Cleansing
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We Are Cleansed!
The cleansing power of Christ’s blood is a foundational belief in Christianity, as highlighted in 1 John 1:6-10. Here’s a summary of those verses: Fellowship in Light: Walking in the light of Christ allows us to have fellowship with one another, with the blood of Jesus cleansing us from all sin. Confession and Forgiveness: If… Continue reading
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Baptism
The “One Baptism” (Ephesians 4:5) Not Baptism of John (Acts 19:4) Not Holy Spirit Baptism (Acts 1:5) Not Baptism of Fire (Matthew 3:11-12) Who Should Be Baptized? Penitent Believers (Mark 16:15-16) Mode of Baptism Requires Water (Acts 8:36) Requires Much Water (John 3:23) Into and Out of Water (Acts 8:38) Symbolizes Burial and Resurrection (Romans… Continue reading
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The Transition of Baptisms
Two Baptisms in A.D. 30 On the Day of Pentecost, both Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 2:1-4) and water baptism (Acts 2:38) were practiced. Two Baptisms in A.D. 41 At the house of Cornelius, Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 10:44) and water baptism (Acts 10:47-48) were observed. One Baptism in A.D. 64 By the time Paul wrote… Continue reading
