2 Tim 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
I rebuke any thing or anyone that comes against the inspired Word of God. The harmony of the Gospels are solid and have been proven time and time again.
How can you be sure you know the REAL truth? Here are some scripture to help on that.
2 Tim 2:15
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Study, know Gods word. Know Gods voice. Listen to him as he instructs you. If God does not speak to you you need to get closer so you can hear him.
2 Tim 3:15
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
There was a time when families took time to teach there children the Word of God. Our society has clearly drifted from this and have allowed our children to fall into "EASYBELIEVISM" theology. We must know who God is and show our children who God is.
2 Peter 1:20
20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Here is where I see many errors in this thread. It does not matter what we think what matters is what God meant when he said it. If you do not know, or can not find it in his Word I would drop that mindset and seek his will.
Titus 2:1
2:1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
Sound doctrine. If it is not covered by scripture if you can not support it with God Word then I would abandon the thought.
Acts 17:11
11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
1 Tim 4:13-16
13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
It says know his Word. Read it, study it, use it, apply it.
Jude 3-4
3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lasciviousnes, look it up see what that means.
John 16:13
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
He will not speak of himself. Show me the Word that covers your opinion otherwise you are not being guided by the Spirit of Truth but of self.
Matt 5:6
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
It is good in the sight of God that we are diligent in the seeking of knowledge of his Word to the perfection of righteousness. So much so that he has placed a promise on it if we do. That we shall be filled. Filled with what? THat which we seek. Read that scripture, seeking righteousness, and filled with what we seek.
Luke 1:77
77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
1 Cor 15:34
34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Those two scripture should go to the bone for someone.
Eph 3:4
4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
So much for those that say we can not understand all of God. He intends for us to understand his Word. Why else would he have inspired it ot be written. It is a Love book, guidance, instruction, admonition. It is for you.
Col 1:10
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Walking is a verb. Hence we must do something. We must follow him as he leads us. We must produce fruit that testifies of his greatness.
1 Tim 2:4
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Thank you Jesus.
How am I saved? Here are some scripture for you on that topic.
Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Acts 2:37-38
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
John 3:5
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Col 2:12
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Gal 3:27
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Matt 24:13
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Acts 4:12
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
1 John 2:12
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
Heb 12:14
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Mark 6:12
12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
Luke 13:3
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Acts 3:19
19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
There are scripture here that Jesus taught as well as what the Apostles taught and they are all in agreement.
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Let this scripture do what it is intended to do. Hold us accountable to the Word of God.
God Bless
The preacher in the case in question does make a decision to baptise or not to baptise and the persons eternal fate is in his hands in that senario or it would if baptism was a requirement as you say it is. This is the nonsense. Following Jesus has nothing to do with being dunked in or sprinkled by water. It has to do with treating others as you would be treated, and not doing to others that which you would not want done to you. To judge as you would be judged and walk humbly in these ways.
