Are Books Missing From It?

Jesus never accused anyone, nor did He ever predict that the Bible would be corrupted. In fact, He promised just the opposite ( Matthew 24:35 ; 1 Peter 1:23-25 ). 2. If books had been removed from the Old Testament, why didn't Jesus correct the translation He used when upon the face of the earth? Rather, He viewed the translation then in existence as the inspired word of God ( Matthew 5:17-18 ). 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls prove that the text of the Old Testament hasn't been corrupted. 4. The New Testament is backed up by more manuscript evidence than any other book of antiquity. If we can't trust the textual accuracy of the New Testament, then we can trust the text of any ancient document, including the writings of Shakespeare or the Declaration of Independence. 5. Since man cannot know spiritual truth by intuition ( Isaiah 55:8-9 ; Proverbs 16:25 ; 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 ). All would stand helpless before a corrupted Bible, being unable to distinguish between what part had been corrupted and what hadn't. If our only link with God has been hopelessly tainted, then we are all doomed to fail.

Can We Understand It Alike?

Why would God speak, if not to be understood? If God created us ( James 3:9 ), then He knows the range of our mental capacities. 2. Salvation is inherently tied to understanding the gospel message ( Mark 16:15-16 ; Romans 1:16 ; 10:17 ; Matthew 13:19 , 23 ). If one can't understand, then they can't believe and be saved. 3. We are commanded to acquire the correct understanding ( Eph. 5:17 ; 2 Timothy 2:15 ). 4. Paul said that when we read we could understand it just like he understood it ( Ephesians 3:3-5 ). 5. Jesus rebuked people for not understanding God's will ( Matthew 22:29 ). 6. God can create the world out of nothing ( Psalm 33:6 ), but He can't author a book that all can understand? 7. God commands us to be united, but then gave us a revelation which is impossible to reach agreement upon? ( John 17:20-21 )

Holy Spirit Or Water Baptism?

The baptism commanded is water baptism ( Acts 10:47-48 ). Baptism in water is inherently linked with preaching Jesus ( Acts 8:35-38 ). 2. Holy baptism was a promise to a selected group of individuals ( John 14:26 ; Acts 1:4-5 ), and is recorded as only happening twice ( Acts 2:1-4 ; 11:15-17 ). 3. The baptism linked with salvation is water baptism ( 1 Peter 3:20-21 ). It is a baptism that requires the individual to arise ( Acts 22:16 ). 4. Therefore, the one essential baptism of Ephesians 4:5 , the baptism commanded of every person, is water baptism, for it is the salvation associated with salvation. Telling people they are saved prior to being baptized in water is failing to tell them the truth ( Mark 16:16 ; Acts 2:38 ).

Are Sprinkling And Pouring Scriptural Modes Of Baptizing?

The Greek word rendered 'baptize' or 'baptism' means immerision (see any Greek lexicon). 2. The Biblical examples of individuals being baptized support immersion: (a) Much water was necessary ( John 3:23 ). (b) The need to 'arise' to be baptized (one doesn't have to move for sprinkling or pouring to take place) ( Acts 22:16 ). (c) Both baptizer and the person being baptized went down into the water together ( Acts 8:36-38 ). (d) Baptism is described as a burial ( Romans 6:3-5 ; Colossians 2:12-13 ). (e) The word "baptized" is used in connection with being completely enveloped ( 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 ). (f) From the standpoint of history, sprinkling and pouring originated long after the days of the apostles and the completion of the New Testament.

The Thief On The Cross Wasn't Baptized!

The thief was forgiven under a covenant that ceased at the death of Jesus. Upon His death the First Covenant ended (the Law of Moses) and the Second Covenant was instituted ( Hebrews 9:15-17 ; 10:9-10 ). 2. The command to be baptized in water to obtain the forgiveness of sins is found following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ ( Mark 16:16 ). 3. Since the death and resurrection of Jesus, all who life, are accountable to the instructions found in the New Covenant. This is a universal covenant for all mankind ( Mark 16:15 ; Matthew 28:19 ). 4. Included in this covenant is the command to be immersed in water for the remission of sins ( Acts 2:38 ; 8:35-38 ; 10:47-48 ; 18:8 ; 22:16 ; Ephesians 4:5 ; Colossians 2:12-13 ; 1 Peter 3:21 ). 5. In addition, it is purely assumed that he wasn't baptized. He may have been baptized under John's baptism, for he knew about the Kingdom of God ( Luke 23:42 ).

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Jesus placed baptism before salvation, not after it ( Mark 16:16 ). 2. So did Peter ( Acts 2:38 ; 1 Peter 3:21 ). And Paul ( Galatians 3:27 ; Colossians 2:12-13 ; Acts 22:16 ). 3. Jesus and the apostles inherently linked baptism with faith ( Mark 16:16 ; Galatians 3:26-27 ; Colossians 2:12 ). Thus being baptized is simply trusting in God's way of saving you.

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Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

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Are Books Missing From It?

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Are Sprinkling And Pouring Scriptural Modes Of Baptizing?

The Thief On The Cross Wasn’t Baptized!

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

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