There shouldn't be a delay, but that is what we would have seen if the adulterer in Corinth had repented. Or any of those Paul had noted were now gone from the church. I really can't think of anyone in the bible coming back after having committed a sin, in the NT, so I really don't have any example...

The sinner had already done his baptism, but hadn't done the repentance from sin. Interesting. I didn't realize that you believed that there could be a time delay between being water baptized and discontinuing the practice of any and all sins. Very interesting. There shouldn't be a delay, but that ...

Just to be certain I'm understanding you... If this had been your church and it was discovered that a baptized member of the church was found to be fornicating with his father's wife and you kicked him out, he can be restored to full membership in your church without being baptized, again? Exactly....

Spiritblade Disciple wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:26 pm

Hill Top,
Do you know of any books that you would recommend that expound on the teachings of your church in an accurate manner?

Sorry, no.

Are you saying that water baptism is crucifying the Son of God? It is the "crucifying to ourselves" the Son of God. Never thought of water baptism, this way. Thanks for provoking this line of thought. Rom 6:3 says we are baptized into His death. We join with Jesus in His death, (and in His resurrec...

Regarding "his chance" being "used up..." Would you have restored the fornicator who had his father's wife, in Corinth? - See 1st Corinthians 5:1-13 and 2nd Corinthians 2:3-11. Yes, hoping this repentance from sin is real. Just to be certain I'm understanding you... If this had been your church and...

Spiritblade Disciple wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:01 am

Spiritblade Disciple wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:08 am

I don't believe another baptism would be necessary.

Hill Top wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:20 pm

I don't believe that "crucifying to themselves the Son of God afresh" is possible.

Are you saying that water baptism is crucifying the Son of God?

It is the "crucifying to ourselves" the Son of God.

That would depend on whether or not the sinner was already in "the" church ? (As opposed by being in some other church that was false.) If he came to us from the outside, we would baptize them in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. If he was already a supposed member of our congrega...

It is the final key. Their sin has cost them the ability to meet the "blameless" requirement of a true bishop or deacon. (1 Tim 3:2) Repentance is available to them, but they have forfeited their "office". Would this repentance require a fresh water baptism? That would depend on whether or not the ...

I cannot find any scripture in the Bible that openly supports these doctrines. They have added to God's word in support of this demonic rubbish. The fruit will tell you if the prophet is from God. Do they still commit sin ? (Matt 7:15-17) Is this the final key? Ignore preacher/teacher that still si...