blackwolf001
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I have discussed this with other Christians, whether we are saved by baptism or whether we are saved by faith. The thief on the cross is always a good example that Jesus saves us who are repentant. There is another passage in the bible that says Abraham was justified by faith before he was circumcised:
So although your baptism may be a vividly spiritual experience, it is your faith that you have already that is your mark of salvation. I think for you the most valuable part of all this will be the education that your church is going to give you, you will become a strong priest if you continue to allow Jesus to work in your life cutting loose all temptations that would get in the way. First things first remember, seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness all the rest will be added (Nicole could come to her senses any day, just don't be a groveler, I don't think she would like that too much). You said that God can't be blackmailed, that is true. He is even prepared to die for the cause of truth, that is proven. It doesn't mean that He saved your life just so you could marry Nicole, I think He has a greater purpose for you. Remember what Jesus said Peter and Andrew "I will make you fishers of men". That is who you will be when you devote your life to "seek first the kingdom of God".
Yes. I can see what you are saying .. I have been saved by my faith this i do know..and while writing this the Holy Spirit confirmed it However he still wants me to be baptized and in a hurry hehehe. I dont know why this insistence to be honest.. maybe to reverse my last baptism ?? which was in the Mormon church. I dont know... and that for me is confusing. Also maybe to finally rid me of my dark spiritual past as well.
I was given visions (more like picture flashes over a period of 5 minutes) in which I saw myself as if I was part of the congregation.. preaching .. me .. lol .. shy lil me who couldnt stand in front of 5 people and preach But the astonishing thing that I saw was that I was not alone .. I had a partner in the ministry. The body type, height, hair colour is Nicole's but I wasnt allowed to see her face. Oh I wont grovel when she comes back (if she does) she will have to. No doubt about that, though I wont let her do so for too long.. lol ..seconds maybe Anyway I have a feeling that it wont happen till after I get baptised. As for the learning within the church .. that will happen regardless of the time of baptism... before or after.. I will still do the Alpha course and what ever other courses they offer to me. It is something I need regardless of the knowledge that I already have. It is another way to get the community aspect of Christianity which I sorely lack. I would like to know more about why he saved my life.. i really need to know.. if it isnt Nicole then why leave me with that impression? anyway these answers will hopefully some soon... surely he can see the turmoil I am in. That I need these answers. Desperately. They will give me some peace no matter what the outcome of Nicole and I. Of course if it isnt Nicole who is my ministering partner then who could it be? So many questions and no answers Wish he would just answer me. Well he does .. lol ..just not as clearly as I need.
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