Tag: baptism
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Water Baptism
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water. Leviticus 8:6 (KJV) Washed – Baptism is frequently thought of as a Christian event. The first form of New Testament baptism is found in the story of John the Baptist. But John wasn’t a Christian, he was a Jew. Why would John practice…
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The Pronoun Game
John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Luke 3:16 (KJV) You – Let’s play the pronoun game. Looking at the two instances…
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Baptism and Circumcision
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1 Corinthians 1:17 (KJV) 12. As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they…