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Category Archives: baptism
Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 2)
Much of the denominational world are Calvinists in doctrine. They believe that there must be a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a man before he can be converted. Nathan Rice (a Presbyterian) made this statement … Continue reading
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The Christian Life (from John 3)
John 3 contains three points which sum up Christianity. Let’s notice: 1. The Cross of Christ “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up that whoever believes in … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Phrase Study, Plan of salvation, Textual study
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Calling On The Name
“And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” (Joel 2:32 cf. Acts 2:21; 22:16; Romans 10:13). What does it mean to call on the name of the LORD? This is … Continue reading
Jesus Only Baptism
The doctrine of some “oneness Holiness” groups is that the correct formula, or wording, must be said by the preacher baptizing you, or your baptism is invalid. According to them only words such as these are to be said: “I baptize … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 19:5, Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:48, baptism formula, baptism into the name, baptism on the name, baptize in name, baptize upon the name, Collossian 3:17, ed wharton, eis, en, epi, Godhead, Jusus only baptism, Matthew 28:18-20, oneness holiness, oneness pentecostal, what was said by preacher when baptizing
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Household Baptism
Many, in an effort to justify their doctrinal practice of infant baptism, have run to passages which mention entire households being baptized (Acts 10; Acts 16; 1 Corinthians 1) and have inferred from these passages that infant baptism is indeed … Continue reading
Are You A Convert?
Most would probably agree that one must be converted before he can be saved. However, Let us consider – when is it that one actually converted or turned to Christ? One is not converted at the point of belief, or at the point of … Continue reading
Baptism and 1 Corinthians 1:17
1 Corinthians 1:17 is a key passage that some have used to deny the necessity of baptism in connection with salvation. It is claimed that if such was essential for salvation, then this passage would say that Christ sent Paul to baptize. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Peter 3:3-4, baptism, baptize into the name of, crispus, ed wharton, ellipses, figure of speech, gaius, Genesis 45:8, into the name v. in the name, John 6:27, Mark 9:37, Matthew 6:19-20, preach, relative negation
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A Look at Mark 16:16
“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). “ It behooves us to consider the word order in Mark 16:16. (1) Some insist by their doctrine that faith … Continue reading
Words Mean Something
In Lexington, Kentucky, in the year 1843, Alexander Campbell debated Nathan L. Rice, a Presbyterian. The debate occurred between the dates of November 15th and December 2. The daily sessions, on most days, was from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Six issues were debated: (1) The action … Continue reading
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