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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

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Holy Spirit: Sealed/Guaranteed

The Bible speaks of those who were sealed with the Spirit, and who had been given the earnest (or guarantee) of the Spirit. How should these words be understood? Sealed John 6:27, “Do not labor for the food which perishes, … Continue reading

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The Seven Churches of Asia (Loveless, Lifeless, Lukewarm Churches)

Why seven churches?   Why these seven churches?  Foy Wallace, Jr. argued that there were only seven churches in Asia at this time.  True, the New Testament mentions others: Colossae (Colossians 1:2) and Hieropolis (Colossians 4:13).  However, Wallace points out: (1) A … Continue reading

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