The problem Johnlove is the Scriptures say Repent first then be Baptized. Its a two fold command.
First, we are to Repent of our sins.
Second we are to be Baptized.
Not be Baptized without Repentance.
I do not see you as a Christian when you teach Baptism without Repentance. What good is it being Baptized with no Repentance?
Its almost seems as if you believe we receive Salvation by Baptism. Therefore if Salvation is received by Baptism then you point would be valid.
Unfortunately for you, without repenting your Baptism is null and void.
Every place in the Scriptures where they were Baptized Repentance was also included.
I was Baptized TWICE!!!!
Because my Baptism as a baby did not count!!!
REALLY and it says that WHERE in the bible??????????
THIS IS WHAT MY BIBLE TEACHES
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John.3:[
5] Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.[/h][h=3]
Matt.28 Verses 19 to 20 "[
19] {YOU} Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [
20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded YOU; and lo, I am with YOU always, to the close of the age."[/h]My friend have you ever been exposed to the One Infallible Rule for right understanding of the Bible?
Never Ever; can, may or DOES
One verse, passage or teaching have the power or authority to
Invalidate, make void or override another Verse, passage or teaching:
Were this even the slightest possibility; [it’s NOT!] it would render the entire Bible useless to teach or learn Christ Faith
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2Peter 1: 19-21
And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: [20] Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. [21] For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.
[Douay explanation]
[20] No prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation: This shews plainly that the scriptures are not to be expounded by any one's private judgment or private spirit, because every part of the holy scriptures were written by men inspired by the Holy Ghost, and declared as such by the Church; therefore they are not to be interpreted but by the Spirit of God, which he hath left, and promised to remain with his Church to guide her in all truth to the end of the world. Some may tell us, that many of our divines interpret the scriptures: they may do so, but they do it always with a submission to the judgment of the Church, and not otherwise. End Quotes
“Whenever something is good it does not depend on us getting our way, but on God getting His way, and whether we do God’s Will depends on us [
humbly] loving God. Moreover to love God we must [
actually] know God, [
not just know OF God].” Bread of Life booklet January 9, 2016”[
Mt 7:21]
2[SUP]nd[/SUP]. Peter 3: 14-18
“Therefore, beloved, since you wait for these, be zealous to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the forbearance of our Lord as salvation. So also our beloved brother
Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, speaking of this as he does in all his letters. There are some things in them hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other scriptures. You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, beware lest you be carried away with the error of lawless men and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen”
God Bless you
Patrick
