If one turns to Christ Jesus for strength and refuge total healing, He is willing to...Jesus is able to remove your load of Sin and give you his load of bearing his name/his love/obedience to the world and there is great joy in that...it starts by one being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues as an evidence that you are filled with the Holy Spirit...Christ paid the price already.. John 3:1-8, Mark 16:15-19
The earliest copies of this Gospel end at 16:8. Everything else (16:9-20) was added at a later date possibly a scribe. This has been determined by textual criticism (see Bart Ehrman).
So how can it be inerrant if a scribe (or someone) added text to this Gospel?
Children of God read and meditate this chapter very well. Jesus handed over his powers invested in him by God to anyone who has faith and belief. ' in my name ye shall cast out devils. They shall speak in strange tounges. They will lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. They will drink deadly poison but they wont be harmed. Its happening today people gets heal from various deadly diseases by merely being touched by those chosen people who stood in faith with Jesus Christ. WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR RATHER TO STAY IN FAITH WITH JESUS. ALL THESE SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW US.
Mark is suppose to stop at chapter 16 verse 8. where did they get that imformation from because it was not from mark. another thing i am very shocked about is that some of the added verses are suppose to be jesus speaking, thats deep
believe on Jesus and that he will work in us to see miracles we have to believe to see this done . Jesus showed us how to do these things but we have to put them in action{ believe )
Regarding Trents' comment of 5/21/10, the scriptures teach and command in three way. (1) by direct command, (2) by example and (3) by necessary inference. Where verse 16 refers to every creature, this must be understood in the ligh of the statement "he who believeth and is baptized". The necessary inference here is that the CREATURE has an intellect that permits him to to believe. Simple isn't it?
Verbatim response to Mike's comment on 9/12/2011, 10:13am... ("how can a criminal steal and GOD almighty will sacrifice is only son for the criminal.)
Although the criminal knows death is the punishment, he doesnot want to die. God the just merciful, loving and just judge knows, and out of his love for the criminal, he sacrifices his son, to save the criminal's life provided the criminal belives in God' son, hence John 3:17. GOD'S LOVE IS NO WHERE ALLUDED TO THAN IN John 3:16 .
Once the criminal finds the deal too good to resist, HE HAS NO TIME TO UNDERSTAND, BUT TAKES THE DEAL STARIGHT AWAY, BEFORE THE CRAZE JUDGE CHANGES HIS MIND, AND GETS ANOTHER CHANCE TO LIVE. Mike if you were the criminal would you drop such a deal questioning God's ways and wisdom? By the way have you embraced God's love through Christ?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The criminal simply believes in the son of God as the propitiation for his crime- 1 John 2:2, confess the crime (or loads the crime on Christ to pay the penality), repents (deliberate decision not to commit the crime again) and gets baptised (symbol of renewal unto salvation Mark 16:16) and receives the Spirit of God ( Acts 2:38) to enable him to steal no more, and live an abundant life. The criminal is obliged to find the book ( bible) about the God of love and his son the epitome of the same, and reads it daily to develop the relationship with that God through his son.
The criminal finds a congregation (Church) of forgiven criminals ( saved, born again or believers) and fellowships, as he reaches out to others to embrace the pardon and live again.
Mike it is not easy to understand (as the song goes, " it wasnot easy, but was worthwhile) once you are not the criminal whose life lies at the noose of the hungman's mercy after the "verdit by the gavel" went, "guilty condemend to crucify!!!!!!!", otherwise, to a criminal the deal is too good to querry God's wisdom.
Another part of the question another time once by the grace of God. We love you Mike and pray for you. (SELW)
Only those translations that are saying "remission" of sins are correct to the original Greek which is the word "Aphesis". Remission & forgiveness are not the same. But above all, The Name Of The Lord JESUS Christ must be spoken, & both the baptizer & the one receiving the baptism must be qualified for it. The one must be an apostolic minister or anyone who has already been baptized in the Name of the Lord, & the one who goes through the baptism, to be taught prior to it, the importance & the revelation of the Name, & have full faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Below is a good article:
THE BIG
MISTAKE
This message is no doubt one of the most important messages you will ever read. It concerns a
commandment that was given by our Lord Jesus Christ, which is being carried out incorrectly by
nearly every church that is professing Christianity. This statement is true, even though the
command is plain and easy to understand. I am referring to the clear teaching of water baptism.
The various religions of this world baptize people with water 635 different ways. In the realm of
nominal Christianity, people are baptized primarily one way; this way omits the use of any name
at all. Thus, Satan with his crafty devices has seen to it that almost everyone who has been
baptized has been baptized wrong!
In the denominations of nominal Christianity, the Scripture verse of Matthew 28:19 is misused in
a very clever way. Matthew 28:19 reads as follows: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” We must bear
in mind that when this command was given, no actual baptism was happening at the time. A
command was given, and God intended that it be carried out, not just repeated. Countless
thousands of ministers repeat the exact words of the command without ever doing what the
command says to do. Jesus specifically ordered that we are to be baptized in the NAME
(singular) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost! In order to find out what that name
is, we simply look in the Bible at incidents of water baptism after Calvary as administered by the
apostles of Jesus Christ. We will find that there is not one incident ever where anyone was
actually baptized using the words, “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” It was always done in the
saving name of Jesus, which fulfills the command to use the singular name. When we say the
words, “I baptize you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,” we are in full obedience of Matthew
28:19. Jesus said, “I am come in my Father’s name….” ( John 5:43). The angel of the Lord said
to Joseph regarding Mary, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their sins” ( Matthew 1:21). In John 16:7, Jesus said He would
send the Holy Ghost. It all happens in the name of Jesus!
We will now look at actual events of baptism to see exactly how it was done by the Apostles of
Jesus Christ. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we will begin with chapter 2 where many
people who were listening to Peter were convicted of their sins and were looking for the remedy
to the problem. In Acts 2:37-39 we read as follows: “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? 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.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as
the Lord our God shall call.” As we can see, the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not even
alluded to by Peter as he answered their question, because the Apostles understood full-well that
Jesus commanded his saving name to be used to fulfill Matthew 28:19. Were the Apostles
correct in this matter? In Acts 2:41 we read the following: “Then they that gladly received his
word were baptized and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
Another example of an actual baptism is found in Acts 8:14-16 as follows: “Now when the
apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent
unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might
receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he was fallen on none of them: only they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus.)
Yet another example showing how the singular name of the Lord Jesus Christ was being used in
water baptism is found in Acts 10:47-48, which tells us, “Can any man forbid water, that these
should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded
them to be baptized in the name of the Lord….” In this example, we must also note that water
baptism was not simply suggested, but it was commanded! This is consistent with the very words
of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, when he commanded in Mark 16:15-16, “….Go ye into all
the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
One question that frequently arises regarding water baptism is whether or not a person should be
rebaptized if they had not previously been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. In Acts 19:3-5
that question is answered, and the matter is settled. The Apostle Paul met with some people who
had been disciples of John the Baptist and were baptized by him. We know that when John
baptized, no name was used, but it was simply done unto repentance, opening the way for people
to receive Jesus, the Lamb of God. After Jesus shed his blood on the cross, the saving name was
required in baptism. Even those who had received the valid baptism of John needed to be
rebaptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. That is why we read of this in Acts 19:3-5 as follows:
“And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that
they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they
heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
At this point I must also point out that the word baptize, comes from a Greek word that means to
make fully whelmed, which means to put completely under the water. It was the Roman Catholic
religion that started baptizing by sprinkling and pouring during the time of the building of St.
Peter’s Basilica. Because they charged money for baptizing, they began to baptize infants,
because they needed the money.
We must also remember that the Bible tells us that we are not to be baptized into a church, but
rather into Christ! Romans 6:3-4 tells us in no uncertain terms the following: “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.”
When we consider the subject of water baptism, it is essential that we remember that it is in the
Gospel! In I Corinthians 15:1-4, the Gospel is clearly defined as the death, burial, and
resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Thus, our repentance is the death of our old sinful self; baptism
with water in the name of our Saviour, Jesus, is our burial; and receiving the Holy Ghost is our
first resurrection unto a new life. The resurrection of all people at Judgment Day is the final
resurrection from the earthly graves. We cannot ignore any part of the Gospel, or we have
ignored the whole Gospel.
So much more could be said about this subject, and we can learn so much by reading our Bibles
rather than reading catechisms and other church books, which contain doctrines of men. The
points we must remember are: 1. Baptism is commanded. 2. Baptism must be by immersion. 3.
Baptism must be done using the name of Jesus. 4. Baptism must be done once the Gospel is
understood. Babies are not to be baptized.
It is a sad fact that nearly everyone that has been baptized in these last days has accomplished
nothing more than getting wet. It is a problem that can be easily corrected. Acts 4:12 will meet
all of humanity on Judgment Day, and it should be heeded now, while there is still a little time.
That powerful verse still echoes down the corridor of time with these words, “Neither is there
salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved.”
Pastor David J. Meyer
Last Trumpet Ministries International
"What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, [nations other than Israel] which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." ( Romans 9:30-33) "For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ( Romans 10:12-13) The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all people, all nations; the only exclusion comes from unbelief. "Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercies; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him all ye people. And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust." ( Romans 15:8-12) Jesus came to save all. "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to do whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." Amen. ( Matthew 28:19-20)Also, Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." ( Mark 16:15-17) The gospel of Jesus Christ (salvation) is for every nation, and is for every person; it is for all. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved,
Mark is considered to be the earliest and most primitive account of the Gospel. It is my favorite because there is less emphasis on the "miracles" and imaginative inference of other NT books.
There isn't much of a fuss made about Him "rising" in chapter 16. I feel everyone should understand why He visited Mary Magdelene first and is a subject in of itself. "...he appeared in another form unto two of them..." is a curious verse and may also be worthy of study.
My point is that the tales and almost mythology created by religions and states should not deter us from the Infinitely Wise Word of God. When sighting the scripture, less of value is the doctrine and rhetoric based on fantastic miracles. A storyline should not distract us from the simple truth that the Son of Man Jesus the Christ spoke...the same Word that Wisdom cried in the beginning, the same Word as every Patriarch and Believer throughout time has recited. Over emphasis upon dogmatic philosophy dilutes the power and brilliance of the Message. Exaggeration can make a joke of the gravely serious reality of Judgement.
The treasure within this chapter, as well the 4 gospels, is Jesus Word alone.
"15...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
Amen! Yes, all the world. To those who haven't heard the Good News. Yes, to every creature. To every thing we resonate the essence of His Mind. To bless the animals and birds, or to even stop animals from fighting. Keepers of the Law. We are the Prince and Princess of Peace, equity, tending the garden as in the beginning. Made in the image of of the King of the Universe. Yes the Children of God do cause all devil, evil spirit, bad mind to flee before their presence. Wickedness can not harm or haunt us. Who does not believe is now and shall be damned.
Compared to the very small amount of text we hold as the precious sayings of Jesus the Christ, there is a mountain of information purported by those who took his name and built their religions. All real teachings are universal and eternal. Jesus is chanting the same Ancient Faith, a prophet of the Holy One. The ONE GOD. His Word which illuminates our soul is the focus. Real teachings awaken the self and understanding vibrates from within.
My Brothers and Sisters let's keep it real. Don't get carried away. We are all sharing this planet. We must create Heaven, Zion, the Kingdom of God right here now. Love each other as our self. Live for others or perish. The Way is so simple even a child can understand. Give thanks and praise to the Almighty One. GOD of US ALL. JAH. selah
MARK 16:15 I LOVE THIS VERSE SO MUCH IT CHALLENGES AND EMPOWERS US AS CHRISTIANS TO DO THAT WHICH IS RIGHT AND ACCEPTABLE IN THE EYES OF THE LORD.EVEN IF THE WORLD MIGHT SEEM A BIT CHALLENGING TO US IT IS WRITTEN'GO AND PREACH THE GOSPEL"
SO MY QUESTION IS WHY DON'T WE DO GODS WILL?
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.
So how can it be inerrant if a scribe (or someone) added text to this Gospel?
this goes on where SALEEM IRFAN's Mark Chapter 16
but HE shall baptize you with the HOLY GHOST
Although the criminal knows death is the punishment, he doesnot want to die. God the just merciful, loving and just judge knows, and out of his love for the criminal, he sacrifices his son, to save the criminal's life provided the criminal belives in God' son, hence John 3:17. GOD'S LOVE IS NO WHERE ALLUDED TO THAN IN John 3:16 .
Once the criminal finds the deal too good to resist, HE HAS NO TIME TO UNDERSTAND, BUT TAKES THE DEAL STARIGHT AWAY, BEFORE THE CRAZE JUDGE CHANGES HIS MIND, AND GETS ANOTHER CHANCE TO LIVE. Mike if you were the criminal would you drop such a deal questioning God's ways and wisdom? By the way have you embraced God's love through Christ?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The criminal simply believes in the son of God as the propitiation for his crime- 1 John 2:2, confess the crime (or loads the crime on Christ to pay the penality), repents (deliberate decision not to commit the crime again) and gets baptised (symbol of renewal unto salvation Mark 16:16) and receives the Spirit of God ( Acts 2:38) to enable him to steal no more, and live an abundant life. The criminal is obliged to find the book ( bible) about the God of love and his son the epitome of the same, and reads it daily to develop the relationship with that God through his son.
The criminal finds a congregation (Church) of forgiven criminals ( saved, born again or believers) and fellowships, as he reaches out to others to embrace the pardon and live again.
Mike it is not easy to understand (as the song goes, " it wasnot easy, but was worthwhile) once you are not the criminal whose life lies at the noose of the hungman's mercy after the "verdit by the gavel" went, "guilty condemend to crucify!!!!!!!", otherwise, to a criminal the deal is too good to querry God's wisdom.
Another part of the question another time once by the grace of God. We love you Mike and pray for you. (SELW)
THE BIG
MISTAKE
This message is no doubt one of the most important messages you will ever read. It concerns a
commandment that was given by our Lord Jesus Christ, which is being carried out incorrectly by
nearly every church that is professing Christianity. This statement is true, even though the
command is plain and easy to understand. I am referring to the clear teaching of water baptism.
The various religions of this world baptize people with water 635 different ways. In the realm of
nominal Christianity, people are baptized primarily one way; this way omits the use of any name
at all. Thus, Satan with his crafty devices has seen to it that almost everyone who has been
baptized has been baptized wrong!
In the denominations of nominal Christianity, the Scripture verse of Matthew 28:19 is misused in
a very clever way. Matthew 28:19 reads as follows: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” We must bear
in mind that when this command was given, no actual baptism was happening at the time. A
command was given, and God intended that it be carried out, not just repeated. Countless
thousands of ministers repeat the exact words of the command without ever doing what the
command says to do. Jesus specifically ordered that we are to be baptized in the NAME
(singular) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost! In order to find out what that name
is, we simply look in the Bible at incidents of water baptism after Calvary as administered by the
apostles of Jesus Christ. We will find that there is not one incident ever where anyone was
actually baptized using the words, “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” It was always done in the
saving name of Jesus, which fulfills the command to use the singular name. When we say the
words, “I baptize you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,” we are in full obedience of Matthew
28:19. Jesus said, “I am come in my Father’s name….” ( John 5:43). The angel of the Lord said
to Joseph regarding Mary, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their sins” ( Matthew 1:21). In John 16:7, Jesus said He would
send the Holy Ghost. It all happens in the name of Jesus!
We will now look at actual events of baptism to see exactly how it was done by the Apostles of
Jesus Christ. In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we will begin with chapter 2 where many
people who were listening to Peter were convicted of their sins and were looking for the remedy
to the problem. In Acts 2:37-39 we read as follows: “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? 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.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as
the Lord our God shall call.” As we can see, the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not even
alluded to by Peter as he answered their question, because the Apostles understood full-well that
Jesus commanded his saving name to be used to fulfill Matthew 28:19. Were the Apostles
correct in this matter? In Acts 2:41 we read the following: “Then they that gladly received his
word were baptized and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
Another example of an actual baptism is found in Acts 8:14-16 as follows: “Now when the
apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent
unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might
receive the Holy Ghost: (for as yet he was fallen on none of them: only they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus.)
Yet another example showing how the singular name of the Lord Jesus Christ was being used in
water baptism is found in Acts 10:47-48, which tells us, “Can any man forbid water, that these
should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded
them to be baptized in the name of the Lord….” In this example, we must also note that water
baptism was not simply suggested, but it was commanded! This is consistent with the very words
of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, when he commanded in Mark 16:15-16, “….Go ye into all
the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
One question that frequently arises regarding water baptism is whether or not a person should be
rebaptized if they had not previously been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. In Acts 19:3-5
that question is answered, and the matter is settled. The Apostle Paul met with some people who
had been disciples of John the Baptist and were baptized by him. We know that when John
baptized, no name was used, but it was simply done unto repentance, opening the way for people
to receive Jesus, the Lamb of God. After Jesus shed his blood on the cross, the saving name was
required in baptism. Even those who had received the valid baptism of John needed to be
rebaptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. That is why we read of this in Acts 19:3-5 as follows:
“And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that
they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they
heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
At this point I must also point out that the word baptize, comes from a Greek word that means to
make fully whelmed, which means to put completely under the water. It was the Roman Catholic
religion that started baptizing by sprinkling and pouring during the time of the building of St.
Peter’s Basilica. Because they charged money for baptizing, they began to baptize infants,
because they needed the money.
We must also remember that the Bible tells us that we are not to be baptized into a church, but
rather into Christ! Romans 6:3-4 tells us in no uncertain terms the following: “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.”
When we consider the subject of water baptism, it is essential that we remember that it is in the
Gospel! In I Corinthians 15:1-4, the Gospel is clearly defined as the death, burial, and
resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Thus, our repentance is the death of our old sinful self; baptism
with water in the name of our Saviour, Jesus, is our burial; and receiving the Holy Ghost is our
first resurrection unto a new life. The resurrection of all people at Judgment Day is the final
resurrection from the earthly graves. We cannot ignore any part of the Gospel, or we have
ignored the whole Gospel.
So much more could be said about this subject, and we can learn so much by reading our Bibles
rather than reading catechisms and other church books, which contain doctrines of men. The
points we must remember are: 1. Baptism is commanded. 2. Baptism must be by immersion. 3.
Baptism must be done using the name of Jesus. 4. Baptism must be done once the Gospel is
understood. Babies are not to be baptized.
It is a sad fact that nearly everyone that has been baptized in these last days has accomplished
nothing more than getting wet. It is a problem that can be easily corrected. Acts 4:12 will meet
all of humanity on Judgment Day, and it should be heeded now, while there is still a little time.
That powerful verse still echoes down the corridor of time with these words, “Neither is there
salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved.”
Pastor David J. Meyer
Last Trumpet Ministries International
There isn't much of a fuss made about Him "rising" in chapter 16. I feel everyone should understand why He visited Mary Magdelene first and is a subject in of itself. "...he appeared in another form unto two of them..." is a curious verse and may also be worthy of study.
My point is that the tales and almost mythology created by religions and states should not deter us from the Infinitely Wise Word of God. When sighting the scripture, less of value is the doctrine and rhetoric based on fantastic miracles. A storyline should not distract us from the simple truth that the Son of Man Jesus the Christ spoke...the same Word that Wisdom cried in the beginning, the same Word as every Patriarch and Believer throughout time has recited. Over emphasis upon dogmatic philosophy dilutes the power and brilliance of the Message. Exaggeration can make a joke of the gravely serious reality of Judgement.
The treasure within this chapter, as well the 4 gospels, is Jesus Word alone.
"15...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
Amen! Yes, all the world. To those who haven't heard the Good News. Yes, to every creature. To every thing we resonate the essence of His Mind. To bless the animals and birds, or to even stop animals from fighting. Keepers of the Law. We are the Prince and Princess of Peace, equity, tending the garden as in the beginning. Made in the image of of the King of the Universe. Yes the Children of God do cause all devil, evil spirit, bad mind to flee before their presence. Wickedness can not harm or haunt us. Who does not believe is now and shall be damned.
Compared to the very small amount of text we hold as the precious sayings of Jesus the Christ, there is a mountain of information purported by those who took his name and built their religions. All real teachings are universal and eternal. Jesus is chanting the same Ancient Faith, a prophet of the Holy One. The ONE GOD. His Word which illuminates our soul is the focus. Real teachings awaken the self and understanding vibrates from within.
My Brothers and Sisters let's keep it real. Don't get carried away. We are all sharing this planet. We must create Heaven, Zion, the Kingdom of God right here now. Love each other as our self. Live for others or perish. The Way is so simple even a child can understand. Give thanks and praise to the Almighty One. GOD of US ALL. JAH. selah
SO MY QUESTION IS WHY DON'T WE DO GODS WILL?
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.