Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 22 2011,08:52)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 22 2011,15:42)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 19 2011,15:03)Quote (theodorej @ Mar. 18 2011,21:01)Question to all….. Is it possible to possess the spirit of God by virtue of obedience and repentence without the physical emersion in water…instead having a baptism of desire….The immersion is…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 22 2011,15:43)Marty,Sorry I mangled my words but “is” should have been “it” and believe is the first step I mentioned.  I did not mention repent as I felt that step is a natural result of true belief.  So I do agree it is believe and repent before immersion as that is what Jesus teaches.Scripture calls John’s baptism a b…[Read more]

Quote (Kangaroo Jack @ Mar. 22 2011,07:23)Marty said:Quote Hi Keith:I am not going to argue with you about this.The Word of God will speak for itself.Keith replied:Quote But what word of God are you talking about? The Bible? According to you what is in the Bible is not “all” Gods word, right?You are not arguing with me, you are arguing with Jesus…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 19 2011,15:03)Quote (theodorej @ Mar. 18 2011,21:01)Question to all….. Is it possible to possess the spirit of God by virtue of obedience and repentence without the physical emersion in water…instead having a baptism of desire….The immersion is water is for repentence from ones sins.  You can say the words but if you do…[Read more]

Quote (so-journ @ Mar. 21 2011,10:09)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 20 2011,15:24)Quote (so-journ @ Mar. 16 2011,08:59)Greetings to all.I was wondering with the recent events in Japan….I have had friends approach me who are non Christians who are asking questions on what the bible says about these things….also I have heard through other friends who do…[Read more]

Quote (so-journ @ Mar. 16 2011,08:59)Greetings to all.I was wondering with the recent events in Japan….I have had friends approach me who are non Christians who are asking questions on what the bible says about these things….also I have heard through other friends who do believe…. that the holy spirit will be removed….though not from TRUE…[Read more]

Hi Jbl:Praying that would reveal Himself to you and comfort you through these very trying times.I know that God is a reality because in February 1980 when my wife was going to leave me and take my 8 year old son with her, I prayed “Lord if you are there, I need your help. I don't want to lose my family, but nevertheless not my will but yours be…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 18 2011,13:59)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 18 2011,17:43)Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 17 2011,12:08)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 17 2011,15:58)Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 16 2011,20:57)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 17 2011,01:44)Pierre,I agree that faith without deeds is dead and therefore to obey the teaching of Jesus you must be a believer before being…[Read more]

Quote (thehappyman @ Mar. 17 2011,16:15)Amen ! The people of Japan once again find terrible distruction and many lives were lost. Keep praying for the people of Japan. T.Y.Praying for the all the people of Japan, the missionaries who are sharing the gospel and taking care of the suffering and praying for their phyisical needs. Praying for the…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 17 2011,12:08)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 17 2011,15:58)Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 16 2011,20:57)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 17 2011,01:44)Pierre,I agree that faith without deeds is dead and therefore to obey the teaching of Jesus you must be a believer before being immersed in water in order to recieve the Holy Spirit.  A believer will…[Read more]

Quote (terraricca @ Mar. 16 2011,20:57)Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 17 2011,01:44)Pierre,I agree that faith without deeds is dead and therefore to obey the teaching of Jesus you must be a believer before being immersed in water in order to recieve the Holy Spirit.  A believer will obey all of Jesus' teachings including being immersed in water because…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 17 2011,04:49)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 16 2011,12:37)Then you will acknowledge that the scriptures I posted show that the Holy Ghost is not ''THE THIRD PERSON OF A TRI-UNE GOD”.And because they do show this, I can be certain that Matthew 28:19 (The Tri-une formula) is not what Jesus said.Yes MartyYou have made it…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 16 2011,07:25)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 15 2011,14:56)The only scripture that I have said has been altered is Matthew 28:19, and it surely does not line up with the scriptures that I have given you here, but go right ahead and teach what you want.MartyA little leaven leavens the Whole Lump.Don't accuse me of not accepting…[Read more]

Hi Jack:You say:Quote Peter did not “command” them to be baptized. The Greek word is “protasso.” I have already indicated that it means “to prearrange in order.”Where are you getting this from? That is not what Strong's concordance says about the word “forbid”.Also, you are distorting what I have written. God's Word has not changed relative to…[Read more]

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Mar. 16 2011,03:39)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 13 2011,08:54)Hi Keith and Jack:Using the below listed scripture as a premise:Quote 2 John 1:9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.Quote 1 Corinthians…[Read more]

Hi Pierre:You say:Quote born again ,believers say that they receive the holy spirit after there baptism ,I have ask many how do they know and what is it ,?none could answer me.When one is born again, God becomes the Father of our spirit. We are a new creation in Christ Jesus. We know that we have received the Holy Spirit because we are at peace…[Read more]

Hi Jack:Prior to Cornelius and his group receiving the Holy Ghost, the gospel was preached primarily to the Jews, and the procedure had been when they believed the gospel, they were baptized in water, and then they received the Holy Ghost.But Cornelius and his group received the Holy Ghost when they believed the gospel prior to being baptized in…[Read more]

Quote (Wispring @ Mar. 15 2011,15:06)Hi everyone. New here and here to learn. Does this have revelance to this threads conversation?John 3:5-8 (King James Version) 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.   I ask because this story of Jesus isn't…[Read more]

Hi Jack:And since it is true that only Jesus can baptize with the Holy Spirit, I have already showed you that the Apostle Paul baptized as stated in the following scripture and although it does not specifically say that he baptized them in water that is what is implied.Quote 1 Co 1:12Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I…[Read more]

Quote (Kangaroo Jack Jr. @ Mar. 15 2011,08:43)Quote (942767 @ Mar. 15 2011,08:25)Quote (Kangaroo Jack Jr. @ Mar. 15 2011,07:53)Hi Jack:Marty said:Quote No, water baptism for a Born again Christian has nothing to do with an Old Testament ritual.Acts 19 (King James Version)Acts 191And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having…[Read more]