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).

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What Is Conversion?

How do I become a converted Christian?
An open Bible.
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What Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit"?

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...
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Is Baptism Required for Salvation?

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 did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 7: 14 when he said children of a believer are holy, not unclean?

How are the children and the spouse of a believer sanctified? What can a believing parent do to help his or her children respond to God's calling?
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Turning Points: Preludes to My Calling

I'm sure many of us have experienced life hazards or have escaped bodily harm in one form or another. After 40 years I still remember two instances that happened to me while growing up. Both of these events happened by...
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Will the Son of Man Find Faith

What more can we as members of God's Church do to ensure our faith continues to grow?
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Forward! Rhetoric or Reality

Promises, promises, promises. Promises are all we hear as we enter another political election.
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Betrayed by a Friend

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?
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Mother to Grandmother

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...
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Is it better to be baptized before dating and marriage, or can you do both, just with the right timing and approach in mind?

I'm 18, and I am not sure how the United Church of God feels about a baptized and a non-baptized person dating. I have grown up in the Church and don't agree with baptism just to get married.
How Can You Receive the Transforming Power of God's Spirit?
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How Can You Receive the Transforming Power of God's Spirit?

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...
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Change Is Difficult

Do we allow ourselves to learn from mistakes we've made?
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God's Feasts Answer the Big Questions - Part 1

Just as teachers prepare lesson plans for their students, God, through His feasts, provides a lesson plan for humanity.
What You Need to Know About Baptism
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What You Need to Know About Baptism

What is the purpose of human life? Are we here for a reason? Does the Bible provide answers for these questions? What does the Bible mean when it talks about repentance, baptism and conversion? Inside this booklet you will find...
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Regarding Lesson 8 of your Bible Study Course, how can water baptism be for the forgiveness of sins, as water cannot wash away sins? It is the blood of Jesus Christ that washes away sin.

Baptism is really the burying of the old man as we symbolically die to the way we were, coming up out of the water as a symbolic resurrection of the new man.
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Temporary Fixes

God doesn’t settle for spiritual duct tape.
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What Does It Mean to Believe in Jesus?

Many claim to believe in Jesus Christ, but according to the Bible they really don't. How can you know that your belief is genuine?
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What Does the Bible Say About... The Holy Spirit?

"I will ask the father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth..."
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Benefits of Baptism

The awesome gift of the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift a human being can receive in this life!
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Do We Put Off Baptism Because We Fear the Future?

Years ago, a man came to me and said that he wanted to be baptized.
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