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    the meaning of Baptism

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    the meaning of Baptism

    I don't care one iota about the Baptist vs Lutheran argument on who get's baptized, but I just wanted to point out that this argument is probably not true and definitely misleading. For one thing, the vast majority of Christians throughout history are probably still alive today. The population...
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    the meaning of Baptism

    Did we ever figure out "the meaning of Baptism", or did it just degenerate into another rehash of "should babies be baptized"? I would read it for myself, but the topic is now 19 pages long. If it helps, the Greek word translated into the English term "baptize" means to immerse or plunge under...
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    the meaning of Baptism

    Mat 3:11 “As for me, I baptize you [fn]with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you [fn]with the Holy Spirit and fire. Mar 1:8 “I baptized you [fn]with water; but He will baptize you [fn]with the Holy...
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    What do you look for in a church?

    I thought God was everywhere? (Psalm 139:7) (Would it be shallow to say a really good cup of English Breakfast tea?)
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    "I don't need a saviour"

    That is not quite an accurate parallel of what he said. Even Protestants would point to Ephesians 2:10 and James and agree that a Christian will have works along with his grace and faith. However, salvation, the transformation from 'enemy of God' to 'child of God' takes place before the...
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    end of the world happening this coming Saturday

    If we are going to mutilate eschatology, then shouldn't the "end" take 3.5 years ... shortened from the originally planned 7 years?
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    end of the world happening this coming Saturday

    Duh, didn't you see Jesus Christ Superstar? We will all have 'big hair'. :P
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    the radiance of his glory

    Matthew Henry on Hebrews 1 2. It is a revelation which God has made by his Son, the most excellent messenger that was ever sent into the world, far superior to all the ancient patriarchs and prophets, by whom God communicated his will to his people in former times. And here we have an excellent...
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    the radiance of his glory

    David Guzik Commentary on Hebrews 2. (Hbr 1:2b-3) A sevenfold description of the glorious Son. Whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His...
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    Your tithe doesn't have to go to the church

    The First Jerusalem Council established the OT laws that are applicable to the gentile saints. Acts 15:28-29 NASB 28 “For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these essentials: 29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and...
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    Goodness and mercy

    John 10:24-30 NASB The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father’s name, these testify of Me. But you do not...
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    Mary - The Mother of Our Lord

    With respect, I am willing to go there. I find terms like Mary "Queen of the Universe" and Mary "Co-Redemptrix" place Mary's elevated seat of 'veneration' just a little too close to the throne of God for the comfort of this former atheist.
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    Fish on Fridays

    The third Thursday of every month is the church Dinner-on-the-Grounds where we bring a covered dish, gather together and share a meal. I try to attend every one. Does that count?
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    Issues of the Reformation: Priesthood of All Believers

    Could you define "sacrificial priesthood"? I assume you do not mean the human sacrifice of Priests ... because I am opposed to that. :bishop1:
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    Issues of the Reformation: Priesthood of All Believers

    Could you provide a verse, because not everyone in Israel was a decendent of Aaron. All were not even Levites. I seem to remember a LOT of rules about Priests and the temple in the OT.
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    Mary - The Mother of Our Lord

    Please don't take this personally, because I accept everything you posted as potentially 100% true (I don't read Greek either, so I can't really evaluate the statements from a position of knowledge) ... but I REALLY hate that answer. Not because it means that I am wrong about something as...
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    Mary - The Mother of Our Lord

    Matthew 1:24-25 NASB 24 And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, 25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus. How does Joseph keep her a virgin "until she gave birth" and she remain a...
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    Does your internet take you away from church attendance?

    Sorry, no complaint, but I love a good challenge ... 2 Peter 3:14-18 NASB 14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, 15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul...
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    Favorite Bible Character Besides Jesus

    Could you point to a verse where God created bishops, elders and deacons? I am familiar with 1 Corinthians 12:28 NASB And God has [fn]appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then [fn]miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of...
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