Mercy
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What Baptism Will & Will Not Do

Baptism Will: Baptism is essential for salvation, as it is commanded by Jesus and is a necessary step in the process of being saved. Mark 16:16: “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” 1 Peter 3:21: “There is also an antitype which now saves… Continue reading
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“Father, The Hour is Come”

In the moments leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus declared, “Father, the hour is come,” marking the culmination of God’s plan for the salvation of humanity. Each aspect of this “hour” represents a significant truth about God’s purpose in Christ. 1 Peter 1:19-20: “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without… Continue reading
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Christ Lifted Up: John 12:32-33

In John 12:32-33, Jesus speaks about being “lifted up” from the earth, a reference to His crucifixion. The phrase “lifted up” has a double meaning: it refers both to the physical act of Jesus being raised on the cross and to His glorification and exaltation after His death. “I will draw all peoples to Myself”… Continue reading
