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An open Bible.

What Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit"?

  • by United Church of God
The Bible talks about water baptism (being immersed in water to symbolize the death of our old self and being raised to new life). But what does it mean when it talks about baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does this refer to speaking in tongues?
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Water splash

Is Baptism Required for Salvation?

  • by United Church of God
Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church practiced water baptism. Is baptism a required part of God's plan of salvation?
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What Is The "Spirit in Man"?

  • by United Church of God
Several verses in the Bible talk about a spirit of man that is described much differently from what many religions envision as an immortal soul. What is this spirit in man?
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What is the "soul"?

  • by United Church of God
Is the soul talked about in the Bible an immortal part of human beings...or is it something else entirely?
A man walking down a tunnel hallway.

What Does the Bible Say About Reincarnation?

  • by United Church of God
Do the souls of people come back again and again in different bodies? Does the Bible contain any teachings about reincarnation or the transmigration of souls?
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What does the parable of Lazarus and the rich man mean?

Did Jesus intend the parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31) to give us a real-time view of the state of the dead now, either in heaven or an ever-burning hell? How does this parable fit with the teachings of other scriptures about the state of the dead?
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Sunset over the ocean.

What is the Kingdom of God?

  • by United Church of God
The gospel or good news of the Kingdom of God was the heart and core of Jesus Christ's message. What did Jesus mean when He talked about the Kingdom of God?
Sunset over field of flowers.

Is the Kingdom of God here now?

  • by United Church of God
Jesus Christ's main message was the good news about the Kingdom of God. When will His government come to this earth? Is it already here now?

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