we too can be raised. Baptism is not a work, it is faith in action, getting on to the Ark. We do not have the promise given to Abraham until we are baptized in to Christ. I would encourage you to study this out for yourself, go through the book of Acts and note what happens at every conversion, understand that God has always remained consistent that weak and flawed people are who He uses. Your issue is with God's word and your own pride. Open your mind and your heart, humble yourself before God. The devil shouts lies and God whispers truth.
I don't necessarily agree with all that this person says, but, It is sad how people try to sidestep the clearness of Scripture regarding baptism. You can't get any clearer than verses like Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:36-41, Romans 6:3-6, Colossians 2:11-12, etc. The sinner's prayer is no where in the Bible. In fact, if you look into history, Charles Finney admitted that the sinner's prayer took the place that baptism had in the New Testament. It takes an honest heart to see the truth. Sadly there are very few honest hearts today.
Email Bible Studies hey I agree with your post. I am wondering what you think about Mark 16:17-19. It talks about the accompanying signs of those who believe (being able to ingest poison and it not hurt them, etc.). While I am a believer and have been baptized, I haven’t displayed any of these signs. Would that mean I am not a true believer?
@@jaredclark173 Hello Jared! How are you, my friend? If you look at the rest of the verse, especially 19-20, it says "And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs" Notice that Mark 16:17-20, the "they" were the apostles, who went every to preach and their message was confirmed to be true by the accompanying signs (that is, tongues, healing of the sick, snakes, poison). Here are some examples: The apostles spoke in tongues just before preaching the gospel (Acts 2:1-13), the apostle Peter heals the cripple (Acts 9:32-33), the apostle Paul bit by poisonous snake and lived (Acts 28:3). When you get a chance, check out my studies in my channel.
Its false teaching, No todays Christian needs Baptism, lost in doctrinal rubbish, Pastors and followers no understanding the truths and dividing the word correctly, help your self read this, Baptism not for todays Christians Truth in God FB page facebook.com/groups/2565423860201515/files/
@@jaredclark173 Its false teaching, No todays Christian needs Baptism, lost in doctrinal rubbish, Pastors and followers no understanding the truths and dividing the word correctly, help your self read this, Baptism not for todays Christians=short version, Baptism-dividing the word= long version Truth in God FB page facebook.com/groups/2565423860201515/files/
As soon as I accepted Christ as my saviour because I am a sinner. I was praying out loud, I'd never done this before. Then instantly I felt the Holy Spirit. I felt a warmth inside, like I was filled with light. All that existed for the next few minutes was love, peace, calm. It was so profound, it wasn't just inside me it was enveloping me, much like a previous dream I had that led me to Christ. Then I started reading the bible and confirming what happened. I am a Gentile, under the new covenant of the new testament. I was baptised in the holy ghost that instant I believed in the holy blood of the cross. It requires no works from me. I have felt so different since that moment, my heart has been changed as many describe, I have a peace inside me I've never had. I understand the verses about us being the `body' of Christ, the `temple'. I have been considering baptism, but I'm not sure if I actually want to now. I've already given myself to Christ. I am `in' Jesus ready for his return as the spiritual ark. But I do think it may be a good thing to show my faith publically.
God Bless you and welcome to the body of Christ...I had same reaction when I prayed and asked God out loud to help me and show me His meaning of true love. I was then tested to forgive and just when I forgave this awful sin against me I realized my sin burden was lifted and I was saved by faith through the Holy Spirit. The Lord God taught me we are baptized at birth with water and later through faith by the Holy Spirit. We must be born of water and the spirit as written in the bible and also many do not know that is when we are born again, less a man be born again he will not enter the kingdom of God. In my rebirth I even died and was reborn in that same moment as I see my life flash before my eyes in just a few seconds like I always seen in movies but never understood and I truly could see with open eyes. Jesus has the power over life and death so only through Him could this be possible. In my life I was baptized a couple times by water but always felt empty until His Holy Baptism. When I was saved I was standing and had to lay down on the couch as I felt so weak but in total joy and comfort without even understanding what was happening for a couple minutes. To me it was not so much me forgiving another but to show God I am worthy to be forgiven. I also was directed to the bible passages showing their will be a rapture of the church before the tribulation so I know believers have eternal life. He , GOD is so wonderful and loving. You are baptized now and need not prove more. He is returning very soon to catch us away for the marriage supper of the Lamb and eternity with Him. Praise, Glory and Honor be to God All Mighty, AMEN
@@tjhinch2532 It sounds like we both have had similar experiences. I still feel weary of `preaching' what to do to people as I myself am still learning. So I can't be dogmatic about anything until I have done more study and become self approved. I do have a sense that I have already been baptised in the Holy Ghost. The water baptism was before Christs crucifiction and was not Paul's gospel to the Gentiles. Most churches don't even teach this or say Paul is mistaken etc. He says he wasn't sent to baptise but to preach `the gospel', see below Pauls Gospel after christs death and resurection: 1 Corinthians 15 King James Version (KJV) 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: I think this is the key. When I believed humbly in my heart the above, and repented for my sins. I then recieved the Holy Spirit. Baptised by Christ himself. I am now sealed in his spiritual ark. Because I believed in what Jesus did on the cross, it required no works from me. I think many, like myself to start with, don't put the bible in context, of the timeframe and who is being spoken to. The Jews required `signs', the gentiles require `faith'. 1 Corinthians 12:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 1 King James Version (KJV) 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
@@2ndBirth Trust me..He will show you the way and supply you with the strength and wisdom so you will be comfortable and secure to share and spread the word. A good conformation is to see how John was told to Baptized the prison guard where he was kept. Was no submersion or water..Jesus is the Living water and we must be totally submerged in the Holy Spirit and He in us to be truly saved. Jesus said we must be Born again ( John 3:3) to see the Kingdom of God...Born of water and spirit... naturally in the womb and the spiritual baptism after we are born again...That is our baptism when we accept the free gift and let the Holy spirit into our life. I am no perfect preacher but I do know I was saved and it was not because of water in a building with unsaved persons but by accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and he paid our sin dept in full so we may have eternal life.
@@tjhinch2532 Thanks for taking the time to give me the info. I thought the same thing when I read about baptism of water and of spirit. Mothers womb and spiritually inside of us. Like you say, the Holy Ghost does guide us, Paul talks about this all through Corinthians. I think the Holy Ghosts guidance is gentle. I was wondering about baptism and whether to get it in the name of father, son, holy ghost or in the name of Jesus Christ. Then when I was looking into it I kept thinking "Corinthians 2 1" in my head. I had a look at 1 Corinthians 1:21 assuming it is probably that verse. It says: 1 Corinthians 1:21 King James Version (KJV) 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. Maybe it isn't connected but last weekend I was reading my bible, enjoying the Sabbath on Saturday. I was looking out my window, it was late evening but still quite light with a blue sky. I saw a star blinking brightly, I moved and checked I wasn't seeing a reflection or something but it kept blinking randomly in white light. It wasn't a plane, it just blinked for a couple of minutes and then disappeared. It wasn't moving in any direction, it was just in the same position. I've never seen anything like this before. Prior to my holy ghosy experience I had a vivid dream of Jesus in a doorway and then he shined light on my all night giving me rest. This also ties in with what I've read in the bible sinse then. Jesus says he is the `door' and the `light'. God bless.
That’s awesome! So happy for you! I’m curious to know why you feel that you don’t need to be baptized because of the infilling of the Holy Ghost. The Bible makes it really clear that we must be baptized. Read Col 2:11-12, mark 16:16, Romans 6, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38, in Acts 10:48 it is a command by Peter. Your experience with God is wonderful, but it doesn’t mean you should not be baptized. We can’t pick and choose what we do or do not do according to scripture. You should be baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ not the titles father son and Holy Ghost. The catholic encyclopedia vol 2 page 263 admits that the Catholic Church changed the wording to father, son, Holy Ghost. It should have been consistent with Luke 24:47 which says in His name, Jesus. Read the book of Acts and the scriptures in colossians and Romans. Hope this help as you begin your heavenly journey. My journey began 47 years ago and I’m still learning!😉👍
Water Baptismal Conversion:...Pastor David Pawson, a British Baptist is also on the same page....popular TH-cam Presbyterian Pastor Doug Wilson as well ....why ???..because its in the Bible...they both have Baptism messages on TH-cam...this simple and clear Bible truth is slowly seeping out...despite decades of unscriptural practice...
We must go back to apostolic times. When Jesus has simplified things it's the people who adds into his teachings and make things harder. We must believe the word of Jesus which gives us a clear understanding of our bearings that leads us to a change to be baptised. Belief is the key. Because it's disbelief that led to every other sin. Jesus paid it all for sin. The gift of Holy Spirit is a promise to every believer. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit for the redemption at his return. He works with us through his Spirit. Baptism is a must in Gods redemption plan. Our Saviour Jesus who was God in the flesh sets the example when he was baptised in the river Jordan. I wish u quote every scripture on the subject. At least stage by stage. God bless u.
@@Platypus_Official I’d encourage you to study that on your own. My understanding is yes that is what was commanded. Read through the gospels and then follow up with acts which serves the purpose of establishing the church and spreading the gospel from the apostles to the new converts. Consider the fact that Jesus commands baptism at the end of the gospels (one example is Mathew 28:18-20) and then when the apostles carry on the teaching Acts 2:38 commands baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins paralleling John’s baptism teaching at the beginning of the gospels. Look at all of the conversion accounts through Acts where water baptism is an initial step to conversion and not an after thought. There are plenty other scriptures looking at baptism this way (my favorite is 1 Peter 3:21 where it literally says baptism now SAVES you) and far less that can be interpreted as baptism being unnecessary. If you need more on this I’d encourage just studying the Bible without the influence of others. God makes what is necessary obvious but we still need to put in the effort to study and actually read what He wants. I’ll be praying for you as God shows you what He wants.
@@Platypus_Official The scripture says man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God. We see Jesus quote his very words when the devil tried to tempt him. Why I say Jesus is because during the old Covenant period he was Lord God. A and in the New Covenant he's Lord Jesus Christ. There never existed more than one divine being from eternity. The old testament is very clear about it. We must look at things through God's plan of salvation. Obedience to his word and the examples he has set is of importance. True faith comes from his word as the scripture says. Jesus says we must continue as the scripture says. We see preachers misled people. We need to understand what baptism pictures through the scripture. The word of God is eternal. Believers receive the Holy Spirit of God as a gift after baptism. They first believe the word of God which lead them to be baptised. Its not just a ritual but the step to salvation Jesus being the lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. We see it honoured by believers when the New Covenant church was inaugerated. Many things took place. Look to what the apostles and prophet did and believed. The foundation of the church is laid on them. God bless you. Pls be free to ask anything you need to know.
@@mrsplashman10 God be with you. Jesus sets the example. We aught to follow him. We see in the scriptures what took place at the river Jordan. Its the same with us today who gets baptised in the name of Jesus. Jesus himself says those who believe and are baptised will be saved (Mark 16:16) He's the way. Disbelief leads to disobedience.
Every Example of a conversion and becoming a Christian has the person repenting, being baptized for the remission of sins, the receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. You are not a Christian until then. The Sinners Prayer is not in the Bible. Why is Baptism such an Issue. Baptism is not a work, it is an act of Faith. Faith is an action word. not Blind Faith. Even Paul did not become a Christian until he repented and was Baptized.
I beg everyone to please accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. He loves u so much to give up His life for our sins. He's the only way to heaven and to GOD Almighty. He has authority here on earth and heaven.
Now what you just stated isn't what the Bible says at all. It never says to accept Jesus into your heart. Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 2. Great Commission Matt 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” II. Church age: 1. The first recorded Gospel Sermon: Acts 2:37-38 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 2. The Samaritans conversion. Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. III. Individual conversions 1 . Simons Conversion Acts 8:13 Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed. 2. . The conversion of the Eunich Acts 8:36, 38-39 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 3. Paul's Conversion Acts 9:18 And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; Recount of his conversion Acts 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’ 4. Cornelius Converted Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. 5. Lydia Converted Acts 16:15 And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us. IV. Other Churches 1. The Corinthians Acts 18:8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. 2. At Ephesus Acts 19:5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 3. Paul recounts this conversion. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name. Acts 22:16 ASV bible.com/bible/12/act.22.16.ASV V. Baptism explained in Epistles: 1. Puts us in Christ Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 2. Burried with Him. Romans 6: 3-4 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 3. Saves us I Peter 3:21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 4. All put into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
This is one of the most simple and powerful sermons on baptism and the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
Check out Derrek Prince on water Baptism it is very good
@@blessedbythehighest6021 I checked him out. I agree, it is good. Thank you.
I was just about to write the same thing. One of the very best sermons I’ve ever heard on this topic. So blessed to hear it.
There is no baptism of H. SP. today... Eph. 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Ephesians 4:5 KJV
bible.com/bible/1/eph.4.5.KJV
One baptism is water baptism... Commandment of Jesus...
Baptism of H. SP. was a promise given only to the 12 apostles
Happened only 2 times in the N. T.
1. On Jews. acts 2
2. Gentiles acts 10....
After this there was no H. SP. BAPTISM.
@@1john4six I'm still trying to find out if I can believe in God, but it makes it difficult when people call others out like this, not saying it's wrong to check someone, but calling him a false prophet and using a scripture out of context to do so. The scripture you mention is ironically part of a series of verses denouncing the act of creating division. Verse 13 implies they were baptized on higher authority by stating "have any of you been baptized in the name of Paul?" He further states v.14-15 he's thankful that he didn't personally baptize most of them so none could boast they were baptized in his name, because v. 17, as you stated, Paul writes "Christ didn't send him to baptize, but rather to preach the good news..."
I've seen other videos of his, and while this one may not mention it, Francis Chan makes a point of mentioning, this is how he interprets the words placed in front of him, and he is willing to discuss and explore alternate perspectives openly, through the scriptures.
Instead of condemning, ignorance, it's better to teach, and be open to learn, please keep that in mind, so your words aren't misinterpreted as sowing seeds of disunity, vs what seems to be your goal of being sure people aren't led astray by clever speech, and rather hold strong to the scriptures, and God's word.
Outstanding message. Right on..... living for Jesus. Thank you, Francis Chan
Thanks Francis for sound teaching. The day after God showed me my sins I was so affraid that I wanted to be baptized as soon as possible. Now I am still in the good fight, although I have been knocked out at times on the battlefield. Love from Amsterdam in Holland.
Unlike many you followed the Bible examples.
The sinner's prayer is not in scripture anywhere. Every convert in the book of Acts was baptized!
Jesus: "... But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Luke 18:13-14 ESV
@@MrReierz Very nice, but can you find that prayer being prescribed for salvation?
@@TearingDownIdols "went down to his his house justified". The term justified is often used in Bible to describe someone who is righteous before God. Being righteous before God is often synonymous with salvation.
Also, let's not forget the thief on the cross
@@MrReierz If I had a nickel for every time someone threw the thief on the cross at me, I'd have more money than a televangelist.
Christ, being God, had power to forgive sin while he walked among us. The new testament had not yet been established at the time of that incident because, as Hebrews states, a testament is not in effect until the death of the testator. Christ hadn't died yet. Once he had died and risen, he established immersion for remission of sins.
@@TearingDownIdols, what bible passage can you refer to which shows that Jesus's words before his death is not valid for salvation?
Just to make a point…. In the scriptures when they were repentant..they were baptized immediately. They didn’t wait a few days or a week. It was immediate. Which I think is a very important point.
So if you don't get an opportunity to get baptized after you repent and get in a tragic accident and die you don't go to heaven? God is not going to say sorry you didn't get baptized while you were alive so you don't get saved.
It's the very SAME argument Satan whispered in Eve's ear; Did God really say that? This denial began with a bunch of murderers and misfits 600 years ago. God sent His son to die for us; were we worthy? No! He did it because He is a great and merciful God who loves His creation in spite of the stony hearts we carry around. All He asks is that we admit who we have been, and be willing to say "I'm wanting that old man that I WAS to die, once and for all."@@saulespino2510
Nailed it. As a recent Christian. I completley agree. You nailed it. I haven't asked a question since last weeks full acceptance. Within a week I decided I needed to be going to church. And the same day realized I needed to be Baptised.
Thank God for getting me on the straight path.And the obedience of following Jesus Christ.
When you are baptized, your sins are washed away and the result is a clean conscience - this is what 1 Pet 3:21 is saying.
Obedience to the gospel is the only way to start!
The phrase, “for the remission of sins,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. When our Lord Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt.26:26-29), He said these words with respect to the cup: “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (v.27-28). This clearly shows the reason that Christ shed His blood, i.e. the remission of sins. Indeed, the Hebrew writer affirms, “without shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins” (Hb.9:22). However, in Acts 2, when the people asked Peter what they must do to be saved, He said, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (v.38). Note that we are baptized for the very same reason that Jesus shed His blood. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
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@@followingchrist3660 YEP
A message that cuts right through to the heart of the matter. Thank you for this.
What a beautiful message taught from our God's Bible. This has helped me see God's way in such a pure and honest way and it's so simple and beautiful. This is exactly what I read about how i can be saved from my sins in the New Testament.
It is very easy to be baptized and we have problems to do something so simple but important.
“Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:38 NIV
@James Hanratty I see what you mean but you have to take and understand the context of what was going on in the scriptures you have mentioned.
1st) The Symbol of Water in the Bible, whether it be in the time of Noah, or when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan Woman and many other times symbolizes its importance in cleansing and heling.
2nd) Do you really believe Jesus needed to be baptized? He was already without sin, why did he have to be baptized? Well hopefully your answer was because it was wo show us how to get the Holy Spirit. And scripture backs that up. Being saved through Grace doe not give you the Holy Spirit, only Salvation through Baptism, After having a repentant heart grants you the Holy Spirit. As indicated through the actions JESUS himself took.
3rd) At the end of the Day the Bible is clear with it's message of Salvation. I for one can't Judge someone who claims to be saved to Grace because I am not God. But I can go into scripture and show a person the importance of Baptism in their walk and journey with Christ. So to conclude, when the day comes I wont be the judge on the thrown it will be God. I just read scripture and do my best to follow it.
@James Hanratty , I respectfully disagree.
Peter followed up with
Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, AND TO ALL THAT ARE AFAR, even AS MANY as the Lord our God shall call.
That covers everybody from then on. All of what God does for our salvation is from and because of His grace. There was nothing that came after this that changed this and no one after this point ever corrected, recinded, or backtracked what Peter said on this day,
Paul "reinforced" what Peter said.
Romans 6:4-7 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: [6] Knowing this, that OUR OLD MAN WAS CRUCIFIED WITH HIM, THAT THE BODY OF SIN MIGHT BE DESTROYED, that henceforth we should not serve sin. [7] For he that is dead IS FREED FROM SIN.
Those who use the Titus 3:5 argument are desperately grasping at straws. No one in the Bible ever associated baptism in water Jesus's name that Jesus commanded for his followers Matthew 28:19 with works of righteousness. The only connection ever mentioned between these two is found in commentators such as the one you provided here. You would need someone in the New Testament directly connecting the two, not just the words "do" and "righteousness" that was applied to Jesus's baptism.
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
The Body of Christ and the church are one and the same.
Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 5:11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Acts 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Galatians 1:13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
Since the body of Christ is the church and the church is the body of Christ, you do not have a case that there are two distinct an independent entities, between Pentecost and the days that Paul spoke of the body of Christ, with different governing rules.
There was no grace "age" that started after Pentecost. No such thing. Grace existed from the time of Jesus on earth, on through Pentecost, and beyond - without changing. It was all the same grace.
John 1:14,16-17 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. [16] And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. [17] For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 11:20-23 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. [21] And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. [22] Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. [23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
These were not Paul. Paul simply "continued" the "same" message of grace that was already underway.
There is no "next" dispensation of grace in the New Testament. This fabricated false narrative is only this new Paulinian's subculture's creation. It's not BIBLICAL, because people in the Bible never made such a distinction. The verses used to support this belief system are tenuous using only words that could mean one thing or another, nothing concrete, solid, or confirmational.
@James Hanratty, Part 2
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
was written in the same letter as and did not conflict with
Romans 6:4-7 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: [6] Knowing this, that OUR OLD MAN WAS CRUCIFIED WITH HIM, THAT THE BODY OF SIN MIGHT BE DESTROYED, that henceforth we should not serve sin. [7] For he that is dead IS FREED FROM SIN.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
was addressed to the same group about whom was also written and did not conflict with
Acts 18:7-8 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. [8] And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing BELIEVED, and WERE BAPTIZED.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
just like Paul said in
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
and we know that Paul believed as such in Acts 22:8,10 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. [10] And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
and yet was still in his sins 3 days later
Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Paul could not in either in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 or Romans 10:9 be prescribing to others that such belief was the end of the story in being saved, knowing it didn't happen that way with himself.
Anyone can cherry pick a scripture that talks about the component of belief in being saved and then "ADD" their addendum that it is exclusively belief. This is something never taught by the Bible and taught only by commentators.
By cherry picking scriptures in this fashion and forming a tapestry from them, one can try to get anything to appear how they like. But again, the Bible authors NEVER SAID the things (only found in your comments) themselves. They never spoke of an "age" of grace after Pentecost, or anything or anyone that would go with it.
Galatians 2:7-9 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; [8] (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) [9] And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Acts 15:7-11,14,22-23 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. [8] And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; [9] And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. [10] Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? [11] But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. [14] Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. [22] Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: [23] And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:......
Being that Peter vehemently opposed imposing a requirement that the gentiles get circumcised to be saved, it is not possible that he would then preach a gospel that came from and included circumcision, but rather was taking "the gospel" unto the circumcision or those circumcised as is reiterated in Galatians 2:9. and throughout the passage it repeats the gospel of "the uncirmcumcision" and gospel of "THE circumcision". Not the gospel of circumcision nor the gospel of uncircumcision.
I believe the NASB use of modern English conveys more clearly to us as it was intended. I believe the 1611 hearers would have understood it the same way.
Galatians 2:7-9 But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised [8] (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), [9] and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
@James Hanratty He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:16 KJV
THAT'S A DIRECT COMMANDMENT FROM CHRIST.
John's baptism of the people is the first mention of baptism in the Bible. Water was used in the Old Testament for ceremonial cleansing to remove uncleanness (Numbers 19:7), but there is no mention of complete immersion, particularly in connection with the removal of sin. Some have claimed that John was extending an old custom from the ancient days of Israel, but such is not found in the Bible. That baptism was a new rite is shown by the Jews’ question of John, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” (John 1:25). They questioned his right to add a new ordinance if he did not have sufficient authority. They understood that ordinary men cannot change the practices authorized by God.
John's purpose was to prepare people for the coming Christ (Matthew 11:10). Paul explained, "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). It wasn't the same as Christ's baptism. We see this in Ephesus, because after Paul explained the difference, the men in Ephesus were baptized again, this time into Christ (Acts 19:5).
best baptism sermon I heard!
I love your sessions Frances Chan. God does a perfect job using you to talk to his people. You are real and speak on every real issue with religious people. I uptell people that I dont believe in religion for it is to serve man. I strongly believe in God and the Holy Spirit though. Big difference between the two. Please pray for me, my daughter. Also for my ex girlfriend. We just had a nasty break up and she is acting completely careless and very disrespectful. I am having a hard time forgiving what she has done over and over and said repeatedly so please pray for all of us. We all live in Arctic Alaska. come here some day soon and go speak to all the religious people here. My people need the real deal and needs to be woken up to real truths. Hagd and God bless you always.
“Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”
1 Peter 3:21 NASB
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV
Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV
Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit.
Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you.
He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV
If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8
1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
@@timl5282 John 3:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Thank you, finally someone said what needed to be said, and not what half believers wanted to here to settle their guilt
Cristian _ it’s a very rude thing to label those that don’t believe our salvation is based upon baptism as “half believers”. Especially when there are a slew of verses that preach the contrary. Here’s one where GENTILES (which you are if you are not a Jew) received the Holy Spirit just as Jesus said they would.
“And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”
Acts 11:15-18 KJV
Don’t turn this into something that divides the body of Christ. The world attacks Christians enough and we don’t need to start turning on each other. Let iron sharpen iron and let’s hash these things out instead of writing off a large portion of Christ’s followers. Please, explain how the verse above backs up the necessity for baptism in order to receive the Holy Spirit. I encourage you to investigate whom Peter was addressing on the day of Pentecost. Something changed between Jew and Gentile after the death of Thomas. The New covenant was formed and Jews had to be washed with water per their laws in order to be ushered into the new covenant. Gentiles were never part of the old covenant. Something changed... to deny this is a blatant disregard of the scriptures.
Thank you.
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Amen, truth brother good preaching!
Baptism represents the death (dying to sin) being buried as Christ was in the tomb and rising up out of the water like Christ rose. Death-burial-resurrection
After studying the bible with hundreds of people, the reason people don't believe in baptism is not because they have a different interpretation of scripture. They refuse to believe in baptism because they refuse to believe they are currently lost.
believe on the Lord JESUS Christ to be saved. Yes and the only way to get the Holy Spirit is to BELIEVE THE GOSPEL. In this dispensation of Grace no one is getting the Holy Spirit because they repented and got baptized.
Bingo. As the saying goes, it's easier to fool people than to convince them they've been fooled.
@@jesseljones4991 Do you even Bible, bro?
@@TearingDownIdols Great quote to apply in this context.
I like that the way Pastor Chan keeps it simple trust,repent and obey because there is no other way to be happy in Jesus.
Amen Francis! Preach on!!
When they asked "what shall we do?" it clearly indicates that they BELIEVED what Peter had just told them about Jesus being Lord, and the Messiah, and He deserved to be followed. So their question then was basically...ok so now what? What do we do now? Peter then said ok now you should give up your sins, die to self and testify to others by repentance and baptism. Who was baptized?- Only "Those who accepted his message"!(verse 41) Meaning those who believed that Jesus is Christ and Lord. Belief always comes first,- or baptism is just a bath. Great message.
I appreciate you attitude and thoughtfulness. Right on through your statement "...die to yourself..." Afterward you made a statement that doesn't seem to line up with scripture. You said "testify to others by repentance and baptism" Can you support that with scripture? My question is sincere. In Acts8:27-39, the Ethopian eunuch was baptized with no one to witness it except Phillip the man who baptized him. Repentance is something we do to be right with God. We turn from a life of sin to a life lived for God. (Acts 17:30, 2 Peter 3:9) When we are baptized our sins are washed away Acts 22:16. Rom 6:4 teaches that after we are baptized (by faith of course) then we walk in newness of life (born again). In Rom 6:6.and our old self is crucified. That is when our sinful self dies and we are freed from sin. Hope this makes sense. God bless you in your journey.
@@mikebrenneman2855 The Scripture you reference, taken together, can be interpreted as you have, and in no other way! Any other violates the rules of hermeneutics and logic. Jesus said it; it must be taken as said by THS.
HE said: "Have you not read?"
HE said: "I speak exactly THE WILL of My Father, because HE told me what to say and how to say it. His WORD is Eternal Life ... Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter Heaven. Those who do the will of MY FATHER are the only ones."
The question humans must answer: Do you believe everything Jesus said in answer to, "Who will be saved?"???
Oh my - so so many comments. Its so simple - the private and public confession that changes lives for ever. Its incredibly holy deep moment. Its nothing like joining the gym or 12 steps to heaven..........ask Him to explain why He wants you to be baptised. He longs for a relationship with you
Plain truth, plainly explained, praise God!
The blood of jesus washed us completely clean of all our sins. Christ is the perfect sacrifice that cleansed our sins once and for all. It is through faith in him that we died with christ and rose up again with him. We no longer live but Christ lives in us. Our mind may still be subject to get dirty with the thinking of the world, therefore we need to continually be reminded of Christ's good news of what He did for us and who we are in Him throughout the scriptures. We began our reconciled relationship with God through faith and we'll leave this world through faith. Every good work is Christ in us, nothing we can boast about.
Why cant people understand this? Everyone in the NT got baptized when they heard the message. People quit being disobedient. Thank you pastor Chan I'll see you in heaven. May God the Father and Christ Jesus grace,peace and mercy never depart you
Read Acts chapter 10
Amen, acts 2 : 38 Then peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised EVERY ONE OF YOU(if he says every one of you, it's clear this is a commandment) in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and he shall receive the gift of the holy ghost.
@@Metarig Look into dispensationalism. A lot of people don't rightly divide the scripture. That's why there are all these denominations with false teachings.
What has that got to do with anything? "The promise is for you, your children and for are who are far off, for all of those whom the Lord our God will call." That's the beauty of it. Because we have the Bible, we can read it for ourselves and not be clouded by what the 30k different "sects" have to say. @@Metarig
@@Metarig I got baptized as an infant as a catholic, and I completely reject that baptism..it was false. An infant cannot have faith, therefore an infant cannot confess Jesus as Lord. I was baptized as an adult when I read the Bible. I got baptized based on what I read in the scriptures, not based on any particular church doctrine. I happened to be baptized in the Boston Church of Christ, but "name" of the church has nothing to do with it. I did it because it is commanded by Jesus.
Baptism saves us but it's because it is the place where we come into contact with the blood of Christ...and that blood is what saves. Baptized into his death...that's where he's blood was shed. Sins are washed away not by water...but by Christ blood...the method God chose for washing of sins by Christ blood this to take place was in the obedient act of submitting to baptism, by faith, not merit. You rise a new creature into Christ, added by God to his church. A Christian, nothing more and nothing less.
Ditto. Amen. This. Yes.
Wow always had the special feeling about baptism and at last I now know what its all about . Thanks so much
Grace And Peace, George. You do know, of course, that *God Desires us to:*
*..."walk by faith, not by sight..." (2 Corinthians 5 : 7 KJB!)*
{of course, faith would "Exclude _feelings,"_ Correct?}
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So, _Concerning_ *The #1 {"special feeling" **_Divider_* in christendom:
Have you Ever Prayerfully/Carefully _Considered:_
Yes, *It Is Scripturally True,* _water_ WAS Necessary, In *God's **_Previous_*
*Dispensation of LAW, "But NOW, In HIS Dispensation Of GRACE,"* is NO LONGER
Required, *Due To "HIS Revelation Of The MYSTERY, With **_Only_** ONE Baptism!"* -----------------------------------------------------
{ *FULL "study"* in "link" below...} - - *BaptismS Scriptural SUMMARY!:* And,
*Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:*
*LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen:
*God’s **_Previous_** “Dispensation Of HIS LAW!”:*
Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄
The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS =
A) water, For remission of sins!:
(Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37)
(Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25)
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B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders!
(Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49;
*Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16)
*Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_*
*God’s **_CURRENT_** “Dispensation Of HIS GRACE!”:*
*God’s “Revelation Of HIS Mystery!”/PURE GRACE!:*
►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄
*_Today:_** Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,*
*Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!*
*(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;*
*Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)*
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Conclusion: *(1) God's ONE Baptism **_Today?_** = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO?
(2) Will _agreeing_ *With God About HIS “One Baptism,” For **_Today,_*
STOP Division, And, *_Start To Bring UNITY among HIS saints!_*
*(Ephesians 4 : 3-6; 1 Corinthians 1 : 9-10 KJB)?*
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Due to ALL The "Confusion" of ALL "religions," I simply live by:
*RULE # 1: Always Exalt The LIVING Word, The LORD JESUS CHRIST, And*
*HIS Preserved/Inspired/Profitable Written Word! ALONE!! ABOVE All Else!*
*(Psalm 148 : 13, 138 : 2; 1 Corinthians 4 : 6 KJB!)* Amen?
Rule # 2: IF And WHEN you "start" Lifting up men/women/religion/their "UNinspired
writings/traditions!," Then, *IMMEDIATELY REFER* yourSELF *To RULE # 1!!*
Amen, And AMEN!
Again, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed!*
Saint Christopher
*Very Important QuestionS!:*
*Is it not Possible That God's Answer Of "NO* water baptism, for us *Today," Under*
*HIS PURE GRACE, Absolutely Vanquishes* "Satan's Confusion" Into *OBLIVION!!?*
Is water *Required By God* _Today?_ *ALL BIBLE baptismS* "study" *(#7)* is here:
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If you have preached that I would not even have made an effort to listen to it. Jesus is the Only example and if water baptism was so important to him,how can you just decide to throw it out. For me there is no question, We must be baptized in water, after all Jesus said it is the will of God our Father. Im Afrikaans and that is what my Bible say. NIV: Matt 4:15 "It is proper to do this
@@georgesinclair7589 Thanks So Much. Have a Great day.
Chris
*(2 Timothy 2 : 15; 1 Corinthians 3 : 6-15 KJB!)*
I’m gonna come before God perfect! Not because of anything I’ve done but because of what Christ did on my behalf and since I am in his body I will be seen as him!
You MUST be baptized to be Saved, to be a Christian. - 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Paul describes his conversion experience in Acts 22. He had already seen the Risen Jesus and had been fasting and praying but it isn't until verse 16 when he is told "And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord" that was the point of when Paul's sins were washed away
Faith is following Jesus, because we trust in Jesus.
I wish Frances also would have touched on Romans 6, Galatians 3:27, and Colosians 2:11-15... so many powerful verses about being baptized(immersed) into Christ...so powerful
If you read Rom 6 and Col 2:11,12 literally (e.g. like a child), then you will see that baptism frees you from the power of sin - does that "freedom" sound like "salvation" to you? If you want eternal life, you are going to need that freedom. If that's what baptism DOES, then who cares what it "represents" or "symbolizes?"
And this relationship with Jesus Christ and my Father God.
Pastor Chan Please Pray for me, Consume me Oh God! May I always Choose you oh God! I want to be Absolutely Yours, May I always choose You Father God even in any discomfort that I must bear! I Only want YOU God! Please forgive me for all, Any Sins that I am guilty of!
Acts 2:38 says it all don’t questions Gods plan just do it.
Read the whole book of acts its a book of transition... (Kjv)
are you a israelites? if not dont fool youself
@@rednut6845 AMEN! And *Then Read, Re-read, and RE-Read*
*Romans Through Philemon And "Receive" God's PURE GRACE!* Amen?
bro Chris
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Acts 2:36 English Standard Version (ESV)
36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
ARE YOU THE ONE WHO CRUCIFIED CHRIST???
dont be ignorant start with act 2:36 its for the jews if it is not then why you never follow acts 2:45???
Please Read "Muscle and a Shovel" or listen to the Book Reading on TH-cam.
3:55 I love how he doesn’t quote Acts 2:38 correctly… absolutely amazing.
He isn't the ONLY ONE who does that. Most of the trinitarians miss quote, or leave the name of Jesus OUT of Acts 2:38. If they leave that name out of baptism, they ONLY got wet in the water. They might just as well go play in a mud puddle. Nothing Was accomplished!
No man cometh onto the father but by me,,,the way the truth the light
Francis you make good points. I believe baptism is a command and a repentant heart will want to do it. What if someone dies before having the chance to get baptized though they seemed to give their life to Jesus?Some churches will claim that person went to hell which doesn’t sit right with me. I’m afraid of being arrogant by telling others that their baptism is the point of salvation (with belief and repentance present at the same time). How do I think about this dilemma?
If they were following Christ why were they not baptized? It’s right there in the Bible. Clear as a bell. And, he covers this kind of question in this lesson.
Read John 3:1-8 when Jesus is talking to Nicodemus
Just obey it. It’s so simple and, as usual, man makes it so difficult. Hear, believe - then you have the RIGHT to BECOME a Christian. Because you heard and believed, THEN you OBEY! SO YOU NOW Repent - Turn away from your old life, BE BAPTIZED (Christ did it FOR YOU SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND HOW IT’S TO BE DONE - no question!!!) for the remission of your sins - they are washed away! Now go and sin no more! You now have the avenue of prayer for praise, for thankfulness for forgiveness and for requests to be made known to God.
I think it's where John the Baptist said I baptize you with water but there's one who will come and he will baptize you with FIRE🔥
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1 Peter 3:21 - "21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you- not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, "
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Water baptism is for the remission of sins. Because of the shed blood of Christ ,during water baptism the Holy Spirit remits our sins by circumcising our conscience, removing the guilt from past sins, and restoring it to its' original childlike sensitivity to wilful sin.
This is the new covenants' antitype of the old covenants type of cleansing the temple with blood and water in order for the Spirit of God to occupy it.
Under the old covenant the Spirit would only occupy the temple temporarily because as the writer of Hebrew wrote that the blood of bulls and goats could remove " consciousness of sins" which is guilt.
The blood of Christ can so that the Holy Spirit can permanently occupy the temple of our bodys'.
Amen! Finally, someone in the comment section understands baptism.
Kudos to Francis Chan for realizing the necessity of baptism for receiving the Holy Spirit too, for without the indwelling of the Spirit of God there is no remission of sin either because we cannot achieve it on our own. Baptism is God's providence for all this to take place. All we need to do is trust the Word of God and obey.
Hallelujah
Thank you Francis.
Being baptized is a command from the King himself (John 3:3-5) There's so much division with this topic and I sincerely believe its because the enemy has his hand in it, trying to stop many from being born again. Just like Pastor Chan said, why all the questions? just do and obey :) Ive heard so many arguments on this and the theories some come up with just sounds like excuses to get out of doing it, its not too late if you see the truth instead fighting it. Also look at Matthew 28:18-20.
I want to get baptized and all I just question weather if I die before i get the chance to get baptized in water would that bar me from his kingdom
@@timv9242 I was thinking about the same thing! But if you've made the decision in your heart ,that you want to get baptised and you die before doing it, you will still be with God because He looks at your heart😍 But donnt think of that too much, let's just both do it before its too late 😆😂
Tim V yeah just like Sam said, if you feel the urgency to do so, go make it happen. I don’t believe God would allow anything like that to happen to you before you are able to be baptized so don’t be afraid. Walk in faith and know that he’s got you.
@@timv9242 Hello Tim! How are you? As Acts 22:16 states, I say the same to you: Why are you delaying? Get up and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name! I share a lot of Scripture regarding baptism under the videos entitled: "Obeying The Gospel" and "Washing of Regeneration". But keep in mind, baptism makes no sense outside of the gospel. For this reason, watch my video prior to the video on "Obeying the Gospel." Hope this helps! God bless you, my friend!
Who controls life and death?
He asked why we didn’t stumble upon this idea centuries ago. One movement did. The Restoration Movement.
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Yes! Yes! Yes!
3 months ago I asked God for my forgiveness and come into my heart because I really do believe Jesus dies on the cross for all of our sins but this time has been so much different from all the times before. This time I've wanted to read my bible and pray every single day and without going to Church on Sunday or going to bible study on Wednesday I feel empty so ive since added Monday to go hear Sundays service again. I've never been baptized but I'm signed up & I can't wait but I'm learning so much I have to Thank God for accepting me its by all by his Grace but I now understand I've got work to do & want so bad to do the work to help others like me understand the steps after they are saved. Eternity is very important now instead of what I thought I use to desire in this life here on earth.
You shouldn't have to "sign up" to be baptized. Once you believe and understand what baptism is, you should be baptized. Baptism is for remission of sins (Acts 2:38), is into Christ (Romans 6:3), clothes you with Christ (Galatians 3:27), saves you (Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21). You're the right track if you're studying God's word and please make sure you continue to access the word to answer questions. For instance, if someone tells you that baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace, tell them to show you that in the scriptures. It's not there. Always side with God over men!
You are Saved but you do have to baptize cause Jesus commanded it and it is in Jesus name. He also commanded to love one another. Not like this people saying you're damned to Hell cause you haven't baptized. They are belittling Jesus and his sacrifice by giving Gods glory to they're own works.
EMERSON SIBRIAN Baptism is not a work of men but a work of God. It’s God that removes your sins in that water, not you. It’s still grace and the work of God and not the work of men. I’ve never known a person who brags about getting wet.
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV
Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV
Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit.
Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you.
He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV
If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8
1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
Live Poetic Is it not you getting into the water though? Is repenting asking for forgiveness and following God’s will mean you’re not saved? Obviously like Emerson was saying you will want to be baptized because you’re are saved, you will want to do his will. It’s not the baptism it’s self that saves you. It just doing God’s will that saves you and accept his sacrifice and him into your heart isn’t? Or now i have to be saved by going into the water? I mean i will now that i know that God say’s to, but are you really telling me I would have went to hell because I wasn’t baptized so Jesus’s sacrifice wasn’t enough? I think it was. I will be getting baptized now that I know but I just don’t agree i would have went to hell, as a confessing and truly repented Christian that has accepted the Holy Spirit, i do not believe God who is a righteous and just God would not sent me to hell for that. At least i do not believe only he knows the answer to if he would or not.
That’s just my thoughts I highly suggest people get baptized if the know to do. That’s what it says in the Bible to do. I’m not taking in chances, however i do not believe it will be giving me Holy Spirit as I believe i have already received it there’s no way i could beat all the sin i have jf i hadn’t through God, Ive beaten smoking pot, anger, smoking cigs, drinking, porn, all through the power of Jesus Christ. Don’t even have temptations for alcohol or drugs anymore...There’s no way you could do that on your own. Anyways God bless you all.
I’m curious as to people’s opinion on this. But please don’t just bash the heck at of me. Keep this verse in mind when evangelizing
Proverbs 15 King James Version (KJV)
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
1 Peter 3:21 Baptism,chich corresp9onds to this, now saves you -- Baptism is necessary to be saved
What is required for salvation is to understand, trust, believe and have faith in this gospel.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 King James Version
15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Ephesians 1 :13 King James Version
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Acts 18:8
Paul had seen to it that these folk had been baptized.
Thanks Father for showing people
How the gift of The Holy Spirit is received through this bondservant of God!
OBEY THE Gospel! READ about the 13 New Testament conversions in the book of Acts. And finally read Colossians 2:10-13 about the New life in Christ, your union with Him and baptism.
BE CAREFULL H2O SALVATION IS NOT THE GOSPEL
1 Corinthians 1:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
Amen. Baptism is Salvation!!
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“There is also an antitype which now saves us-baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.”
I Peter 3:21-22 NKJV
God saves man by grace, when man obeys God by/through faith. When man responds by obedience, to conditions that God sets in place, by faith, God responds in providing to man. This principal has been the same from the beginning of time. Today we are to hear the word of God, the gospel. Believe that Christ is the son of God. Repent of our sins. Confess that Christ is the son of God. Then be baptized (a submissive act) by faith INTO Christ, INTO his body (the church), and at that moment when one has been buried into His death coming into contact with that which saves, the blood of Christ shed at his death, we are cleansed and washed of our sins and they are then remitted. God at that moment adds us (we don't join) the church of or belonging to Christ, the body of the saved. One is then just a Christian, nothing more and nothing less. Not a denominational Christian, just a Christian. Live faithfully although imperfect and Christ will return taking his bride, the church, the body of the saved, home to be with him in heaven. The faith that saves is the faith that obeys.
1861 olesamnle .There is only one way to be baptized in to the body of Christ his Church that is by baptism of the Holy spirit 1 Cor. 12 : 12 - 13 ; I hope you are not saying water baptism gets you in to the body of Christ . . You are right , the saved believers who make up his Church will be called out to meet Christ in the air because
we are the Church . God Bless .
@@donaldcooley897 The first thing one should observe is that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was never given as a command to be administered by man, nor was it to be obeyed by man. The baptism of the Holy Spirit was a promise to be received by certain men chosen for a certain purpose. When Jesus spoke on the subject between His resurrection and His ascension, He appeared to the chosen apostles, speaking to them things concerning the kingdom of God (Acts 1:1-3). Among the things spoken to them were the following words: “ … wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” {He said,} “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now” (Acts 1:4-5 NAS). Overjoyed at this statement they asked, “ … Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6 NAS). To this question Jesus replied with the following promise, “ … It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:7-8 NAS). It is clear that while John could and did baptize in water it was Christ, and only Christ, who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. Another fundamental thing to be noticed here is that John did not mean to include all disciples, with reference to being baptized in the Holy Spirit; neither did he mean that all of the multitude, which heard him, would receive the baptism of fire. He simply made a prophetic declaration, regarding these matters, to the multitudes that heard him.
The logical question to ask now is who was baptized with the Holy Spirit? There can be no doubt regarding those who were promised the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The promise was made to the apostles. The very nature of the baptism of the Holy Spirit will bear evidence of this fact. Having been told they would receive the promise of the Father and would be clothed with power from on high, the apostles tarried in Jerusalem, as instructed, until it should be received (Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4). The apostles were the chosen ambassadors of Christ, to be guided by the Holy Spirit, revealing all truth (2 Cor. 5:18-20; John 16:13). In order for them to reveal all truth, and nothing but the truth, there was the necessity of complete possession of their speech and their writings, being completely endued by the Holy Spirit, or baptized with the Holy Spirit (John 15:16). The twelve, including Matthias, did wait, and on the Pentecost following the Lord’s resurrection, “ … And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance” (Acts 2:4 NAS). There follows an account of the preaching on that day and included in the preaching are both things Jesus had said to them and things He had not said to them. Peter later refers to this occasion as “the beginning” (Acts 11:15). The baptism in the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to recall infallibly what Jesus taught and to relate infallibly what Jesus wanted men to know but which He had not taught prior to His ascension. Further, to convince men that they spoke the truth from God, the baptism of the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to perform miracles as evidence they were God-sent (Heb. 2:3-4). Therefore, Paul could argue that he really was an apostle for he was not one whit behind the chiefest, in that he performed the signs of an apostle (2 Cor. 11:5; 12:11-12).
We turn our attention to the case found in Acts 10 regarding the conversion of Cornelius and his household. First, it is important to note carefully that in Acts 11, and according to verse 4, Peter explained all the circumstances surrounding the conversion of Cornelius according to the order of occurrence! “But Peter began {speaking} and {proceeded} to explain to them in orderly sequence … ” (Acts 11:4 NAS). Then in verse 15 Peter said, “And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as {He did} upon us at the beginning.” If the Spirit fell upon Cornelius as Peter began speaking, then it is clear that when the Spirit came Peter had not been speaking. And, if Peter had not been speaking, and if saving faith comes by the hearing of the Word (Rom. 10:17), then when the Spirit came Cornelius was without saving faith (in the Christ). And, if Cornelius was a Christian when the Spirit came, then he was a Christian without faith in Christ and without complying with the terms of the gospel of Christ.
The fact of the matter is that Cornelius was to come to have the salvation in the Christ as a consequence of the words which Peter would speak to him (Acts 11:14). At the time the Holy Spirit came upon Cornelius these words had not been spoken. Later, Peter commanded Cornelius and his household “to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 10:48 NAS). This baptism, in the name of Christ, was for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) and that he might be added to the Lord’s church (Acts 2:47). It is crystal clear that the baptism of the Holy Spirit on Cornelius, in Acts 10, had nothing to do with salvation from alien sins!
What, then, was the purpose of Holy Spirit baptism? In Acts 2 the purpose was to make it clear to Jewish people that it was God’s plan for them to hear, to believe, and to obey the pure gospel of Jesus Christ. However, in Acts 10 the purpose was to make it clear to Jews and to Gentiles that it was God’s plan for the Gentiles to hear, to believe, and to obey the gospel of Jesus Christ just as the Jews. Therefore, God has one plan for Jew and Gentile alike. The very point which convinced the Jews that Gentiles could be saved was Peter’s reference to the fact that God gave to the Gentiles the miraculous manifestation of the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:16-18). If this was the use which Peter made of the matter, it must have been the purpose for which God gave it!
It must be obvious, therefore, that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was not essential to one’s salvation. In our day there is no such thing as a baptism of the Holy Spirit; and since there are only two distinct cases in the entire New Testament of Holy Spirit baptism, Holy Spirit baptism had nothing to do with salvation and the remission of sins.
@@1861olesamule As past Evangelist
on radio and preacher and taught in Churches in the south . I have in countered many people who belongs to different denomination that have their own ideas about what Christ is saying about Baptism . water baptism and spiritual Baptism . every saved believer knows the symbolic meaning of water baptism . and saved believers know what it is to be baptized in to the body of Christ by the spirit . Most of your comment has nothing to do with salvation . Which is by the quickening
of the spirit once we by faith believe we are baptized in to the one Body of Christ by the one spirit .1 Cor. 12 : 12 - 13 ; You need to read the scriptures if are saved and indwelled with the spirit . the spirit will teach you all things John 14 : 26 ; and to know the spiritual meaning of the word of God you must have the spirit of God in you 1 Cor. 2 : 10 - 13 ; every saved believer knows that with out the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin Hebrews 9 : 22 ; I don`t care how many times you are dunked in water , it has nothing to do with regenerating the person who is dead in Sins . It is the quickening of the
spirit that gives eternal life John 6 : 63 ;
and Eph. 2 : 5 ; by the spirit we are born again . and we become a new creation in Christ , we are born from above the Old man is dead and the New man the spiritual man which is born from God
is the Church the body of Christ . it is holy as Christ is Holy Eph. 5 : 27 ; You can for get about the apostles and their
filling of the spirit it has nothing to do with the salvation of sinners who are saved by faith believing on the lord Jesus Christ for everlasting life .
Eph 2 : 8 - 9 ; John 3 : 16 ; John 5 : 24 ;
John 6 : 40 ; John 6 : 47 ; so you can get off of the water baptism horse and
believe what the scriptures say a bout salvation by faith in the Gospel of Christ .
I agểe with you
I have to believe that when you have understood that Jesus said be baptized and be saved.Thats what he said.
WOW
I was baptized 3 times When I was 12 When I baptized my sister
and in 2018 at Northwood Church
Dear George,
Though you commented a month ago, I hope you are able to come across this comment.
You say you were baptized three times, I must ask, how were you baptized those three times?
Were you baptized in titles? or were you baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
I totally agree baptism is a command. What I’m wrestling with is whether believing its part of what saves us (without faith, baptism is just getting wet) and if believing in baptism that saves us is a slap in the face to Christ saying that his death wasn’t enough to forgive by making baptism a thing I must do to obtain it. I’ve already been baptized but am concerned about making sure I teach true doctrine.
1 Peter 3:21 says that baptism saves. Baptism is only baptism if it is based on faith. Baptism is a participation in the death of Jesus Rom 6:1ff. It is the point in time when we bury the old man and rise to walk in newness of life. It washes away our sins Acts 22:16. Baptism if not based on faith is only getting wet. Also if it is not based on a commitment to a lifetime of repentance it is only getting wet. However when you believe that Jesus died for our sins, and that He is the virgin born son of God, if you are willing to repent of sin, as you confess His name, then when we are baptized we are baptized into His death. It was that death that bought our salvation collectively as mankind, and it is our penalty for sin that He takes upon himself, because the wages of sin is death. Jesus died that death for us, and we participate in his death when we are baptized. We die to sin in repentance, we bury the old man, and then we rise to walk in new life. That is what it means when it says when it is called a "washing of regeneration" Titus 3:5. That is when the grace of God is applied, because we are baptized into Christ Gal 3:27. The gospel (1 cor 15) is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We obey the gospel when we die, are buried, and raise to walk in newness of life. 1 Thes 1:8-9. I hope this helps. God bless you for your concern.
I appreciate you responding.
Interestingly it also says in that verse that this baptism - not the removal of dirt but a pledge of a clear conscience towards God - is what saves. Could it be that baptism isn’t just water but can also mean a change of heart? Also is washing of regeneration to be taken literally? Could it mean that because we’ve been regenerated we decide to get washed? Many cite Acts 2:38 for baptism for the forgiveness of sins, though “for” translated to eis in Greek can also mean “because of.” Getting more grammatical, one could use the example that a woman is praised for her beauty. Her praise does not make her beautiful, but it leads to her praise. I definitely agree baptism should only be done with the right understanding and mindset. I fear minimizing the power of Christ’s blood by believing and teaching baptism saves, as I try to reconcile most other salvation verses that mention faith rather than water inmersion.
According to Romans 6 we get baptized *into* his death. Baptism is a way of participating in Christ's death and resurrection. It magnifies the death of Christ.
its a slap in the face to false "faith only" theology...but not to Jesus (Mark 16:16)...in fact baptism is what connects us to His death...Don't you know???.
3. Do you not know that all of us who have been BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST JESUS were BAPTIZED INTO HIS DEATH?
4 We were BURIED therefore WITH HIM BY BAPTISM INTO DEATH, in order that, just as Christ was RAISED FROM THE DEAD by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in NEWNESS OF LIFE..
Romans 6:3-4
how much sense does it make to bury someone who is already alive?
@@017757 ...even more blinding theological falsehoods:.. "εις" always implies motion🔜 toward or into... it never means "because of" 🔙 ...no English translation of Acts 2:38 ever reads "because of" and there are literally hundreds (check them out on Biblehub)....the exact same Greek phrase "...for/εις the remission of sins" also appears in Matt 26:28...is it looking backward at forgiveness there?
Short version is Acts 2:38 the long version is Roman's chapter 6.
baptism is just a symbol a sign for salvation not UNTO SALVATION
Eugene Dayagdal Please provide a scripture in the Bible that agrees with your statement. The problem with today’s Christianity is opinionated Christians that think that they know better than our Lord Jesus who clearly told us to be baptized and to baptize others as we spread the gospel throughout the world.
@@eugenedayagdal6085
Are you willing to believe the Bible, my friend?
The Bible says that new testament baptism is for the remission of sins, that it is how our sins are washed away, and that it saves us.
John 3:5, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38-40, 22:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Titus 3:5, etc...
The Bible does NOT say,
"baptism is just a symbol a sign for salvation not UNTO SALVATION".
Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, is the way that God has ordained that men may come under the cleansing blood of his Son, Jesus Christ, and be saved from our sins.
There is no other way to receive the forgiveness of your sins, than to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Any other gospel, is no gospel.
I beseech you to seek God in his word, my friend, and stop following religious teachers who are lying to you.
In love,
Clinton
@@matejgrujic7069 , you must prove that H2O has the power to clean your soul ... stop spreading stupidity
@@TheWordprophet , you lie baptism is not part of the gospel ..... REPENT... 1 Corinthians 1:17 King James Version (KJV)
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
Helpful thoughts, but pay attention! The theme of the message seems to be: stop asking so many questions about the exact details of salvation and let’s take the steps to do what we’re supposed to do. Repent and get baptized. Action is important. As James 1:22 says, “be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” So I would definitely agree with this.
He also concluded with several great questions that we should ask ourselves:
-Do you believe God is great?
-Do you believe God’s way is best?
-Do you want to be in love with God?
-Do you want power to live out holiness?
He said that if we can answer "yes" to each of these questions, then we should repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit.
That makes sense, but how does a person repent of their sin without first being broken about their sin? So I would also ask these two questions.
-Do you see your sin as severely sinful?
-Do you see God’s power to forgive that?
“Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.” -Romans 7:12-13
“Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” -Galatians 3:24
So we must first be broken about our sin, and then look to God for forgiveness of that sin. We cannot repent, if we don’t think we have anything much to repent of. And sorrow for our sin is not enough without confidence toward God for our forgiveness. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Judas Iscariot was broken about his sin, but he was never made whole by faith. And that makes all the difference.
Another key point that should be made about this message is that we must believe deeply before venturing into baptism. So although it’s true that we need to take the step of obedience and get baptized, Chan was not very clear about believing “with all thine heart” beforehand (Acts 8:37).
Baptism is not optional for followers of Christ, and I could not agree with Chan more on that. But it is not a cure-all for anyone to jump into, and it does not guarantee the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
A person needs to come to terms with their sin and rest in Christ before baptism, or it may be nothing but an empty show. Faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by the Word of God. And that same Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit that brings us to sincere repentance.
The only other thing that I would add is that “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God” (Romans 8:16). Chan was not clear on when exactly a person gets saved, and that should not be left open. If the Spirit of God confirms our salvation, then we are saved. Believing Christ and following him in our actions is not what we should be looking at to assure our salvation. Others may see our fruits, but we personally must have the witness of the Holy Ghost.
Jesus said, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” The problem is that these people are looking at their own “wonderful” acts of supposed obedience rather than for the wonderful grace of God and for His Own Witness within them.
One of the most clear and powerful passages of Scripture on this topic of eternal life with Christ is a statement made by the Lord Himself, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” We must legitimately know God to be saved, and hearing His voice (His Spirit bearing witness with our spirit) is an important part of that.
We need to have clarity in this area. Teaching people that our salvation will come somewhere along the way is not sufficient. The Bible is clear that our salvation is confirmed by the Holy Spirit.
Until His Spirit bears witness with our spirit, we have absolutely no way of knowing that we’re saved personally. In fact we know otherwise... “Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” We do need to take steps of obedience, but a personal witness of the Holy Spirit is the only way to point people for assurance.
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” -John 17:3
If Baptism was not optional for us TODAY, why would our Apostle Paul say that Christ sent him NOT to baptize? The truth is there was a time water baptism was necessary for salvation, but you are confused in not understanding that things have changed since Acts 2:38. The Bible clearly shows that the Gospel by which we are saved today does NOT include water baptism. In fact Ephesians 4:5 says there is only one baptism today, and 1 Corinthians 12:13 says by one Spirit are we all baptized into one Body. Getting water baptized is a work, and the Bible says our salvation today is done by Grace through Faith apart from any works of righteousness. The Bible says in Ephesians 1:12-13 that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise through trusting in Jesus Christ and believing in the Gospel of our salvation. The Gospel of our salvation today is that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he was buried and rose again the 3rd day according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Our Apostle Paul NEVER teaches that water baptism is necessary for salvation or that it’s necessary for a Christian to partake in. If you choose to get water baptized it is important to note that it has nothing to do with your salvation, neither is it required of God to please Him. Trust in the Gospel of Christ alone and allow the Word of God to correct you. This is a great error that must be spoken out against because millions will die believing they have done all that is required of them to be saved because they followed the Acts 2:38 requirements and in fact, they will have made the Grace of God of no effect. The Word of God is clear in that nothing can be added to Faith for our salvation today. Our Apostle is Paul according to Acts 9:15, Romans 11:13, Romans 15:16, Galatians 2:9, and Ephesians 3:1...when ever there is a contradiction between something God gave to Paul and something God gave to anyone else in the Bible to write, go with what Christ revealed to Paul. If you do that you God will give you greater understanding of the truth of the Gospel.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”
2 Timothy 2:7 KJV
The Holy Spirit is then filling you up Springing up unto eternal life.That to me is because you have been born again.
It seems as though You need to do gymnastics with scripture to conclude baptism isn't needed.
It is needed but not absolutely required.Because then it is a work to be done to be saved.
Haha case and point ^ gymnastics language. Humbly brother, the reformers were the ones that were uber afraid of works.. the Bible and the early church saw works and faith as completely married.
@@gabrielclymer5340 Early Catholic church?
@@saulespino2510 nope. You need to study the book of James. Stop trying to do Calvinistic gyrations to avoid baptism.
@@greglemon2522 Did the thief on the cross get baptized?
"Be baptized for the remission of your sins."
"Baptism saves you."
The Bible.
Ave, Grace And Peace to you. Yes, true, But *_Only_** Under The LAW!* Today *Is God's* *Dispensation Of HIS PURE GRACE!!* And, Please *Be Very RICHLY Blessed!!:*
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To _All_ "water" *adherents! Just ONE* question:
Is taking an "OT ritual" And "applying" it in "Todays" *God's Age Of*
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And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:*
*LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen:
Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄
The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins!:
(Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37)
(Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25)
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B) "WITH" Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders!
(Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49;
*Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16)
*Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_*
*Mystery/PURE GRACE!:*
►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄
*Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,*
*Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!*
*(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;*
*Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)*
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Conclusion: *God's ONE Baptism? = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO?
Again, Ave, Please *Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST And HIS*
*Precious Word Of TRUTH!*
brother Chris
*17 "Distinctions" In God's TWO **_Different_** Programs,* AND:
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@@graceambassador65 Have you suggested this interpretation to me, or insisted on it? Because I will go with the perennial interpretation, not one suggested in 2020.
@@AveChristusRex Grace and Peace. Does the "perennial interpretation" *Scripturally*
*_Answer_* the _proposed_ question?: Are there TWO baptismS _In Effect_ "Today" Or:
*Is There **_Only_** ONE? And, (2) Is God Very **_Specific_** In HIS Truth,* or not?
@@graceambassador65 "Does the "perennial interpretation" Scripturally Answer the proposed question?"
Yes, since you how interpret Scripture determines how it is used and applied. So we need to know we're not just accepting some man's interpretation from today or a few centuries ago. We need to be confident we share the faith of the first Christians. We can't skip the interpretation of Scripture, since Scripture is letters and words without interpretation like any words in a book. They mean something, not anything.
So if you come to me today and suggest an interpretation of Scripture which _implies Christians never knew true Christianity_ you are a liar or deceived, one of the two. Because that's how we recognize heretics: do they come presenting, or dissenting from, the true faith which was once delivered to the saints?
Historically, your view cannot be upheld, because it is new. Ancient Christians viewed baptism as the washing of regeneration and as the moment of justification, the new circumcision but of the heart, and as I noted, Scripture says this explicitly. St. Peter references the water of the flood as a type of baptism and says, "...souls were saved through water: which thing typifies baptism, which now saves you also." It's like God is saying, 'if anyone bring you another gospel, don't listen: I told you plainly baptism saves you.'
@@graceambassador65 As soon as the eunuch who was never under any Law "had Jesus preached to him," he almost sprang out of his seat and into the nearest body of water: 'See, here is water, what is there to prevent me from being baptized right now?' Similarly when the apostles say, 'Be baptized for the remission of your sins,' they said, "Who can withhold water, that these may not be baptized?" (speaking of those God had shown was part of His plan by giving them the gifts of the Spirit, to indicate they were to be brought into the church, namely Gentiles).
To live for righteousness.
Baptism now saves you . 1 Peter 3:20-21
Who ISN'T going to come to the end of their life and "end up over there somewhere"? I have never met anyone who is or will be immune to this. Although I get Mr. Chan's point, I have really grown weary of listening to self-righteous Christians single out someone else's individual sins as if they haven't got any skeletons in their own closet! I really don't want to "think for a moment, what in the world would go through THAT GUY"S mind as he stood before God" having died in the act of his own sin. The reason is because even on my best day as a Christian, I don't even want to imagine what will be going through MY OWN head, as I stand before a Holy God in judgement! There is no "good thing" I could or ever will do to avoid the same scenario as "THAT GUY.". I mean, so what if I happen to be sitting in church, taking communion, singing praise songs in the Spirit and that's the moment I happen to die? The truth is that ALL have sinned and fall short! Even at my best, God still sees and knows everything about me. How do "I" want to come before God? Surely not acting as if God will let me come into heaven with the attitude that He owes it to me because I deluded myself into thinking that at least I'm not "over there somewhere."
I agree, God doesn't care if you committed the sin 10 years ago or if you died while committing the sin. Doesn't make it any worse during judgement.
@Pusalieth You don't have the slightest clue as to what I do and do not believe, care about or fear. Thank you for perfectly illustrating my point.
The big difference is your trying your best, while he is not trying at all. Maybe if he had more time he would turn from his sins and repent and stop doing them but he died in his sins so we don’t know if he would have turned from them or not.
But if you are trying your best not to sin and doing your best to obey God, you will still mess up sometimes but God sees your effort in your heart and that’s why only God can judge because only he sees inside the heart.
I was raised in a cult so it’s not easy for me to go find a church and be baptised through fear of a invalid baptism and affiliation to a false religion I’m so depressed about it i feel like giving up at times I just have to have faith my Heavenly Father through Christ will lead me to a pleasing and acceptable water baptism
Look to the ones who have authority from God. There is only one church on earth that has.
Just read your reply and was moved by it. Most Churches of Christ teach water baptism correctly. If there is one near you, that does a good job teaching the Bible, they will help you understand it. So you will eventually be able to understand the Bible on your own and be greatly blessed by the truths that it contains. Knowing the word will also protect you from false teaching. Jesus shows us a great example in Mt 4: 1-11. The Lord be with you in your journey.
Quick clarification and update. If you are looking for a church that teaches the truth do not go to a "Church of Jesus Christ Ladder Day Saints." Those are Mormon churches and certainly a cult. Look for the exact name "Church of Christ" The people are not perfect (in any church) but they do teach the truth.
Grace and peace to you.
I did an extensive study on what the Bible says about baptism and the answer was clear. Unless you're hooked up to a machine and will die if you are disconnected, you'd better get baptized.
Yet somehow I missed 1 Cor 15 where Aul says, "If there is no resurrection, why did we bother baptizing those whose bodies have already died?" Which puts a different spin on Romans 6 where he says that we are immersed into the death of Jesus so that we might also be raised to a new life. I thought it meant living for Jesus on earth and changing how we live and act, but in light of this I think it means that if we are not baptized, we will not be raised to life. Though it could mean both now and later.
It appears to mean that if we were never immersed into his death to die to the need to be perfect (the law) so our sins are still on us, we will be raised to death. I have been pretty sure for a while that being baptized into the name of Jesus was how one joined the New Covenant which is why everyone did it immediately after believing, even in the middle of the night. This certainly adds to that argument.
No baptism = no resurrection to life
I have God my Lord Jesus Christ who breathes into my nostrils and upon me Breath and Spirit.The Breath Ruach.
I believe in my heart that those that want to question and debate about baptism, are being deceived. Some bring up the thief on the cross, claiming that this thief was never baptized. The Bible doesn’t specify if that thief on the cross was indeed never baptized. So, until someone can prove to me with scripture that this thief wasn’t baptized, no one will convince me that he wasn’t baptized either. Think about it. Thank you Jesús for men like Francis Chan who teaches Your truth.
The thief on the cross didn't need to be baptized; Jesus was still alive and had the power to forgive sins, as he had done throughout his ministry, and he forgave the thief. Baptism was instituted on the Day of Pentacost, by Peter, at the direction of Jesus earlier in Matthew 16 when he gave Peter the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven for all of US to be saved (Acts 2:38-39) Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call.” If Peter had said, jump up and down on one foot three times for the forgiveness of sins, then that's what we would have to do to be saved, but he said repent and be baptized. Very simple. My opinion is that people who try and argue around it are the ones who are deceived. I believe brother Chan is right: The Bible says do it...so do it.
@@denofrobbers8845 Well said brother,,,the thief was baptized on the cross by Christ Himself when he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and went on to paradise that same day with Christ. By the way..I used to do tooling for LeBlanc musical instruments...any relation?
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV
Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV
Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ by being born of water and spirit.
Baptism in Jesus name is for the remission of sins and it saves you.
He hath saved us by the washing of regeneration(water baptism) and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5 KJV
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8 KJV
If you have the water(baptism) and you have the spirit(manifest speaking in tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 1John 5:8
1Peter 3:21 Even baptism doth also now save us. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
The Jews were under covenant already and were baptized unto Moses 1Cor 10,2-4. That is why all they had to do was believe in their messiah and repent. John 3:16 was written to the children of Isreal under the old covenant. The theif was the last to be saved under that covenant.
Were a new covenant is there must also of necessity be the death of the testator Hebrews 9:16. At his death he(Jesus) took away the old covenant so that the new may be established. Hebrews 10:9. The new covenant was established on the 50th day after Jesus resurection on the day of Pentecost Acts chapter 2.
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 KJV
Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 KJV
Acts 2:38 is how you obey the gospel of Jesus Christ and become saved from your sins
You must be born of water and Spirit. John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5,
1John 5:8.
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1John 5:8
If you have the water(Jesus name baptism) and you have the Spirit(manifested by speaking in other tounges Acts 2:4) then you have the blood of Jesus. 1John 5:8, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5
Water baptism in Jesus name is for the remission(pardon, forgiveness) of sins and its how your born of water.
And receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost(evidenced by speaking in tounges) is how your born of the Spirit. Acts 2:4
The bible shows us how lost sinners become saved from their sins by obeying the new testament gospel Acts 2:38
In Acts chapter 2:38 the Jews obeyed this gospel to become saved.
In Acts chapter 8,12-17 the Samarians obeyed this gospel to become saved.
In Acts chapter 10,44-48 the gentiles obeyed this gospel to become saved.
In Acts chapter 19 The Ephesians who Paul later on wrote a letter to, they became Christians by being born of water and Spirit Acts 19 v1-7
Paul the Apostle of Jesus Christ became a Christian by being baptized in the name of the Lord and receiving the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9 v17-18
I'm curious as to why Mr. Chan left out the part of verse 38 of chapter 2 of Acts where Peter says that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins AND to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?
Grace And Peace, Jarred. Because, when so-called "teachers" CANNOT "reconcile" the "seeming Contradictions" in *Scriptures,* they have to:
(1) question, (2) ADD To, (3) SUBTRACT From, (4) Water Down, OR:
(5) DENY: *God's PURE And HOLY Word Of TRUTH, Rightly Divided!* Amen?
saint Christopher
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Also he forgot to mention that baptism has to be done in the name of Jesus
On the way he left these things out, but I would guess that if he was asked about that he would agree with them.
Can anyone please link the preach where he talks about acts 2:38?!
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Acts 4:12 says, "none other name _ _ _ given among men, whereby we MUST BE SAVED."
The Church in its purest form is the church of Christ. Attend your local Church of Christ and you will hear the true Gospel.
I agee , the church of Christ try to worship as Christians did in the first century . Using only the Bible as their only guide . Not adding to the word or taking away.
I couldnt disagree more. The early Church was founded by Jesus and remains His Church 2000 years later, as imperfect as it is. There was no bible for the first 400 years and even then was determined to be the approved books of the new testament by Catholic; yes, Catholic, bishops. Read the teachings of the early Church fathers and you will see the Catholic teachings and liturgy. Scripture alone is completely unbiblical.
@@stephenmurphy9329 Grace And Peace. Each _Individual_ Will Have To Take It Up
*With God HIMSELF,* whether or not *God's Word {Alone!} Is Sufficient For:*
"faith And practice!" We WILL NOT *"Give Account"* to _Any_ man Or religion,
*But {Alone!} To The RIGHTEOUS Judge HIMSELF!*
*(2 Corinthians 5 : 10; Romans 2 : 16 1 Corinthians 3 : 8-15 KJB!)* Amen?
And, *Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed!!:*
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*(1) God's Preserved Word, Above ALL, And FINAL Authority For "faith and practice!"*
Amen?:
1) *God's PROMISE Pertaining To HIS PRESERVED Word!:*
*"The Words Of The LORD Are Pure Words: As silver tried in a furnace of earth,*
*Purified Seven Times! THOU Shalt Keep Them, O LORD, THOU Shalt*
*PRESERVE Them from this generation FOR EVER!" ( Psalm 12 : 6-7 KJB! )*
2) *God's Word Is ABOVE All Else!*
*"I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy HOLY*
*Name for Thy LovingKindness and for Thy TRUTH: for Thou*
*Hast MAGNIFIED Thy WORD Above All Thy Name!" ( Psalm 138 : 2 KJB! )*
3) *God's WRITTEN WORD Is THE FINAL Authority!*
*"And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to*
*myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us*
*NOT TO THINK ABOVE THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN, { God's HOLY WORD! }*
*that no one of you be puffed up for one against another!"*
*( 1 Corinthians 4 : 6 KJB! )* Amen! And AMEN!!
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@@stephenmurphy9329 No Bible, but they had the scriptures and writing and letters of the Apostles. Romans 16:16 "the churches of Christ salute you".
@@stephenmurphy9329 first, the first century church was not the Catholic Church by any stretch of the imagination. Peter was never referred to as a Pope or Pontifus Maximus, nor did anyone carry a Roman Pagan Sun symbol. No one was out right forbidden to marry, despite Paul saying it would be better if others would like me, referring to his singlehood. There are so many examples of how the Catholic Church came to be different than the first century Church. Even if the Catholic Church was in the direct lineage from the first century Church Matthew 3:9 God has shown his attitude that such descendence does not guarantee sonship, but rather living and following the original. You say Sola scriptura is never scriptural, but the church still cannot forsake those scriptures, and follow future teachings that contradict or disobey the original scriptures.
Read your Bible. You must be born of the water and the Spirit!!!!
babtism is an outward display of an inward change. Salvation is not by water, but rather by Jesus's blood alone.
@@faithmarie3808 Grace And Peace To you. _Concerning:_ "babtism is an outward display of an inward change" = "baptist _tradition"_ But: *Biblical!:*
"Salvation is not by water, but rather by Jesus's blood alone." Amen, And Further, *God's WORD Has **_Only_** "ONE Baptism" For us **_Today!_* And, it is
"NOT _water":_
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*Please Be Very RICHLY Blessed In CHRIST, And HIS Word Of Truth!:*
*LORD JESUS, please open our hearts to ALL of your Truth.* Amen:
Prophecy/Law: ►►► The Twelve *WERE SENT* to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄
The TWO "Main" (of 12) baptismS =
A) water, For remission of sins!:
(Matthew 3 : 5-6; Mark 1 : 4; Luke 3 : 3; John 1 : 31; *Luke 7 : 29-30;* Acts 10 : 37)
(Matthew 28 : 19; *Mark 16 : 16; Acts 2 : 38;* Acts 22 : 16; Ezekiel 36 : 25)
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B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders!
(Isaiah 44 : 3; Matthew 3 : 11; *Mark 1 : 8, 16 : 17-18;* Luke 24 : 49;
*Acts 2 : 17-18, 38;* Acts 8 : 15-17; Acts 11 : 16)
*Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2 : 15!) From **_"Things That DIFFER!":_*
*Mystery/GRACE!:*
►►► Paul *Was NOT SENT* to {water} baptize! WHY NOT?: ◄◄◄
*_Today:_** Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,*
*Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST!!*
*(Ephesians 4 : 5; Colossians 2 : 12; Galatians 3 : 27;*
*Romans 6 : 3-4; 1 Corinthians 12 : 13!)*
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Conclusion: *God's ONE Baptism **_Today?_** = ONE?* OR, EQUALS TWO?
*Is it not Possible That God's Answer Of "NO* water baptism, for us *Today," Under*
*HIS PURE GRACE, Absolutely Vanquishes* "Satan's Confusion" Into *OBLIVION!!?*
Saint Christopher
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Born of the water means an earthly birth, when you are born, your mother's water breaks and you are born of water
God chose you before you were born. When did you hear the bell?
The living water is the Word Jesus Christ himself.And the Bread of life is Jesus Christ his Word.
The living water is the Word, however, if Jesus meant to abolish or not make baptism necessary then the apostles would not have established it to be so in the beginning. John the Baptist paved the way of the Lord in the wilderness. What did John do and Jesus say that he must do? Be Baptized.
Saying wrong...
It's not Repent, baptized filled with h. Sp....
It's.... 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
You are avoiding 'for the remission of sins '= salvation
I wondered the same why does he leave off "for the remission of sin" each and every time? He says he wants the Holy Spirit but won't read the Scripture as given by the Spirit.
Using 1st Peter 3 to prove that baptism alone saves you is like using Ephesians to prove that faith alone saves you it is a combination of the two without faith baptism is worthless you only get wet and walk away to perdition Faith without baptism has the same
Affect
The idea of an unimmersed believer in the first century was unheard of and get this it was only believers that were immersed. Sprinkling is not immersion or baptism look it up
So if were saved by faith and baptism is a public demonstration of faith, if i do it with just my pastor because of COVID safety is it not good?
@@chromatticxbl4341 Thief on the cross was still in the Old Covenant Jesus hasn’t died yet. New Covenant was established after Jesus died Hebrew 9:15-17.. You can’t use that example for New Testament Christians. Confessing his name is part of it but not all. If your saying that you only need to confess his name. Then what about don’t REPENT or Baptize? Let’s talk. God Bless!!
@@louissilva21 that is a good point. I will delete my comment
Amen. They just did it. The problem when we make it legalism.
What about that story about Cornelius in the book of acts, he received along with his household the Holy Spirit before they were baptized(Acts 10:43-48).
Then Peter COMMANDED them to be baptized (Acts 10:48) because a man must be born again of water and the Spirit (John 3:5).
@@JivTurky1986 peter disappeared after acts 15. Because israel had fell away.
You dont work for your salvation.
We are already forgiven, you've just got to believe.
@@JivTurky1986 john 3:5 was to the pharisee, nicodemus. (Jew)
Ever wonder why paul wasnt called to baptize but to preach the gospel? Because the gospel saves, believing saves! Nothing you do saves.
@@BrownBrown270 What do you mean he disappeared?
Cornelius believed, prayed always and did good deeds (Acts 10:1-2), but the angel told him Peter would visit him and tell him what he had to do to be saved (Acts 11:13-14). He had to born again of water (Acts 10:48) and of the Spirit (Acts 10:44-46).
Being baptized is obedience, not works of righteousness. Jesus came to save the obedient (Heb 5:9).
...CORNELIUS ???….No where does the text suggest Cornelius and his family was saved or forgiven of their sins prior to Baptism- BTW which was Immediately done...The context shows, Cornelius received the gift of tongues prior to Baptism because the prejudiced Jewish Christians would have forbidden a Gentile to be baptized without a direct sign from God (Acts 10:47; Acts 11:1-3; 17-18)...In fact tongues are always a sign (1 Cor 14:22, Acts 10:45)...Cornelius’s tongues came at the very beginning of Peter’s very short Gospel message (Acts 11:15, 10:44)...we are also told in that message that Cornelius already knew of the gospel before Peter came (Acts 10:36-37)...Cornelius told Peter, that he had been instructed by an angel to send for him and be told all things commanded of God (Acts 10:33)...The truth is Cornelius already believed before Peter was called to his house...So in fact, Peter was only sent to him to baptize him...and it took repeated direct signs and visions from God to get Cornelius’s baptism done...In fact why would God even need Peter to go there.. if the Lord intended on saving Cornelius without baptism, and it could be accomplished just by sending the Spirit?
The Sinners Prayer is NOT in the Bible. No one was ever saved by the Sinners Prayer in the History of Man, ever.
Johnny, Grace And Peace. *_Why_** Did God Have "This" Recorded In HIS Word Of Truth?:*
Luke 18 : 13 *"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto* *heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner."*
IF this _sinner_ Was Not Saved After he _prayed,_ then *_Why_** Would God Have "This"*
*Recorded In HIS Pure And Holy Word Of Truth!?:*
*"I tell you, this man went down to his house JUSTIFIED rather than the other: for every one that* *exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."* (v. 14)
And, then, *In God's Sight,* there was a _Second_ sinner {me}, who Also _prayed..._
Acts 2:38 is the way of salvation
@@keragangelhoff7496 Grace And Peace. Why?:
(1) IF acts 2 : 38 is the same as Mark 16 : 16, then why is it *Then **_Disconnected_*
From *Mark 16 : 17-18,* resulting in _Disobedience?_ How is that salvation?
(2) IF acts 2 : 38 is the "carrying out" of the orders of *Matthew 18 : 19-20,* then WHY
Is not *Matthew 23 : 1-3,* _obeyed_ {Acts 21 : 20 KJB!}, Again, resulting in:
*_Disobedience!_** CHRIST Plainly **_Commanded!:_** "...teaching them TO OBSERVE*
*ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED you!"* Did *HE* not?
How is _Disobedience_ salvation?
(3) Again, IF "ALL things" _INCLUDES!:_ *"...Sell Everything and Follow JESUS,"*
*(Matthew 19 : 21; Mark 10 : 21; Luke 12 :33, 18 : 22; Acts 4 : 34-37 KJB!)*
How in the world is *_Disobedience,_** Disregarding CHRIST's Commands,*
considered "salvation"?
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*(God's **_Answer:_** 2 Timothy 2 : 15 KJB!?)*
GRACE ambassador Why? Well friend Because the scripture says to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins. Remission of sins is to have your sins forgiven or blotted out. How can you be saved from your sins, if you haven’t repented and been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ? it says to repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost - Acts 2:38
It’s really that simple you just do what God says
GRACE ambassador “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:38 KJV
If this is what the scripture says, then one is to obey the scripture
“All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”
Matthew 23:3 KJV
Observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Become a member of the body of Christ.His death burial and Resurrection and that is because you were immersed in water baptized.And brought up out of the water.
Acts 4:12, Peter says, "there is none other name under heaven given among men."
To say You must be baptized, by an imperfect human, is to say Jesus suffering and dying on the cross was not enough, that man had to step in and finish the job to ensure you go to heaven. First of all, salvation is between that individual and God, because it doesn't matter if you do everything, do all your works and get baptized if you don't live in obedience to God and his Commandments you won't see the kingdom of God. Read Romans 3 and 4.
Your issue is not with this sermon, it is with God's word. Jesus commanded his apostles to preach and baptize. Matt 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Jesus left the fate of all humanity in the hands of imperfect men. The old testament is filled with God using imperfect people to carry out his mission.
1 Cor 1:26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are,
Finally....Romans 3 and 4 speak of a promise to Abraham and his descendants. That faithfulness is reckoned as righteousness. So....how does one go about gaining the promise to given to Abraham and his descendants?
Galatians 3:26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Faith is the key....we are baptized in to Christ, having faith that if Jesus was raised from the dead that we too can be raised. Baptism is not a work, it is faith in action, getting on to the Ark. We do not have the promise given to Abraham until we are baptized in to Christ.
I would encourage you to study this out for yourself, go through the book of Acts and note what happens at every conversion, understand that God has always remained consistent that weak and flawed people are who He uses. Your issue is with God's word and your own pride. Open your mind and your heart, humble yourself before God. The devil shouts lies and God whispers truth.
I don't necessarily agree with all that this person says, but, It is sad how people try to sidestep the clearness of Scripture regarding baptism. You can't get any clearer than verses like Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:36-41, Romans 6:3-6, Colossians 2:11-12, etc. The sinner's prayer is no where in the Bible. In fact, if you look into history, Charles Finney admitted that the sinner's prayer took the place that baptism had in the New Testament. It takes an honest heart to see the truth. Sadly there are very few honest hearts today.
Email Bible Studies hey I agree with your post. I am wondering what you think about Mark 16:17-19. It talks about the accompanying signs of those who believe (being able to ingest poison and it not hurt them, etc.). While I am a believer and have been baptized, I haven’t displayed any of these signs. Would that mean I am not a true believer?
@@jaredclark173 Hello Jared! How are you, my friend? If you look at the rest of the verse, especially 19-20, it says "And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs" Notice that Mark 16:17-20, the "they" were the apostles, who went every to preach and their message was confirmed to be true by the accompanying signs (that is, tongues, healing of the sick, snakes, poison). Here are some examples: The apostles spoke in tongues just before preaching the gospel (Acts 2:1-13), the apostle Peter heals the cripple (Acts 9:32-33), the apostle Paul bit by poisonous snake and lived (Acts 28:3). When you get a chance, check out my studies in my channel.
Its false teaching, No todays Christian needs Baptism, lost in doctrinal rubbish, Pastors and followers no understanding the truths and dividing the word correctly, help your self read this, Baptism not for todays Christians Truth in God FB page facebook.com/groups/2565423860201515/files/
@@jaredclark173 Its false teaching, No todays Christian needs Baptism, lost in doctrinal rubbish, Pastors and followers no understanding the truths and dividing the word correctly, help your self read this, Baptism not for todays Christians=short version, Baptism-dividing the word= long version Truth in God FB page facebook.com/groups/2565423860201515/files/
Email Bible Studies thank you I will definitely check out your channel
As soon as I accepted Christ as my saviour because I am a sinner. I was praying out loud, I'd never done this before. Then instantly I felt the Holy Spirit. I felt a warmth inside, like I was filled with light. All that existed for the next few minutes was love, peace, calm. It was so profound, it wasn't just inside me it was enveloping me, much like a previous dream I had that led me to Christ. Then I started reading the bible and confirming what happened. I am a Gentile, under the new covenant of the new testament. I was baptised in the holy ghost that instant I believed in the holy blood of the cross. It requires no works from me. I have felt so different since that moment, my heart has been changed as many describe, I have a peace inside me I've never had. I understand the verses about us being the `body' of Christ, the `temple'. I have been considering baptism, but I'm not sure if I actually want to now. I've already given myself to Christ. I am `in' Jesus ready for his return as the spiritual ark. But I do think it may be a good thing to show my faith publically.
God Bless you and welcome to the body of Christ...I had same reaction when I prayed and asked God out loud to help me and show me His meaning of true love. I was then tested to forgive and just when I forgave this awful sin against me I realized my sin burden was lifted and I was saved by faith through the Holy Spirit. The Lord God taught me we are baptized at birth with water and later through faith by the Holy Spirit. We must be born of water and the spirit as written in the bible and also many do not know that is when we are born again, less a man be born again he will not enter the kingdom of God. In my rebirth I even died and was reborn in that same moment as I see my life flash before my eyes in just a few seconds like I always seen in movies but never understood and I truly could see with open eyes. Jesus has the power over life and death so only through Him could this be possible. In my life I was baptized a couple times by water but always felt empty until His Holy Baptism. When I was saved I was standing and had to lay down on the couch as I felt so weak but in total joy and comfort without even understanding what was happening for a couple minutes. To me it was not so much me forgiving another but to show God I am worthy to be forgiven. I also was directed to the bible passages showing their will be a rapture of the church before the tribulation so I know believers have eternal life. He , GOD is so wonderful and loving. You are baptized now and need not prove more. He is returning very soon to catch us away for the marriage supper of the Lamb and eternity with Him. Praise, Glory and Honor be to God All Mighty, AMEN
@@tjhinch2532 It sounds like we both have had similar experiences. I still feel weary of `preaching' what to do to people as I myself am still learning. So I can't be dogmatic about anything until I have done more study and become self approved. I do have a sense that I have already been baptised in the Holy Ghost. The water baptism was before Christs crucifiction and was not Paul's gospel to the Gentiles. Most churches don't even teach this or say Paul is mistaken etc. He says he wasn't sent to baptise but to preach `the gospel', see below Pauls Gospel after christs death and resurection:
1 Corinthians 15 King James Version (KJV)
15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
I think this is the key. When I believed humbly in my heart the above, and repented for my sins. I then recieved the Holy Spirit. Baptised by Christ himself. I am now sealed in his spiritual ark. Because I believed in what Jesus did on the cross, it required no works from me. I think many, like myself to start with, don't put the bible in context, of the timeframe and who is being spoken to. The Jews required `signs', the gentiles require `faith'.
1 Corinthians 12:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
1 Corinthians 1 King James Version (KJV)
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
@@2ndBirth Trust me..He will show you the way and supply you with the strength and wisdom so you will be comfortable and secure to share and spread the word. A good conformation is to see how John was told to Baptized the prison guard where he was kept. Was no submersion or water..Jesus is the Living water and we must be totally submerged in the Holy Spirit and He in us to be truly saved. Jesus said we must be Born again ( John 3:3) to see the Kingdom of God...Born of water and spirit... naturally in the womb and the spiritual baptism after we are born again...That is our baptism when we accept the free gift and let the Holy spirit into our life. I am no perfect preacher but I do know I was saved and it was not because of water in a building with unsaved persons but by accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and he paid our sin dept in full so we may have eternal life.
@@tjhinch2532 Thanks for taking the time to give me the info. I thought the same thing when I read about baptism of water and of spirit. Mothers womb and spiritually inside of us. Like you say, the Holy Ghost does guide us, Paul talks about this all through Corinthians. I think the Holy Ghosts guidance is gentle. I was wondering about baptism and whether to get it in the name of father, son, holy ghost or in the name of Jesus Christ. Then when I was looking into it I kept thinking "Corinthians 2 1" in my head. I had a look at 1 Corinthians 1:21 assuming it is probably that verse. It says:
1 Corinthians 1:21 King James Version (KJV)
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Maybe it isn't connected but last weekend I was reading my bible, enjoying the Sabbath on Saturday. I was looking out my window, it was late evening but still quite light with a blue sky. I saw a star blinking brightly, I moved and checked I wasn't seeing a reflection or something but it kept blinking randomly in white light. It wasn't a plane, it just blinked for a couple of minutes and then disappeared. It wasn't moving in any direction, it was just in the same position. I've never seen anything like this before.
Prior to my holy ghosy experience I had a vivid dream of Jesus in a doorway and then he shined light on my all night giving me rest. This also ties in with what I've read in the bible sinse then. Jesus says he is the `door' and the `light'.
God bless.
That’s awesome! So happy for you! I’m curious to know why you feel that you don’t need to be baptized because of the infilling of the Holy Ghost. The Bible makes it really clear that we must be baptized. Read Col 2:11-12, mark 16:16, Romans 6, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38, in Acts 10:48 it is a command by Peter. Your experience with God is wonderful, but it doesn’t mean you should not be baptized. We can’t pick and choose what we do or do not do according to scripture. You should be baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ not the titles father son and Holy Ghost. The catholic encyclopedia vol 2 page 263 admits that the Catholic Church changed the wording to father, son, Holy Ghost. It should have been consistent with Luke 24:47 which says in His name, Jesus. Read the book of Acts and the scriptures in colossians and Romans. Hope this help as you begin your heavenly journey. My journey began 47 years ago and I’m still learning!😉👍
Water Baptismal Conversion:...Pastor David Pawson, a British Baptist is also on the same page....popular TH-cam Presbyterian Pastor Doug Wilson as well ....why ???..because its in the Bible...they both have Baptism messages on TH-cam...this simple and clear Bible truth is slowly seeping out...despite decades of unscriptural practice...
We must go back to apostolic times. When Jesus has simplified things it's the people who adds into his teachings and make things harder. We must believe the word of Jesus which gives us a clear understanding of our bearings that leads us to a change to be baptised. Belief is the key. Because it's disbelief that led to every other sin. Jesus paid it all for sin. The gift of Holy Spirit is a promise to every believer. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit for the redemption at his return. He works with us through his Spirit. Baptism is a must in Gods redemption plan. Our Saviour Jesus who was God in the flesh sets the example when he was baptised in the river Jordan. I wish u quote every scripture on the subject. At least stage by stage. God bless u.
@@Platypus_Official no. water baptim is not required. it is a good thing to do though
@@Platypus_Official I’d encourage you to study that on your own. My understanding is yes that is what was commanded. Read through the gospels and then follow up with acts which serves the purpose of establishing the church and spreading the gospel from the apostles to the new converts. Consider the fact that Jesus commands baptism at the end of the gospels (one example is Mathew 28:18-20) and then when the apostles carry on the teaching Acts 2:38 commands baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins paralleling John’s baptism teaching at the beginning of the gospels. Look at all of the conversion accounts through Acts where water baptism is an initial step to conversion and not an after thought. There are plenty other scriptures looking at baptism this way (my favorite is 1 Peter 3:21 where it literally says baptism now SAVES you) and far less that can be interpreted as baptism being unnecessary. If you need more on this I’d encourage just studying the Bible without the influence of others. God makes what is necessary obvious but we still need to put in the effort to study and actually read what He wants. I’ll be praying for you as God shows you what He wants.
@@Platypus_Official The scripture says man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God. We see Jesus quote his very words when the devil tried to tempt him. Why I say Jesus is because during the old Covenant period he was Lord God. A and in the New Covenant he's Lord Jesus Christ. There never existed more than one divine being from eternity. The old testament is very clear about it. We must look at things through God's plan of salvation. Obedience to his word and the examples he has set is of importance. True faith comes from his word as the scripture says. Jesus says we must continue as the scripture says. We see preachers misled people. We need to understand what baptism pictures through the scripture. The word of God is eternal. Believers receive the Holy Spirit of God as a gift after baptism. They first believe the word of God which lead them to be baptised. Its not just a ritual but the step to salvation Jesus being the lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. We see it honoured by believers when the New Covenant church was inaugerated. Many things took place. Look to what the apostles and prophet did and believed. The foundation of the church is laid on them. God bless you. Pls be free to ask anything you need to know.
@@mrsplashman10 God be with you. Jesus sets the example. We aught to follow him. We see in the scriptures what took place at the river Jordan. Its the same with us today who gets baptised in the name of Jesus. Jesus himself says those who believe and are baptised will be saved (Mark 16:16) He's the way. Disbelief leads to disobedience.
Every Example of a conversion and becoming a Christian has the person repenting, being baptized for the remission of sins, the receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. You are not a Christian until then. The Sinners Prayer is not in the Bible. Why is Baptism such an Issue. Baptism is not a work, it is an act of Faith. Faith is an action word. not Blind Faith. Even Paul did not become a Christian until he repented and was Baptized.
I beg everyone to please accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. He loves u so much to give up His life for our sins. He's the only way to heaven and to GOD Almighty. He has authority here on earth and heaven.
Now what you just stated isn't what the Bible says at all. It never says to accept Jesus into your heart.
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
2. Great Commission
Matt 28:18-20
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
II. Church age:
1. The first recorded Gospel Sermon:
Acts 2:37-38
Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2. The Samaritans conversion.
Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
III. Individual conversions
1 . Simons Conversion
Acts 8:13
Simon
himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed.
2. . The conversion of the Eunich
Acts 8:36, 38-39
And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.
3. Paul's Conversion
Acts 9:18
And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized;
Recount of his conversion
Acts 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’
4. Cornelius Converted
Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
5. Lydia Converted
Acts 16:15
And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
IV. Other Churches
1. The Corinthians
Acts 18:8
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized.
2. At Ephesus
Acts 19:5
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
3. Paul recounts this conversion.
Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
Acts 22:16 ASV
bible.com/bible/12/act.22.16.ASV
V. Baptism explained in Epistles:
1. Puts us in Christ
Galatians 3:27
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
2. Burried with Him.
Romans 6: 3-4
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
3. Saves us
I Peter 3:21
Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
4. All put into one body.
1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
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