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John’s Baptism and New Testament Baptism
Through the years, I have been asked various questions about John’s baptism. Here are a few: (1) What was the purpose of John’s baptism? (2) What is the difference between John’s baptism and New Testament baptism? (3) Did those who … Continue reading →
Posted in baptism, Cofession, Repentance, Textual study
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Halloween, Nike, Mazda, and Paganism
Many go “all out” for Halloween. Houses are decorated. Costumes are selected. Candy is purchased. Did you know that ¼ of all candy sold in the U.S is sold for Halloween? (Halloween 2018- History, history.com). Personally, I have never understood … Continue reading →
Posted in culture, Ethics, History, holiday
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Miracles (Part 2)
There are different words used in the Bible to describe super-natural work: (1) “Miracle” (e.g. Luke 23:8; Acts 2:22). The word is from the Greek, “dunamis” (it is from this word we derive our word “dynamite”). The word refers to … Continue reading →
Posted in Miracles, Pentecostalism, Signs, Textual study, Word Study
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