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In scripture the normative meaning when it speaks of baptism, it is talking about water baptism.

One could google that and find out if what I am saying is true or not. I encourage people to read up on what Christian history shows to be the meaning and type when it speaks of baptizing, which means to immerse in or pour water over a person.

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Many on here will argue against this because they don't want the text to mean water baptism due to their desire to have it mean something different. That is why I suggest someone research it outside of the comments on this site if one wants to really find the answer.

Darnita Acts 2 :4 and they the twelve apostles were all filled with the holy ghost and again began to speak in tongues as the spirit gave them the utterance. It says they began they did it by the ability given them hence as the spirit gave

them then they acted on what the spirit gave them. It's your operation of the God given ability, also the things of God

are to be done decent and in order which is the way God wants it. If its out of order red flags God is not the author of confusion. That is not to say that if someone does not speak in tongues there not born again and don't operate the spirit, I've seen both sides. Just showing you Gods Word, also in Acts 2:11 Gods Word says they were speaking the wonderworks of God. I didn't write the book. So do what believing God for.

Hello Gigi,

Off the top of my head, I believe the scripture you are referring to is in the book of Titus but don't quote me on that one. I'd have to look it up. As far as equality, I think scripture would support God seeing both men and women as equal in His eyes, just not when it comes to function and the role of each in the church. But yes, this is one of those hotly debated topics that will get us put in the hot seat no matter what view we present. However, sticking with scripture is the best indeed!

My dear sister in Christ Jesus, thanks for all you contribute to this forum. God Bless!!!

Jcbu It was not to spread the word of God it was a display of evidence of what they received Acts 10:45+46,

and other places and i have also evidenced this being done in confusion and out of biblical order like other things

of God but that does not make it Gods fault because as Paul states God is not the author of confusion. 1 Corinthians

14 :40

S. Durdan Look at the qualifications of the passover lamb Exodus 12:1-10 one major detail it had to be a lamb

of the first year, there are actually a few good studies i've read where Jesus christ ministry may have been one year

I.E. beginning in Luke 4:16-21 and of course ending Acts 1:9-11. Something to look into.

Where in the Bible did Jesus say that the birds will fall from the sky and all the fish would die?

Thank you..

Jcbu I watch the news when deemed necessary and an aware of certain key events happening globally,

but i'm not buying that the son of perdition or the Antichrist or the tribulation times are happening now.

Is it building up without question but we the believers in the body of Christ making intercession is the only

thing from the enemy cutting loose in my scriptural understanding. Also scripturally 2 Thessalonians 2:12

that they all who believed not can't include the saints or believers in the Body of Christ.

Darnita,

I have the Holy Spirit in me and I have never spoken in tongues. If I ever do, I hope it is in the same manner as first recorded at Pentecost, where God gives me the ability to speak fluently in a (known foreign language) that I do not speak, so that I might spread the gospel message to someone who wouldn't understand me otherwise in English!

Alex,

Yes, I agree with you John baptized with water. But, Jesus continued this baptism, he added to it - and commanded us to be baptized with water and he promised to add the Holy Spirt. So it's with water and Spirit! This is totally in line with his words in John 3:5

Acts 2:38

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." This is how we receive the Holy Spirit!

So then at this point our sins are forgiven.

Acts 22:16 "And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."

It is impossible to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ without teaching the absolute necessity of baptism. Here is Apostle Paul:

Romans 6:3-4

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?"

"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."

1 Peter 3:21

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:"

We can't ignore all of this scripture:

Acts 2:37

"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?"

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Anyone who responds to the question in Acts 2:37 with an answer that contradicts Acts 2:38 is not in line with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

All of this scripture above was written after Jesus Christs resurrection. It was Jesus/God's command for us! GB you Alex.

Bc Sir with all due respect Jesus Christ in all his actions and thought and heart always did the will of the Father so

where was the deceit in his prayer.

Precious friend, Since JESUS Is our 'Reality' Of REST, we can now do that 24/7. Thus no need to get 'entangled in the legalism' of "keeping (the 'shadow' of) the sabbath." As Paul Clearly Teaches us, from God:

"Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath: which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ." Colossians 2:16-17

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We Now "fulfill All the law, In ONE WORD: LOVE thy neighbor as thyself" Galatians 5:14 Romans 13:8-10

Please Be Richly Encouraged, Enlightened, Exhorted, and Edified!

2 Timothy 2:15 Romans 16:25 Ephesians 3:9 = Grace/Mystery fellowship {Romans - Philemon}, For ALL "to SEE," today,?

God's 'Simple' Will: Link

In reference to Jesus praying to the father three times and being deceitful in his prayer . One must recognize who Jesus was . First he is the only and non other purely the son of the most high God . He became man being born thru a woman thus him awakening into a flesh body called man , ln this body he laughed , cried , eat , drank , suffered , rejoiced the same as we do . You could pinch him or tickle him and he felt it same as we do . He could hit his finger with a hammer close a door on his fingers and shout out OUCH . My point is when he faced crucitfition he was the same as being in our bodies . He knew what was before him it was horrifying but he acknowledged the will of the father and faced it if it was no other way to save mankind . What pray would you have prayed ?

Hi James

What do you mean by shadow people?

Hi Ethel

Are you asking what the word "psalm" means?

It means song.

But if you are asking what the meaning of the psalms are, then being more specific about a psalm number and verse may help us respond

Hi Jesse,

I agree. The text you quoted excludes women from these positions.

There is another Scripture that says that women should keep their households, caring for their husbands and children.

I am not sure of the verse location.

But women abandoned that sacred position in the home many decades ago with the push of "women's liberation" and "equality" along with the lure of a second income to raise the standard of living.

Look what it has brought us to,

Now, due to adjustments in the cost of living, it is increasingly difficult for a young couple to live on one income.

We have created our own problems by departing from Scripture on this and going by the wisdom of the world.

And like you said, I'll probably get some to push back on me on this, but I believe we are always better off going with The instructions of Scripture in both the short and long run.

Hi Doug,

The Bible does not mention the names of the days of the weeks as we know them.

The names are from the Julian calendar, I believe, and came at a later date than the writings of Scripture.

So, in reality, I don't think we can really know the exact day of the week when Adam and Eve had their first Sabbath rest. We just know that it was the first day after their first day of life, if Genesis tells us they were made on day six.

I think the important thing for believers is to "rest" on the finished work of Christ Jesus.

We can choose to have a Sabbath rest every 7 days, every day, or another schedule that fits our life conditions.

This is because the law of grace allows us liberty to keep the spirit of the law and not dimly the letter.

Hi Catherine,

I do. I believe there is only one true God, one way to Heaven and that Jesus is indeed God!!! We are not rare, just a small few. Not everyone will walk this narrow path. You stay blessed.

Well said, Mishael

We are HIS workmanship

So God is the boss of me and you

He directs us. We don't advise or tell Him what to do.

We pray and ask in our limited knowledge, but He always follows His good and perfect will. So, we should be humble and accept His answers, provisions, open or closed doors, wait and grow leading s.

I have exercised the gift of leading and teaching as well as the gifts of helps and service.

I am most comfortable with the latter, it definitely is a "safer" type of work than leading or teaching. But I step into whatever God places in front of me even if it is uncomfortable. There is growth in that as we allow the Spirit to work through us.

We may even find that we are better than we thought we could be at doing something that stretches us.

But humility and love is always the driving force in our service, always endeavor in to be a faithful, godly witness in all we are called to do in the church, our job, our home, and our family relationships

Hi Brother Chris.

Reading those articles one would wonder if those Pastoring in the 19th century perhaps should have been exempt or held back from military duties and remain overseeing the Church similar to the way the Lord dealt with Israel.

Numbers 1:45-50.

Tho the Church may not be directly instructed aa tho Israel but there are subtle principles in scriptures such as

2 Timothy 2:4. that may suggest. perhaps exemptions for Pasrors.

I believe there's virtue to Gods order and structure in the way he do things therefore there's consequences when we deviates from it.

It's interesting in 1 Timothy 2:13. Paul mentions "For Adam was first formed, then Eve." You would say ok well that settles it. but then he goes on with verse 14. "And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." He seems to give more reason. Could this be a picture of her influence and our partiality when it comes to women? If Adam wasn't deceived why take of the fruit? We have to ask ourselves didn't Adam know better and what would we have done. There may be more to this than just

hierarchy, ( not saying he didn't set up hierarchy) there may be reasons besides that. just as it's a reason man can't pastor a church without the Holyspirit.

I'm just fishing but if this is even close, then our partial and passiveness towards women would be as big as the issue as an seductive woman if she's in error.

Perhaps if anyone else could have been around to offer Adam that fruit just maybe he wouldn't have taken it.

I believe as in the Gospels woman has an equal role in the church, but Gods order ordained should never be broken.

God bless.

John 3. You must be born again as to how Jesus explained.

Jesus is the only one who gives the Holy Spirit to the born again believers.

The Holy Spirit speaks of and teaches believers about Jesus Christ. If someone preaches it to you; the Holy Spirit alone confirms it with signs following.

He gives the gifts and operations AS HE WILLS.

As you read the New Testament you'll understand everything about the Gifts. Baby Christians must grow up in Christ first.

We must learn to obey the Known (Bible) Will of God.

Women as preachers and teachers must submit to Christ (It is his church), and sit under the Leadership of that Church. It's about obedience and Discipleship.

Personally, I've done all the gnarly jobs in a church without grouching. Why? Because I was doing it AS UNTO THE LORD. On my job at work; same thing. God is our Employer. If we can't do right by Him; we will not be promoted. I especially AVOIDED gossip and backbiting. It was hard at times because Satan drops by ever so often.

The Holy Spirit is the one who ANOINTS you to be in ministry. That's who you have to please with your progress. You'll be tested on resolve all along, by HIM. If you encounter a lot of spiritual warfare, ask the Holy Spirit for the Gift of: discerning the spirits. But first, learn what that is. YOU hit the books/Bible and learn from it. HE IS YOUR TEACHER.

If you want to see what a lady Preacher looks like. Watch some Iverna Tompkins on youtube.

We have to learn how to pray, seek God for fresh MANNA go his people. It's for us, and it's for them. We need to know and live in Matthew 25. Our priority is to Jesus and pointing His children in a better direction.

I'm happy for all those who do choose ministry.

Mishael

Do the Bible shed light on shadow people?

Remember there is no more male or female in Christ Jesus....Jesus does not want men or woman to teach us. He wants the H.G. to teach us thats y he gives us the H.G OUR NEW INNERMAN.....Ya need no man teach you the anointing you have received of him will teach you all things.etc. 1st John 2 : 27 KJV...Abide in me and i in you means 24/7..As the branches have to abide in the vine 24/7...Not 1 day a week....Todays Pastors are still teaching the old covenant...1 day a week...Its LIKE A MARRIAGE 24/7 FOREVER....Abide in me and i in you....Now its our bodies that are his temple....Christ in you the hope of GLORY.....The Kingdom of God is gona be with in us...Male or Female...k gbu

Where can I find answers for the arguable concept of the days of the week? Some say the Sabbath is Saturday and others say it is Sunday. Which is correct? The word "Sunday" does not appear anywhere in the bible.

Bro. Dan Jesus said 3 times jOHN Baptised you with water but i will baptise you with the H.G. and fire...When Jesus said behold i send the Promise of my Father upon you thats H.G. baptism ,The gift of God .Johns water baptism was old covenant...The law and the Prophets were till John ..Dan ya think that God wd send his only son to shed his blood at calvary .and advocate the old water covenant....Dan All the water in the world cd not wash away mans sins...It had to be a blood covenant....Even John who gave us water baptism was preaching Behold the lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world....Water baptism was fine till the Cross...But after the CROSS its a New COVENANT .Not according to the Covenant i made with their Fathers..I will put my Words in their hearts and minds and i will remember their sins and inniquities no more...The sower and his seeds are the new covenant a birthing covenant via the seeds of our Lord...As our Lord was the living WORD made flesh and Blood.

Bro Dan it would be a slap in the face of God to ADD ANY THING TO CALVARY....3 TIMES In Acts 10 & 11 God Almighty was telling Peter WHAT I HAVE MADE CLEAN...Do not call common or unclean...God was baptising folks with the H.G. The new covenant. The ultimate baptism. But Peter was Commanding water baptism old Covenant, A slap in the face of God and the lamb of God...Dan once ya understand the ENORMITY of the CROSS, The blood of the lamb, you will no more mention water baptism for the remission of sins...Remember Jesus said that some wd not be able to drink the NEW WINE ( THE NEW COVENANT )..They wd say the old wine is better ( water baptism ) The new wine is H.G. BAPTISM....The Gift of God....But water baptism is not the gift of God. Remember in ACTS 18 : 26 One of Johns disciples was still water baptising.Scripture said thats all he knew was Johns water baptism...But Aquilla and Prisilla had to take him unto them selves aad expound unto him a more perfect way....Which was the new covenant

Free,

Back in those days they had what was called the threshing floor. What they would do was they would gather their crops in and they would grind it on the threshing floor, and the grain would separate from the chaff. And then they would take a shovel, a winnowing fork, a winnowing fan, and they throw it up in the air. And the grain would only travel a certain distance but the chaff would blow even further away.

By the time they finished this process, they would have two separate piles on the floor. One pile goes into the barn, and the other one you burn. What this is talking about is that with Jesus, either you are going to get baptized with His spirit, because that's the name of his ministry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, or the fire of judgment. He will separate the wheat from the chaff.

As for what baptism is Paul talking about in Romans Chapters 5 and 6, he is presenting to us the process of salvation, and the baptism he mentions in Romans Chapter 6 is Spirit baptism, not water baptism.

God bless Rick do not know if you saw the 700 club report on youtube today with the CIA about China and the set up of crpto currency.Mark of the beast.When I saw it I thought of Jesus in Mathew 24:8 And these are the begining of sorrows.

i luv this passsage with alll of my big heart!!!!!!! this changed my life!!! thank you soooooooooo0oooooo000o-00o00oo0o0o0o0o0oo900 much. i will cherish you forever. have an

Brother Chris,

Thank you so much for sharing that quote from the Virtual Museum of Protestantism. I have not heard of them before but would like to check them out. I'm sure they might have other articles of great interest. It does explain a lot on why women were being ordained as pastors. But as you mention, should we as the church ever deviate from the word for the benefit of the church? I think not! It seems to me that every time man does what he thinks is right for the church, we as a church begin to suffer. Things might work from our point of view, but if the Lord's not doing it, we get ourselves into quite the mess.

I truly believe that there are women who would do a much better job of fulfilling a pastoral role in the church than some of the men. But again, do we deviate from the word in order to make the church a "better" place? We've got to be careful on how we are building because if the Lord is not in it, our efforts are in vain, no matter what we think is best. How did the early church function? That should be our model, and yet we have moved so far away from it, maybe not intentional, but we've gotten ourselves into a mess!

May the Lord continue to bless you with knowledge and understanding of His word, for it is only through His provision that we can move forward in growth. God Bless!!!

I understand that it has been taught that Yashua ministry was 3.5 years if that is true then what are the qualification for the Passover Lamb.

Thx

Alex N. You may want to look up Tishri 1 in the Judean calendar and all that is representative of the culture

of that day and time, it fell between september and october their calendar year. Some interesting research.