Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Paul was NOT sent to baptize (1 Cor 1:17). Any REFERENCE he makes to the various types, including the pagan type 'they' (the Corinthians of 1 Cor 15:29...
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by Mark Vestal
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Aurel Gheorghe
Should the Christian Sabbath be the last day of the week or the first day?
According to Genesis 2:3 God rested on the seventh day and made the day holy – the Bible doesn’t mention any other day that God made holy. In Exodus 20:8-11...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I be saved?
When I was down in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 3 of us Christian men went snorkeling in the ocean. One of the other 2 guys was not a good swimmer. He went missing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
I was talking to an older orthodox Jewish couple decades ago by the names of Al and Ellie. They could not understand either why God would allow such a thing,...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Is the book 'the shack' a 'sound' book for Christians to read?
The question asks,"Is the book 'The Shack' a 'sound' book for Christians to read?". There are several definitions of sound. The question uses sound as an...
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Mike Rogers
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
God punished a good single man like me that just would've wanted a good wife and family to share my life with, instead of being still single and alone today,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? If so, why?
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We talk about God "commanding" his people to do certain things that are, by nature, reprehensible. Killing is not good, to put it lightly. The scriptures...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What did Paul mean by these verses which have to do with being all things to all people?
I have changed my question a little bit. How does this Scripture apply to Christians today? Thank you!
1 Corinthians 9:19 - 23
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Anonymous
Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son. The ...
Hebrews 11:17
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? If so, why?
I wish there was a way to settle this for all time, but I don't think that's going to happen. The scriptures are written in such a way as to ascribe to God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about family?
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A touching and even tear-jerking contemporary Christian song about this very question is the Gaither Vocal Band "The Realy Big News."...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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A great answer! Danny, you should be an evangelist or a preacher. Your comment, "This isn't about this lady's sinful lifestyle; the lady was in a bad...
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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
Matthew 6:12 - 15
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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
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How can I be saved?
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If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
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What is the Biblical concept of righteousness?
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Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Bong, thank you for your comment in the Q & A section about the distinction between salvation and 'Christian life.' That is an important distinction,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are God's demands for a born-again Christian?
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God's grace is never a 'license' to sin, but yes, even sin based on that premise is forgiven. It is because of His grace that we DESIRE to live our lives...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is righteousness?
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That's a great answer! When we "put on the breastplate of righteousness", it is the righteousness of God that we are submitting to, not OUR righteousness,...
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by Bong Villareal
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Don't be confused with salvation and christian life. Salvation is the acs of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15: 1-4). This is the gospel, the good news. Bastism,...
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Justin Hale
What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
In my understanding of scripture, there are actually three directly stated 'preaching techniques' sanctioned by the Holy Spirit. The so-called 'hellfire...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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...fire, and blood. Water baptism, (Ephesians 5:26), prepares us for Christ's 'baptism by fire in the Holy Spirit,' (Matthew 3:11), which then prepares us...
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, if we are pressed for space here, we can shift this to the 'discussion' section at the top where the original question was asked, because I believe we...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does a Christian explain how Noah’s family populated the earth with different races?
Very simply there was enough genetic variability ibuilt into the remaining couples on Noah’s ark to give the various human populations that we observe on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
"Unquenchable fire" occurs in Matthew 3:12 and its parallel Luke 3:17 in the words of [John] the Baptist on the Messianic judgment: "The chaff he will burn...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Regarding your reference to Romans 10:9-10. In Romans chapters 9, 10, & 11, Paul is writing to saved members, but he's writing ABOUT Israel (Romans...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
John 4 teaches us that Jesus is the Messiah. The Messiah is the provider of all that we need. He will be our husband! (A good husband will always provide for...
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Lovance Whittle
What is righteousness?
I sometimes say it’s rightness. It’s aligning yourself with what is right. But you on your own won’t know what is right, because right doesn’t depend on...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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The teaching we receive about this narrative is, most of the time, very worldly. Jesus didn't teach /doesn't teach worldly messages. His teachings are of a...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Our literal heart and brain are not what God uses to identify who we are. It is what man cannot physically see that identifies our true selves to God (mind,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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I don't think that quite explains it. The culture (way of life) was such that a woman had to have a man, or at least a son; otherwise, they were subject to a...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Hey Justin, thanks for the question! 2 Cor 3:3 actually assists in my premise by its context: 2 Cor 3:1-6 “Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need...
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What are God's demands for a born-again Christian?
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Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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What is henotheism?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
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No, not yet, Shirley, but I know if I'm bold enough and/or excited enough, they probably will.
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Albert Ogier
Why are there so many Christian denominations?
One reason for so many denominations is one that is seldom realised. God promised that he would do nothing without telling his prophets. When the church...
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Jared Bannister
Should Christians fast and why?
There are several reasons why Christians choose to fast, including: 1) To draw nearer to God – By denying themselves physical sustenance, believers hope to...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
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Sorry to add another comment, so please forgive me. Young earth creation makes sense scientifically and spiritually re the redemption by Christ's sacrifice....
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by Justin Hale
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark, it would probably help to understand your basis of what a 'work of the flesh' actually is, since our belief takes places in 'fleshly tablets of the...
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by David K
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Sounds like a lot of legalism to me.
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Water baptism, with the belief that it is a requirement for salvation, would then be a 'work in the flesh' that some believe THEY must do prior to their...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
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AMEN! And have you experienced some who just walk away angry, or look at you like you're crazy? Or better yet, they are completely perplexed and just walk...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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Pray that all eyes would be opened to the Holy Scriptures. Whenever we can drop a word for Jesus, and the Spirit opens the heart, another soul is saved. AMEN...