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Baptism

Baptism is an important step in the process of salvation—it’s a full immersion in water, symbolizing the death of the old self and being raised to new life. "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins," (Acts 2:38).

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Soldiers often suffer from moral injury from what they see in combat. The average citizen can suffer from it too. Do you suffer from moral injury? What is the answer to overcome this?

Fixing Moral Injury

  • by Peter Eddington
As people who fully understand the plan God has for the world, we must take our calling seriously and act upon it. We must have a clean conscience and remove sin and all types of moral impurity that can injure our minds.
Everyone experiences milestones in their life. What is the progress in your trip through life?

Milestones

  • by Anthony Wasilkoff
For a Christian, first comes the realization that there is a way of life we wish to pursue. Perhaps then comes pre-baptismal counseling and the need to repent. We have that exhilaration of baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit. This milestone marks a significant change in our life. It starts a life-long journey during which we have to constantly check strategically placed mile markers to make...
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What is Conversion?

  • by Darris McNeely

People talk a lot about conversion, but what does it actually look like?...

Understanding Baptism

Understanding Baptism

  • by Ben Light
What is baptism? Great question! Simply put, baptism is an agreement that you enter into with God when you decide to live His way of life.
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Person reading a Bible

Is Belief All That's Required for God's Gift of Salvation?

  • by Scott Ashley
Eternal life is God's gift, not something any of us deserve or can in any way earn. But does God set conditions for us to receive this gift? It's vitally important to your relationship with God and to your future that you understand!

Baptism: Washing Away the Past

  • by Darris McNeely, Gary Petty, Steve Myers

By His power, God can and will cleanse you of all your past guilt, pain and...

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10 Days to Passover - Day 10

10 Days to Passover: Day 10

  • by Mitchell Moss
Passover: It’s a day God commands us to observe each year by commemorating the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life and paid the ultimate price on our behalf. When we get baptized, we are committing our lives to God, and Passover is when we renew that commitment.
A hand reaching out over water.

Is the Laying on of Hands Necessary for Us to Receive the Holy Spirit?

  • by United Church of God
The Bible gives us a clear answer. Paul came upon some believers in Ephesus who had been baptized by no less than John the Baptist. Yet they had not received the Holy Spirit for two reasons. One is that they did not have the laying on of hands. The other was that they apparently did not fully understand the Christian way of life, the covenant into which one enters through baptism.