Baptism

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).

Papal Baptism
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Papal Baptism

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What Baptism Has Meant to Me

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.
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Baptism Stories: Members Share Stories of Their Calling

In response to requests in previous issues, members share the inspiring stories of their callings and baptisms.
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Baptism is a symbol of our partaking of the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It cannot save a person. Look at LUKE 23: 42, ACTS 9:17-18, 1JOHN 1:9 and ROMANS 10:9.

Both the thief on the cross (LUKE 23:42) and Saul (9:17-18) were saved before being baptized. 1JOHN 1:9 states the only required condition is to confess our sins, and ROMANS 10:9 states confess with our mouth Jesus Christ, believe in...
Spiritual Growth: From Immaturity to Immortality
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Spiritual Growth: From Immaturity to Immortality

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...
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Keeping the "Old Man" Buried

In ages past when someone died it wasn’t a certainty they were actually dead.
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Baptism: Beginning of a New Life

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.
Maintain Your True Course Through Meditation
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Maintain Your True Course Through Meditation

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...
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Changing Your Life Is Possible

Life does not need to be filled with guilt, hopelessness and regret. There is a way to move forward. Learn how!
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"I Was Happy Where I Was!"

Recently, my son-in-law sent me a few pictures of our new granddaughter, Sarah Davidson.
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The New Pulpit: 'Let Us Make You Feel Great!'

Mega churches are taking the American church landscape by storm—often huge in terms of attendance and campus size. But are they preaching the gospel recorded in the Bible?
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Considering Counseling for Baptism? What Are You Waiting For?

I have heard people say they are waiting to counsel for baptism because they aren't good enough yet or need to study the Bible more. If you feel this way, read on and let's see what the Scriptures teach.
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Spring Feast "Safari" Shows How God Is Blessing His Work in East Africa

This spring, my husband, Barry, and I had the opportunity to ride along on a visiting tour of East Africa and see firsthand how God is blessing the work there.
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Preparing for Passover: A Seasonal and Yearlong Process

As we approach the Passover season, it is traditional to go through a preparation process. Entering the cycle of God's annual festivals should prod us to reflect on the meaning and significance of each of the seven festivals and seven...
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Treasure Digest: Be Ready to Give an Answer

Why Do You Believe in the "Laying on of Hands"?
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Treasure Digest: Be Ready to Give an Answer: Why Do You Believe Baptism Is Necessary?

When thousands of repentant Jews asked Peter and the other apostles how to act on their convictions, Peter's response was to the point: "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the...
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What Are You Waiting for?

We don't all have the same experiences leading to baptism, but the Bible identifies some necessary steps in the process of conversion.
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I am curious about the people who are given a second chance during the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Will life be the same as today? Will human life spans be the same? Will children be born?

Will humans interact with spirit beings on a regular basis? Will people alive during this time know about the thousand-year time period? Will people remember their past?
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Could you please give an overview on the subject of baptism?

We at the Good News regularly receive questions about baptism, so here is an overview of the subject.
What Is a True Christian?
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What Is a True Christian?

What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian?
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