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You Can Walk With God

  • by John LaBissoniere
Do you have a fulfilling “walk with God”? What does it really mean to walk with God the Father and Jesus Christ? Is something missing in your relationship with Them? Discover the vital biblical keys to a close, meaningful and fruitful relationship with your Creator.
A person holding a Bible and looking up to the sky.

Is Your Life “Good Enough” for God?

  • by Scott Ashley
So what does God expect of us? What does it mean to “get right” with Him? What does it look like in a person’s life? Let’s notice Jesus Christ’s own statements that give us the answer!
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Is Baptism Necessary?

  • by Gary Petty

Faith, repentance and baptism are all indispensable elements in a special...

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Baptism in water.

How to Enter the Kingdom of God

  • by Justin Palm
Christians are told to “seek first the Kingdom of God.” But what must we do to enter God’s coming Kingdom and inherit eternal life?
A man putting another man under water.

Why Baptism?

  • by John LaBissoniere
The spiritual imagery associated with the biblical instruction of baptism is incredibly rich, deeply meaningful and bursting with hope, joy and anticipation. Discover its hidden treasures!
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How Do I Know If I Have the Holy Spirit?

  • by United Church of God
The Bible does not speak of evidence of the Holy Spirit being in us through physical, outward signs. Instead, it speaks of it in terms of actions of the heart.
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Does Baptism Save People?

  • by United Church of God
The actions of having someone put you under water and then bring you back up again have no power in and of themselves. However, in the context of a baptism these actions are a necessary sign of a spiritual transformation taking place within.
A young woman reading a Bible on a dock in the water.

Who Should Baptize Me?

  • by United Church of God
One should be baptized by a true minister of Jesus Christ who understands that repentance begins with fearing God and obeying His laws.
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A person wearing yellow dish gloves and washing a sink full of dirty dishes.

The Cup and the Dish

  • by John LaBissoniere
Washing dishes either by hand or with a dishwasher is a routine chore. Even Jesus Christ used washing dishes as a metaphor when speaking to religious teachers of His day about their need for spiritual cleanliness. Discover how His vital words apply to us all.
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A older man sitting and thinking.

Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Even though they’ve come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?
A woman walking on a path with tall grass around her.

Time for a Change!

  • by Scott Ashley
Are you telling yourself that everything is okay in your relationship with God and that you’re all He expects you to be? Or maybe you need to realize it’s time for a change!
Water and water drops.

How do I receive the Holy Spirit at baptism?

  • by United Church of God
The apostle Peter summed it up in Acts 2:38: “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
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An older woman thinking.

Do I Need to Be Re-Baptized?

  • by United Church of God
If you have been baptized before should you be re-baptized? Here are some questions to ask yourself.
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How Can I Overcome Sin?

  • by United Church of God
Everyone has sinned. How can you overcome your sins and find forgiveness?