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1 Corinthians: “For Christ Did Not Send Me To Baptize…”

Many believe that baptism is not required to be saved, even though both Jesus and Peter said differently (Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21).  One reason many sincerely believe this is due to what Paul said to the Corinthians (quoted above), specifically his statement, “For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel…” (1:17).  Many determine from this statement that baptism must not be essential to salvation. Are they right?… Read More 1 Corinthians: “For Christ Did Not Send Me To Baptize…”

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Hebrews: How To Have Your Hearts Sprinkled Clean

What “sprinkles” our hearts “clean” is the blood of Christ, which the Hebrew writer would later bring out when he writes of “the sprinkled blood” of Jesus (12:24). Peter would teach that Christians are “elect” (i.e., chosen) “for sprinkling with his blood” (1 Peter 1:1-2). It is the blood of Christ that redeems us and forgives us of our trespasses (Ephesians 1:7). In like manner, the mention of “our bodies washed with pure water” is a reference to baptism in water, which “washes away our sins” (Acts 22:16; cf. 8:38-39; 10:47). One comes into contact with the cleansing blood of Christ which sprinkles one’s heart clean from an evil conscience and brings redemption and forgiveness through baptism.… Read More Hebrews: How To Have Your Hearts Sprinkled Clean

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Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

What does “the fullness of him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:23) mean? Let’s look at the entire sentence, which is found in verses 22-23:  “And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain Ephesians 1:23’s “The Fullness Of Him Who Fills All In All”

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