Posts tagged Baptism

What Is The One Baptism That Is Now In Effect?

This question comes from Ephesians 4:1-6: "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."

SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 25, 2017Ephesians, Baptism

What Is The Gift Of The Holy Spirit In Acts 2:38?

The "Miraculous" Meaning: The gift of the Holy Spirit is a miraculous endowment that was given to the early church to mature it (Ephesians 4:7-16) until such a time when the complete revelation of God was given in written form (2 Peter 1:3) and would it would then cease sometime in the first century A.D. (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)

Joey FerrellSeptember 23, 2017Acts, Holy Spirit, Baptism

What Is The Sprinkling of 1 Peter 1:2?

Many denominations twist 1 Peter 1:2 to advocate that another mode of "baptism" is sprinkling - but that is not what this verse means. The sprinkling of the blood in the Old Testament was an essential component in the sacrificial system of the Law of Moses in Leviticus. Peter's audience were Jewish Christians who would have understood the background of this concept significantly (1 Peter 1:1).

Old Testament, SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 23, 20171 Peter, Hebrews, Baptism

Can A Person Be Taught Wrong, Yet Immersed Scripturally?

John the Immerser taught the people that they must repent of their sins - one of the conditions of receiving the remission of sins (Matthew 3:1,2; Luke 3:7-14). In Matthew 3:7-9, John the Immerser refused to immerse some people. Why?

Salvation, DenominationsJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism

Is Sprinkling or Pouring Baptism?

SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism

Into What Are Alien Sinners Baptized?

The New Testament writers state that there are five things into which alien sinners are baptized.

Salvation, Jesus ChristJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Baptism, Repentance, Belief

Are We Adding To The Finished Work of Christ On The Cross When We Tell Others That They Must Be Baptized For The Remission of Sins?

There are several denominations that assert that if you teach a non-Christian that he/she must be immersed in water for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16) you are actually adding to the finished work of Christ on the cross.

Salvation, sin, DenominationsJoey FerrellSeptember 21, 2017Forgiveness, Baptism

Does Eis Express Purpose or Cause In Acts 2:38?

Salvation, sinJoey FerrellSeptember 20, 2017Baptism, Acts, Blood of Christ

How Are People Baptized By One Spirit Into One Body?

1 Corinthians 12:13 states: "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body; whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free; and have all been made to drink into one Spirit."

The immersion mentioned here is an immersion that results in people being placed into the body of Christ. The body of Christ is the church of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23). Which immersion results in people being placed into the body of Christ - the immersion in the Holy Spirit or water immersion?

SalvationJoey FerrellSeptember 20, 20171 Corinthians, Baptism

What Are The Major Differences Between Immersion Into The Holy Spirit And Water Immersion?

Salvation, Holy SpiritJoey FerrellSeptember 20, 2017Baptism, Holy Spirit

How Are People Baptized By One Spirit Into One Body?

1 Corinthians 12:13 states: "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body; whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free; and have all been made to drink into one Spirit."

Holy Spirit, ChurchJoey FerrellSeptember 13, 20171 Corinthians, Baptism

Does The Resurrection of Jesus Save Us And Not Water Baptism?

1 Peter 3:18-21 states: "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 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."

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 31, 20171 Peter, Resurrection, Baptism, Second Coming

Is It Ever Too Late For The Non-Christian To Respond To The Invitation of Jesus?

Jesus Christ desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). Only two events would cause the non-Christian's response to be too late:

Salvation, sinJoey FerrellAugust 31, 2017Second Coming, Baptism

Is The Thief On The Cross The Example We Ought To Follow In Regards To How One Should Be Saved From Sin?

No.

One of the main reasons people object to baptism is because of the example of the thief on the cross. The argument usually goes something like this: The thief was not baptized. The thief was saved. Therefore, a person does not have to be baptized to be saved. However, the thief on the cross is not a valid example for the following reasons:

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 31, 2017Baptism, Luke, Law of Christ, Law of Moses

Did Cornelius Receive the Holy Spirit without Baptism?

The answer is no. A common argument used against the essentiality of water immersion in its connection to salvation is the case of Cornelius and his household from Acts 10 and 11. This argument is not sound in the least, yet the argument may be constructed as follows:

Salvation, sinJoey FerrellAugust 30, 2017Acts, Baptism

Is The Water in John 3:5 Referring To The Embryonic Fluid Inside The Mother's Womb?

No. Some denominations take the position that the "water" of John 3:5 is referring to the physical birth of a child (the "water" birth representing the embryonic fluid inside a mother's womb). They go on to teach that a person who receives Christ as Savior is "born again" (the "Spirit" birth of John 3:5 being defined as a birth from the Holy Spirit). This is not true for several reasons.

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 30, 2017john, Baptism

Can A Person Be Taught Wrong, Yet Immersed Scripturally?

Salvation, DenominationsJoey FerrellAugust 16, 2017Baptism

What Does Baptism For The Dead Mean?

In the great resurrection chapter (1 Corinthians 15), Paul states on the subject something that is very perplexing and confusing to a lot of people who study the Scriptures in 1 Corinthians 15:29: "Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?" The Latter-Day Saints will take this verse out of its context and apply it to a present-day religious practice (proxy baptism - a living person is baptized on behalf of a person who has already died so that they can receive salvation) that God never intended.

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 16, 2017Baptism, LDS, Resurrection, 1 Corinthians

Is Paul Teaching That Water Immersion Is Not Essential?

It is very clear from the Scriptures that water immersion is an essential component that is a part of how God saves an alien sinner/non-Christian from his/her sins (Mark 16:15,16; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:38; 8:35-39; 10:47; 19:1-7; 22:16; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 6:3,4; Galatians 3:26,27; 1 Peter 3:21). Some teachers though have proposed from 1 Corinthians 1:17 that Paul downplays water immersion and excludes it from the gospel plan of salvation. Is Paul teaching that water immersion is not essential?

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 16, 20171 Corinthians, Baptism, Gospel

Does A Christian Who Goes Back Into A Practice Of Sin Have To Be Re-baptized?

A sinner who trusts and obeys Jesus Christ for his salvation will believe in Him (John 8:24), repent of his sins (Acts 3:19), confess His wonderful name (Romans 10:9,10), and be immersed in water to come into contact with the blood of Jesus that washes away his sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Revelation 1:5,6; Romans 6:3,4).

SalvationJoey FerrellAugust 16, 2017Baptism, Repentance

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