Christian Doctine
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I love all of your posts but.......I have to disagree with this one.
The theif on the cross did not go to hell because he was not baptized He went there because he did not accept Jesus as the Christ.
Now, remember, the other thief went to heaven to be with Jesus, but he was not baptized either.
You said.......
"I can't help but wonder what sins were remitted when Jesus was baptized. I thought he was sinless."
No sir! As God in the flesh Jesus was sinless and had no need of repentance or baptism!
Jesus’ baptism also showed that He identified with sinners. His baptism symbolized the sinners’ baptism into the righteousness of Christ, dying with Him and rising free from sin and able to walk in the newness of life. His perfect righteousness would fulfill all the requirements of the Law for sinners who could never hope to do so on their own.
BibleLover Sarcasm is difficult to express in writing, no?
Definitely going to put churchianity into my mental rolodex for later use
Hello cocoa;
I agree! As we approach a New Year. There are many things I had to change to better understand in Scripture. I always wondered the full meaning of Booths in the Old Testament and thought it only had one purpose during the Feast of Tabernacles.
I'm sorry to say but I thought these were only for vendors to provide food and drink to the Israelites. I learned there were many other uses for the Booths but more important of bringing together the people to celebrate their faith.
Bob
It is all about "growth" and being exposed to the literal Word of God which is the Bible.
Many times, and many people become so pleased in what they know....even if what they know is wrong, that they are unable to grow and learn.
One of the benefits of a Christian such as this one is the personal conversations with experienced and knowledgeable people that are available to you and others. We all can dialogue and ask questions and hear words tailored just for you, as ither Christians are aware of your situation and needs.
Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
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Sorry about the confusion, but I was referring to the repentant thief.
Ya know.......I thought that what was posted did not sound like something you would have said, "but" there it was in black and white.
Please Forgive me for jumping on you, but I am sure that you would have done the same thing!!!
You are a wonderful man and you are doing a really good job!