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Born of Water and the Spirit = Baptism in Jesus’ Name?

Posted on 26 May, 2010 by

What is this being born of water and the Spirit, which is a washing in water and in the name of Jesus Christ? There is only one practice instituted by Christ that is a regeneration in Jesus’ name. Where do water and Jesus’ name come together? Acts 10:47-48 says, “‘Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?’ And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord” (cf. 10:43). This is the washing. Acts 22:16 says, “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” Continue reading →

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The Water and the Blood

Posted on 8 December, 2008 by

Some words and imagery stick in people’s minds more than others. Two of these words are blood and water. These two words trigger specific images in the mind and often specific memories. Maybe these two images can now stick in … Continue reading →

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How to Be Saved

Posted on 29 July, 2008 by

Are you Saved? Are you Guilty or Innocent of Sin? Are you Guilty or Innocent before God?

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