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Hi Lighton. You've brought up a few issues concerning God's Word & I assume you did so in the light of the supposed difficulty in finding that verse you suggested.

In each of the matters you raised, there is an answer that can be given. Without sharing much detail here, the Apocrypha (I think you're referring to the OT Apocrypha written in those 'silent years' between the testaments), was not recognized by Jews in general, & if it has been omitted from Bibles, it was because those books failed certain tests that were applied to them; tests of authorship, doctrine, reliability, etc.

And then we have the NT Apocrypha (in the post-Apostolic years), which for the most part are error-ridden with very wrong teaching (Gospels of Thomas, Barnabas, etc.).

I think you're thinking of 1 John 5:7 as an example of a verse included in the KJV. Other Bible versions that have this verse omitted have done so because it doesn't appear in some older manuscripts. Whereas the KJV is translated from a later manuscript (Textus Receptus) as it was overall much more reliable, even though the view was "the older the better". And indeed, this verse is clearly in full agreement with John's Gospel concerning the Word of God.

Scriptures such as 2 Timothy 3:10 & Acts 2:42 which speak of the 'apostles' doctrine', can be clearly understood & appreciated as not a special or new doctrine by the apostles, but simply their 'teaching' which they received from Jesus & His Spirit. And this doctrine (teaching) they faithfully passed on to the new Church so that they would be well founded. Sadly, many entered the Church not confirming this doctrine, bringing their own deformed teaching, thus leading many astray. Hence the pressure on the epistle writers to alert the believers & bring them back onto the true doctrine of Christ.

So, if we have such doubts over the Scriptures, you can be assured that there are well-researched answers given to allay any fears & to strengthen our belief & stand on the Word.

Jaden I'm mentioning this because you said of how confusing the answers you,ve gotten can be prayerfully this will help. Some other scriptural things to know the word repent means{to have a change of mind ] its not just an after thought its like I've made up my mind Acts 2:38, 3:19, 8:22, 17:30, 26:20 is to have a change of mind that indicates acceptance. We accepted that we need help then the action what to do Romans 10:9+10 then ye shall receive the promise from God His gift holy spirit. Remember God is more willing to help more than we are willing to accept, God will show you more as you pattern your life on It Is Written. Also repentance is for the unsaved person and forgiveness is for the saved. God Bless

Jaden, A good question, and, I trust, a sincere one, because you do have to believe. Believe in God, believe in his Spirit, and believe in His word (The Bible) not just some of it but ALL of it even the parts you don't understand right now. Here are some scriptures to get you started(but I implore you to read the whole chapters). Mark 16:16, Luke 24:45-49, Acts 2:37-39, again I beg you to read the whole chapters and, I might add, hopefully it won't be true, you might start seeing comments on this site like; "that was for the early church", or "that doesn't pertain to us today", well who are we to pick and choose what God said? In Christ, Gerald.

A lot of words were written there with the goal of disobeying Jesus? I would think Christ followers would be excited to obey Christ. The Bible clearly says to be baptized. It's not complicated. Acts 2:38

Put another way, there's no downside and only upside to obeying Christ and being baptized, right? So, why all the effort to justify disobeying and convince others to do the same?

Mark, Precious friend, there is NO water baptism, today, Under God's GRACE. ie:

Does God Require water baptism, today? IF yes, then, we have to find out WHICH of the Many Various "denominational traditions" is the Correct one, Correct?

However, IF God Says "NO," as I believe All Scripture Shows below, then "yes" is OUT of the question, yes?:

"Summary study" on this Important Issue:

Prophecy/Law for ISRAEL: The Twelve Were Sent to water baptize!

The TWO Main, of 12 baptisms =

A) water, For remission of sins/induction into Israeli "priesthood!" ( 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) ( John 18:35) ( Exodus 19:6)

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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) ( Mark 16:17-18) ( Luke 24:49) ( Acts 2:17-18) ( Acts 2:38) ( Acts 8:15-17) ( Acts 11:16)

Prophecy/Law

Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From Things That Differ!:

Mystery/GRACE! = our "apostle to the Gentiles" for The Body Of CHRIST:

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 ONE 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 the {Many Severely DIVIDED denominations?} Confusion into oblivion!? Also, "...we walk By FAITH, Not by sight..." ( 2 Corinthians 5:7) Amen?

Mark, Precious friend, Please be Richly Encouraged, enlightened, exhorted, and edified!

Gerald, my Precious friend, I'll take your question "2: How should we be baptized?" Better

is to first ask: Does God Require water baptism, today? IF yes, then find out "how."

IF not, then no need to find that out, Correct? Here is my "Summary study" on this Important Issue:

Prophecy/Law for ISRAEL: The Twelve Were Sent to water baptize!

The TWO Main, of 12 baptisms =

A) water, For remission of sins/induction into Israeli"priesthood!" ( 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) ( John 18:35) ( Exodus 19:6)

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B) WITHThe Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! ( Isaiah 44:3) ( Matthew 3:11) ( Mark 1:8) ( Mark 16:17-18) ( Luke 24:49) ( Acts 2:17-18) ( Acts 2:38) ( Acts 8:15-17) ( Acts 11:16) Prophecy/Law

Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From Things ThatDiffer!:

Mystery/GRACE! =our "apostle to the Gentiles" for The Body Of CHRIST:

Paul WasNot Sent to water baptize! Why Not?:

Today: Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION,Spiritually Identifying members Into The ONE Body Of CHRIST!! ( Ephesians 4:5) ( Colossians 2:12) ( Galatians 3:27) ( Romans 6:3-4) ( 1 Corinthians 12:13) MYSTERY/GRACE! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclusion: God's ONE Baptism Today? = ONEOR, EQUALS TWO?

Is it not Possible That God'sAnswer Of "No water baptism, for us Today," Under HIS Pure GRACE, absolutely "Solves" theMany Severely DIVIDED denominations' Confusion!?

Please be Richly Encouraged, enlightened, exhorted, and edified!

There's plenty of scriptures to make what you said powerful. Bless you.

The Scriptures about the Godhead. Sometimes called "Let Us..." in some passages. These scriptures are evidence of all 3 persons of the Godhead speaking to each other.

Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

Romans 1:20

Colossians 2:9

Acts 17:27-30

1 John 5:7

John 10:30

"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GODHEAD so that they are without excuse:"

Genesis 1:1

The Father purposes

The Word (Jesus) speaks. ( John 1:1)

The Spirit (Holy Spirit) executes the spoken word. Action.

All working together. Jesus came to show us the Father, as Emmanuel.

Matthew 1:23

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Jesus came to bring to each born again believer; the baptism and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

[ Genesis 1:2, John 3:6, Acts 2:1-3, John 16: 7-15]

I scribbled all the scripture references inside my Bible cover.

I would like to share something about the word "gift" or "gifts" that we see throughout the Bible. First I want to say that I am in no way trying to discredit the KJV. It is my Bible of choice as far as English translations go.

But I think many people are being misled by thinking that God gives them all sorts of different "gifts" when in fact the only gift we are actually given is the gift of the Holy Spirit ( Acts 2:38).

But in our English bibles, we see the word gift or gifts and we associate the word gift with something that is given to us because that's what the English word means.

However, we need to look at those various places in scripture where we see the word gift or gifts where we think it is a gift that's given to us.

First of all, if the word gift is in italics, that means the word gift is not in the original language. The places where it's not in italics, we must look to the original language to see what the word truly is and what it means. Does it mean a gift that is given?

Most often, the word gift will be the word CHARISMA which comes from CHARIS which means expression of grace.

If it is the word DIDOMI, or DOREA, that means a gift that is given. We often see or hear people say God gave them a gift or gifts, but it cannot be backed up with scripture because when they show you in the Bible where it say God gives us these gifts, it is not the word gift as in something given to us.

The only gift given to us is the gift of the Holy Spirit. Everything else is just an expression of God's grace. So if someone says they have a certain gift, it must be backed up with scripture. What word is being used where gift or gifts is pointed out. And if it's in italics, that falls short altogether.

Reubens.

I agree with Adam, We worship "PERIOD."

Not on a particular day, We worship Christ, PERIOD.

There's a lot of fuss pitting one day over the other. If a person worship the day that don't make the day a pagan day, It makes the person Pagan.

Here's why we "Fellowship " on the first day of the week, " Sunday ".

Leviticus 23:15-17. And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; SEVEN SABBATHS SHALL BE COMPLETE:

The sabbath is on a Saturday, Seven sabbaths gives us 49 days , The fiftieth day gives us Sunday. "Pentecost".

The term Pentecost comes from the Greek (Pentkost) meaning "fiftieth". It refers to the Jewish festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after First Fruits, also known as the "Feast of Weeks" and the "Feast of 50 days" Also The feast of shavuot.

16: Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a NEW MEAT OFFERING unto the LORD." The new meat offering represents the Church.

17: Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; THEY SHALL BE BAKEN WITH LEAVEN; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.

"Leaven here some say represents Gentiles and some say it represents foreknowledge of the false doctrine to enter the Church."

The Church was born on the 1st day of the week. And Christ was resurrected on the 1st day of the week.

WE'RE CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST.

Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was FULLY COME, they were all with one accord in one place. "Fully come here means that which was prophesied in Leviticus 23."

THE CHURCH WAS BORN 50 DAYS AFTER THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST!! On a Sunday.

God bless.

The "Let Us", or the Godhead speaking together. I have all these underlined in my Bible.

The Scriptures about the Godhead. Sometimes called "Let Us..." in some passages. These scriptures are evidence of all 3 persons of the Godhead speaking to each other.

Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

Romans 1:20

Colossians 2:9

Acts 17:27-30

1 John 5:7

John 10:30

"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GODHEAD so that they are without excuse:"

Genesis 1:1

The Father purposes

The Word (Jesus) speaks. ( John 1:1)

The Spirit (Holy Spirit) executes the spoken word. Action.

All working together. Jesus came to show us the Father, as Emmanuel.

Matthew 1:23

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Jesus came to bring to each born again believer; the baptism and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

[ Genesis 1:2, John 3:6, Acts 2:1-3, John 16: 7-15]

Brother Arnold. That's a very good question which I'm sure many have thought through or have been likewise affected. If we consider the correct biblical position of the relationship between fellow brothers & sisters, then it's true, we must be vitally connected to each, yet without 'living in each other's shoes', so to speak, & ever be interested & concerned in each other's lives.

Of the early Church we read in Acts 2:41-47, that they continued very regularly in each other's company around the Word, prayers, the Lord's Table & fellowship. They also shared of their goods with each other since many were poor, thus avoiding anyone suffering & maybe losing faith. Their love for man even extended to some selling possessions so others outside the faith may not be in want. So this gives us a fairly good picture of the type of relationship that the believers were having: one of great concern for both those in Christ & those outside Christ.

Fast forward a couple thousand of years & we still see (or, should see) a similar concern for those in need, yet our culture, size of congregations, distance between peoples' homes, heavy family/work commitments, & a whole lot of other reasons, seem to impinge on believers maintaining a special closeness & involvement with each other. And somehow we do manage to keep in touch by phone (which the early believers didn't have & so a regular gathering together was important). Some might feel that the Pastor or his Assistant should be following through with their congregations - & of course, this is correct, but I think you might also be thinking of closer friendships or bonds being formed. In smaller congregations, folk easily keep in touch with each other regularly - not so much in larger ones. If you're sensing this in your Fellowship, do they have events that bring the folk together (e.g. fellowship meals, Bible studies, outreaches, etc.)? These 'extras', really help to bring others closer together & show more care for each other.

Hello John. What your daughter has asked of you, I believe is entirely scriptural. Nowhere in the NT do we read that it must be a minister of religion or a pastor that baptizes a person. In fact, the act of water baptism goes hand-in-hand with being born again (repenting of sins & accepting the Lord Jesus as Saviour).

It is always seen in the NT (e.g. Acts 2:36-41; Acts 8:27-38) as happening together or soon after accepting Christ; not as we often see these days, where some are baptized months or years after being saved. It's the responsibility of the one leading a soul to Christ to see to his/her baptism - if not done by the soul winner, then by another believer. And preferably water baptism should be conducted before others, so that the act itself is both a personal & public testimony of what God has done in the believer's life & that act of baptism can be used against Satan when he puts doubts into the mind questioning one's salvation. Also remembering, that "baptism doth also now save us (NOT the putting away of the filth of the flesh, BUT the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ" ( 1 Peter 3:21). There is no merit in water baptism for salvation but for the sake of having a good conscience before God & man. The obedience part belongs to the one who baptizes ensuring that the Gospel delivered & believed upon, is also set in concrete with water baptism.

What I share here, I believe is the NT Church pattern - others may feel it's more appropriate for baptism to be done by the clergy, i.e. to make it 'official', with a certificate, etc. But I would not hesitate in doing it the NT way. May the Lord guide you in this matter.

Hi Connie.

We all minister to the saints, You can do that without uttering a word! You're ministering when you're helping, There's no office or gift that stands out above another being that God gave the Church these Ministers and also the gifts.

Joel 2:28 " I will pour out my spirit on

" ALL "flesh, Have that happen yet? I'm afraid not. Has "ALL" Israel began to Prophecy? No but they will during the Millennium.

Peter said in

Acts 2:16. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; " IT IS LIKE THAT OF JOEL'S PROPHECY.

God said "I will pour my spirit upon ALL flesh" This parallels with Ezekiel 37. They're in the land but have they received the Spirit? NO.

Ezekiel 37:14. AND SHALL PUT MY SPIRIT IN YOU, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.

Joel 2:27-28. And ye shall know that I am in the midst of ISRAEL, AND THAT I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD, and none else: and MY PEOPLE SHALL NEVER BE ASHAMED.

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

( THIS IS DURING THE MILLENNIUM )

HERE'S THE CHURCH INSTRUCTIONS.

Ephesians 4:11-12. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Paul says the Older woman is to teach the younger.

Titus 2:3-4.

1 Timothy 2:11-15. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

GB.

The Scriptures about the Godhead. Sometimes called "Let Us..." in some passages. These scriptures are evidence of all 3 persons of the Godhead speaking to each other.

Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

Romans 1:20

Colossians 2:9

Acts 17:27-30

1 John 5:7

John 10:30

"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GODHEAD so that they are without excuse:"

Genesis 1:1

The Father purposes

The Word (Jesus) speaks. ( John 1:1)

The Spirit (Holy Spirit) executes the spoken word. Action.

All working together. Jesus came to show us the Father, as Emmanuel

Matthew 1:23

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Jesus came to bring to each born again believer; the baptism and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

[ Genesis 1:2, John 3:6, Acts 2:1-3,

John 16: 7-15]

To REFUSE this knowledge, is to reject the Son of God, and his provision. Read all those scriptures before you decide. Jesus doesn't brainwash anybody. Ask His followers.

Mishael

Hi Joyce,

Your question was if some people believe that. You probably already know the answer is yes. But maybe your real question is it a requirement to be baptized to enter heaven? If that is your question I have a response.

My main question is why wouldn't you want to be baptized? What's the real reason for wanting to disobey Jesus? If someone is looking to only do the bare minimum in order to "make it to heaven", one might wonder if that person is a real Christian. God wants all of us- to love the Lord with all our heart, all our mind, all our strength. If someone is mostly interested in following the world, but wants to just cut corners and do whatever they assume is the bare minimum, I personally would not feel much assurance of salvation. Jesus clearly said to be baptized, so if someone disregards Jesus's words, it seems like slapping him in his face, as that person thinks they know better than Jesus.

Here's the verse where Jesus says to be baptized: Mark 16:16

Acts 2:38 clearly says to be baptized also. If it wasn't important, they wouldn't have said to do it, but they did say to do it. So, aside from a physical disability, if someone doesn't want to do it for whatever reason, is following Jesus very important to them? It reveals someone's priorities. Matthew 6:21 - All will be judged fairly and I think some will be surprised on judgment day: Matthew 10:33. God bless...

To be saved, we must believe that Jesus is Lord and believe that He died for our sins. This confession acknowledges before God that we are unable to attain righteousness on our own and that we accept His plan for our lives.

"...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved..." Acts 16:31

"Yet to all who receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12

"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

"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" Luke 5:32

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

There's a link on the red page: "Become A Christian", that explains the whole process.

For me: Jesus submitted to be baptized in water by John the Baptist. He was fulfilling a prophesy.

Baptism is simply us following Jesus as his disciple in a simple act of obedience.

It never occurred to me to dispute water baptism. It truly was desiring to leave my old life and rise up in the new life.

Hi Myra,

This very simple: do you want to follow Jesus or not?

If you want to follow Jesus, Jesus said to be baptized in Matthew 28:19.

It also says to be baptized in Acts 2:38.

So, it's very simple- either you follow what Jesus says or you don't. Those who follow Jesus are called Christ-followers or Christians. Genuine Christians have an opporunity to have their sins forgiven and spend eternity with God. I want that, but strangely most don't and are only interested in figuring out how to do the bare minimum while mostly seeking pleasure in sin and doing whatever they want. Motives must be questioned of anyone that doesn't want to follow Jesus's teachings or are seeking to do the bare minimum. It's really one or the other. Either we follow Jesus or we don't. God bless.

As soon as you have received salvation you are ready for baptism. Those who accepted his message were baptized that day ( Acts 2:41).

While baptism is not essential to salvation, the mandate of baptism is essential to Obedience.

Being baptized is a command from God, it is not an option. It is an act that God requires of every believer. Among Jesus' last recorded words on earth were, He that believes and is baptized shall be saved ( Mark 16:16).

Sprinkling infants with water does not baptize them. Being baptized requires an understanding and commitment that an infant has no capacity to undertake. There is no record of infant baptisms in the Bible.

There are examples of baby dedication ( 1 Samuel 1:11, Luke 2:22). Baby dedication is where the baby is blessed as a public statement by the parents that they will train their children in the Christian faith and seek to instill that faith in them.

Christians who do not follow Jesus in water baptism have a much higher rate of backsliding than those who do. If a person's walk with God does not start with the most basic act of obedience, they are not likely to be obedient in other areas of their walk.

If you have never been baptized, now is the perfect time to obey the Lord.

I think John the Baptist was born to proclaim Jesus, Baptize Jesus and Preach The Word of God, who is, Jesus Christ. John 1:1 (my thoughts)

You don't have to do it if you don't want to; clearly shown in the New Testament mentions through Paul and others.

Most people know about Baptism. Some churches offer it; others don't. As a street minister, we baptized those that asked for it; in a friends swimming pool or the College fountain. There's no LAW on this.

Jesus gave us 2 new commandments. Let's do that.

M.

Hi Shannon.

I agree with you, water baptism is not a requirement for salvation,

And rather go through the scripture as usual to show the definition and it being a symbolic testimony of what Christ crucifixion and resurrection DONE FOR US.

Let's examine the text in Acts 2:38.

Lets see if Peter gave them two things to do or did he give them one thing to do for the remission of sins.

1) Did Peter say unto them, Repent, and " BE " baptized?

Or

2) Did Peter say unto them, Repent and "GET" baptized?

Homely example:

You're sitting at home watching TV. Your son is standing in front of the TV,

( YOU TELL HIM TO SIT DOWN AND GET OUT THE WAY! )

He does " one " thing.

He sat down, when he did he got out the way.

Note: ALL JEWS HERE IN ACTS.

( Acts 2:38. 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. )

The jews believed in Judaism and believed their salvation rested on it.

Jesus was announced by his forerunner "John the baptist "

Jesus met all the criteria given by the prophecies of the old testament and the Law, He committed the miracles.

The message to the Jews was to

REPENT FROM UNBELIEF TO BELIEF.

( ACCEPTING THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB )

So when those who repented they "WERE" Baptized.

( They were put into the body of believers, Identified with Christ and the Resurrection "IMMEDIATELY" AND SUPER NATURALLY, BY THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLYSPIRIT. ) and THEN we're they baptized with water to profess their faith.

God bless.

My comments are all scripturally sound and I challenge anyone to go to the scriptures and check the sacriptures that we referance. Im deeply concerned about the so called "Chrisitan " doctrines/ teachings in the Chrisitian community. Most of them aren't scriptural. Baptism for instance. For the most part water baptism isn't seen as necessary for salvation. So many Chrisitans believe that lie simply because a well meaning person told them baptism wasn't for salvation. This is scriptural, the plan of salvation was first explained in the book of Acts 2. Repent, be baptiszed in Jesus name for --the REMISSION ( the act of resovling or remitting sins) of sins and you shall recieve the gift of the Holy Ghost. Being baptized in Jesus name remitts sin, this is scripturally correct.!!! Heres a question. Jesus is the way and the door correct? So why don't we baptized in Jesus name like the scriptures tell us?? Scripturally all men are saved the same way.There is only one Gospel and one way to be saved.Look at the scriptural referances of the people who accepted the Gopsel and were saved. Jesus told his deciples before his accension to go the Jersulem and tarry for the promise of the Father.The promise of the Father was was fulfill in Acts 2. The promise of the Father was the baptism of the Holy Ghost and salvation.All through the book of Acts we see how ALL people recieved salvation the very same way.John3:5 agrees with Acts 2:38. Being born of water (baptism) and recieving the Holy Ghost.

To both the gentleman that replied to my comment through email I humbly apologize if I offended you that wasn't my intention it probably was just that it was so early in the morning when I saw that and I was looking for something specific and when I saw someone's comment but they erased it (Thank You Jesus) now but the comment was in regards to this scripture and he was so wrong that it bothered me ! So yes in fact people need to voice their opinion that's how they get their point across and can gently be advised to TRUTH . Upon rereading my comment I was a bit harsh but I get Defensive about my JESUS I love HIM Hallelujah Glory LORD JESUS I'll defend HIM until my death Amen. I Still say there's only one Lord one Faith one Baptism . ( Ephesians 4:5) everyone/ Then Peter said unto them, " Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of The Holy Ghost ( ACTS 2:38 )( JOHN 3:5) Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (JESUS is LORD and GOD over all and that's not my Opinion it is indeed FACT, HALLELUJAH GLORY TO HIM ALONE!! )

I really hope you people who openly write your opinions STOP!! Because yes in fact JESUS is saying before Abraham I AM , the same I AM that told Moses in the Old Testament. Isaiah 9:6 says it best who JESUS is and if you need New Testament to back up who HE is 1st Timothy 3:16 but this one clearly nails it John 1:10,11 He was in the world and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and his own received Him not.)HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD, JESUS is GOD Manifested in the flesh as 1st Timothy 3:16 and ISAIAH 9:6 so clearly and plainly put it!! Why do you think we are to be baptized in His Name ? ACTS 2:38 , because JESUS himself was Water baptized as an example to us as to what HE expects EVERYONE who WANTS SALVATION to do as HE Stated to Nicodemus in JOHN3:5 Verily, verily, I say unto thee .Except a man be born of the Water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter the kingdom of God. ( Peter Preached on the day of Pentecost in the book of ACTS 2:38 to Repent and be baptized in Jesus Name filled with the Holy Ghost. EPHESIANS 4:5 says One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism . ( John 1:1 through 5) in the beginning was the Word , and the Word was with God , and the Word was God . The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. ( Same as some people today ) In Jesus Name I Bid you Peace

Paul, the writer of much of the new testament; saved and given instruction to help save others by Christ, lets us know that even he could lose his salvation if he doesn't continue to walk with the Lord. 1 Cor 9: 24-27. Please note vs 27.

Our names are already written in the "book of life" ( Exodus 32:32-33, Rev 13:8, Rev 20:15, Rev 21:17) and many, many, more. Just type in, King James Version for the Book of Life verses. So, we have salvation through Christ but we must accept it. Acts 2:41 for example, talks about a few thousand that got saved (accepted their salvation).

However, picking up your cross and FOLLOWING CHRIST will require training given us through the Holy Spirit and many people will not want to tolerate that training for heaven and like the seed without root, wither up and die ( Matt 13:6). Or leave the flock and wonder off into the world. Satan does everything he can to temp and lead others away from Christ. He seems to be very successful by filling our lives with materialism. It can be easier than we want to admit to desire what the world offers if we put Christ second.

Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God in all that you do and I'll see you in heaven.

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Hope this helps a little.

God bless you all or all of you. As I read through the 19th chapter of Acts, verses 4-6, I understand why there are so many divisions in the body of Christ. I understand why so many denominations have been established. Someone took this one segment of scripture, and made a doctrine that "one must go down in the water, in Jesus' name" or you are are not baptized, correctly. The disciples to whom Paul had preached had their understanding enlightened to the point that they had gone from being disciples at the "preaching of repentance" by John the Baptist to the "preaching of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus" by Paul. It was, only through believing on and receiving the doctrine of Jesus that they were able to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This conversion had nothing to do with a water baptism. Immersion in water nor the sprinkling of water can save noone. It is only by believing on the name of Jesus can we be saved, not by being dipped in the water, in Jesus name. Thus, being a member of a so-called "Jesus Only" church won't guarantee us eternal life. I have met some of the more angrier, ready to fight, and will fight people attending "Jesus Only" churches. So, remember the teaching of Jesus to His disciples, in Mark, Chapter 16, "go ye into all the world...baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Ghost. No man can come to the Father, except they come in by Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life". Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins ( Acts 2:38). Amen!

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Hello Norman. As I read your question & comments, Ephesians 2:8-10 came to mind. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

I know that you are well aware of that Scripture, as we've come to know you from your other comments in the past. So if I may expand on that passage in line with your question.

The very basis of our acceptance by God as His children is because of His Grace that He has showered upon us, giving us faith to believe in His Salvation. This is the Gift of God: not just salvation or just faith, but the whole deal: His Grace + His Faith to believe + His Salvation. I believe, from what you've written in the past, that you not only know this but are in possession of it. There are many people & some sadly, occupying Church pews, who know about this salvation but are not in possession of it: they know ABOUT Christ but have not received faith to believe IN HIM. And this salvation, indeed God's Grace & Faith as well, is given to all who have been drawn by God ( John 6:44) with the Holy Spirit's ministry of conviction of sin ( John 16:8), resulting in repentance & being born again ( Acts 2:38; John 3:3). That is God's requirement for sinners to be accepted & the person who has been so led & then dealt with by the Lord, has been truly saved by Him. There is no work that we can ever perform that will give our salvation an extra guarantee - if that were so, then salvation is no longer of Grace & Faith, but of our efforts.

Brother Deshawn, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, SAITH GOD, I WILL...

Is GOD a person? Do you know anything that can speak other than a person? Saith God, I will pour out MY SPIRIT ( John 4:24 God is SPIRIT); is not he saying that he will pour out HIMSELF?

1 Corinthians 2:16 KNOW YE NOT that ye are the temple of God, and that the SPIRIT OF GOD (God is Spirit) dwells in you....

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind (God's mind) be in you, which also was in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Psalms 82:6 I (GOD SAITH) have said, ye are gods; and all of you are CHILDREN of the MOST HIGH.

John 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I SAID ye age gods?

John 10:35 If HE called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (GOD POURED OUT HIMSELF ON YOU), and the scripture cannot be broken.

Ronald,

You can trust a fractured message till kingdom come, but having all the scriptures line up with each other is tantamount to Biblical perfection. You are counting 3 when that is not Bible doctrine. The Holy Ghost is not part of a 3 person trilogy; you can't pour out a "person" Acts 2:17.

17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Many people posting here sit on the fence between Jesus being God or not, or a trinity or not. If the Bible's editors, and caretakers had been more diligent and reliable in preserving the Word, this age old confusion wouldn't exist.

Matthew 28:19 KJV

[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Acts 1:2-3,15,26 KJV

[2] Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: [3] To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: [15] And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) [26] And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 2:1,4 KJV

[1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 2:38 KJV

[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.

1 Corinthians 12:3 KJV

[3] Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Colossians 3:17 KJV

[17] And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

The Holy Spirit of God comes to reside in a person for all eternity when that person is saved.

Eph 1:13; 4:30; Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 6:19

did i misspell disciple?