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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).

  • by Robert H Berendt
Betrayal is never easy to come to terms with, especially when it comes from those we trust and love. Are we at risk of betraying anyone?
  • by Lynne Broschak
During our lifetime, we have many opportunities to experience wondrous events, such as the birth of children and grandchildren. The love we feel for them seems at times to be overwhelming. Is this what God experiences when a new child is added to His spiritual Family?
  • by Jerold Aust
After Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, His disciples waited in Jerusalem until Pentecost for the promise of the ages. It transformed them and became the down payment for eternal life. You can receive that Spirit of power, which can change your life, both now and forever!
  • by United Church of God
Do we allow ourselves to learn from mistakes we've made?
  • by United Church of God
God doesn’t settle for spiritual duct tape.
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  • by Don Hooser
The awesome gift of the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift a human being can receive in this life!
  • by Ronald Kelley
How can you know you are being called? How can you know if you are ready for baptism? Here’s my story and what I’ve learned.
  • by Don Hooser
In the previous seven articles of this series we have explained essential tools for spiritual transformation—prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting, repentance, baptism and the Church. Now we consider how to use all these tools to attain our ultimate destiny of eternal life!
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  • by Don Hooser
Previous articles in this series have covered the vital spiritual tools of prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and repentance. But to receive the greatest gifts of God, there is another step you must take—the commitment of water baptism.
  • by Arthur Morris
Ever since I was a navigator and an aircraft performance engineer in the U.S. Air Force and a few years later came into God's true Church, I have been intrigued by the physical analogy of both those endeavors to the spiritual calling God has given to His people.
  • by Gary Petty, David Myers, Todd Carey
Life does not need to be filled with guilt, hopelessness and regret. There is a...
  • by Bruce Gore
Recently, my son-in-law sent me a few pictures of our new granddaughter, Sarah Davidson.