Baptism it is not a symbol. Why? Because it doth now save us . This is why we cannot do away with it. It is also a burial, not a sprinkling, or pouring of water over one’s head. Why? Because Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12 Speaks of Baptism as a Burial ( Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.) ( Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with [him] through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.) I just want to stop right here for a minute. Here is where most get it twisted. The operation Of God is Baptism, we are risen with him through the faith of that operation---(Baptism) A real life view—If you go to a cemetery to bury someone, you just don’t sprinkle soil on top of them, nor do you pour a pitcher of water over their heads, that is just not a BURIAL! Now for the question of who should be baptized? The scripture plainly states: in Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. I want to shorten this you can ask me for scripture / or look them yourself. This is God’s mandate for baptism. One must hear the word of God, believe the word of God, repent of sins, confesses Jesus Christ to be the Son of God and thence forth be baptized. Question can a baby do any of that? I must leave now feel free to get back to me on that.
Well after RE - READING this verse, and praying and pondering on it, this is what it means to me - If - ( YOU feel that YOU have been called ) to take up serpents, and drink poisin, God will protect you. That being said. It is also my feeling that this ritual SHOULD NOT be done in every Christian Church. Nor should those who do this ,tell someone else that IF you do not do this, you do not have faith. God gives differant gifts of the spirit to each person as HE chooses. So now,it is my feeling that IF, God has put on your soul to do it, then do it, God DID NOT tell me to do it.- Just how the spirit has led me to understand it.
You might look at the following chapters.
If you are interested or concerned which is common
to many that the Word spoken or Read is not clear
to you, ASK God to make His meaning known to you.
Ask God to help you understand what he wants you to know from His Word. It is very Important to Ask with a sincere heart. HE WILL answer you for He wants you to have a deeper relationship with Him.
Book of Acts 2nd chapter:
The whole chapter references this but specifically verses:
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Mark 16:8-19
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
1 Corinthinians Chapter 14 is one of the best for gaining understanding of the gift of tongues.
22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on [his] face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
27 If any man speak in an [unknown] tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most [by] three, and [that] by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
mark 16:16 is a very specific requirement that even a child could understand without making it harder not unless it is twisted. a very simple command to follow and to do. IT IS INDEED SALVATION FOR ALL OF US WHO BELIEVED IN THE NAME OF THE SON OF GOD AND IS COUPLED WITH THE BAPTISM OF WATER IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AS CITED IN ACTS 2:38. THE HOLY GHOST CONFIRMED THIS STATEMENT THROUGH SIGNS THAT FOLLOWS BY EXERCIZING THE POWER THAT GOD HATH GIVEN. IN THE ABSENCE OF THESE THEN YOUR FAITH IS NOW IN DOUBTFUL AND DANGER SITUATION WITHOUT SEEKING THE TRUTH THEN SATAN IS THE BENEFICIARY. REMEMBER SATAN ALSO TEACHES THE GOSPEL NOT UNTO SALVATION BUT UNTO DECEPTION AND MANY OF SUCH IN OUR PRESENT TIMES. MANY WERE ALREADY DECEIVED AND STILL KEEP DECEIVING.
Mark 16:23 The gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but He received it not. that's what He said in Mark 14:25, Jesus was always be true to His word and does'nt change His plan, and He never changes.
parrish i agree with what your saying, i didn't realize my message came across like that.. but i agree 100% with you that he's talkin about baptism.. and your 100% rite works alone will not get you into heaven.. like it says in jame "what is faith without works" sorry didn't mean it to come across that way... like it says in mark 16:16 "he who believeth and is baptized is saved; but he who beleiveth not isn't" i think that goes back to the verse in james.. what is faith without works... and obviously... alot of people get baptized just to do it... so i agree 100% with you on that ... sorry again didn't mean for my words to come out the wrong way! :)
Yes, that is odd. I'm sure it doesn't mean to preach the gospel to turtles, cats, spiders, and random animals. So, that would mean we're creatures. It would be nice to know if the Greek word for 'creature' is any different than the one used where we're supposed to rule over creatures.
If you are interested or concerned which is common
to many that the Word spoken or Read is not clear
to you, ASK God to make His meaning known to you.
Ask God to help you understand what he wants you to know from His Word. It is very Important to Ask with a sincere heart. HE WILL answer you for He wants you to have a deeper relationship with Him.
Book of Acts 2nd chapter:
The whole chapter references this but specifically verses:
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Mark 16:8-19
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
1 Corinthinians Chapter 14 is one of the best for gaining understanding of the gift of tongues.
22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.
23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on [his] face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
27 If any man speak in an [unknown] tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most [by] three, and [that] by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.