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I totally agree with that. It's certainly understandable, though, that many would think of water baptism as a symbol of something. Death and resurrection being the primary one, I would guess.

I realize that, but actually it's a practice not even meant for us.

You've manifested that it's true. You're in the dark about what the Bible is telling you.

Looks to me like you're a fence straddler. You can't sit for very long on that line between law and grace. You'll get more and more uncomfortable as you deny what is preached on one side while holding to the other.

The Jews were given the baptism of repentance. That means they accepted Christ as their Messiah. That is not the same as being baptized by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ.

No, it is not. I do have my God-given conscience, however. Then you have a bit of a problem, don't you? Jesus told us what keeping the commandments entailed in Matt. 5. If you lust, you've committed adultery in your heart. If you call someone a fool, you've murdered them. In other words...

That's not true. It's not true because that is speaking to the Jews, and it's speaking of the Gospel of the Kingdom. The Kingdom was put on hold when the Jews crucified their Messiah. Did you know that Jesus was only sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel? Matthew 10:6 But go rather...

I hadn't heard of it stated that way before, but it put me in mind of this... Philemon 5-7 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in...

Yes, it's certainly a fulfillment of prophecy, and we can be sure it will all come about as recorded by John. And, yes, The Kingdom will finally be a reality here on earth. Who will inhabit it is the question. John was called up into heaven and he is relaying what he sees. By inspired...

Well, that verse is not directed to us, but to the Jews, and works were required of them. On the contrary, Romans 4:2-3 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for...

Notice the words, "from faith to faith". Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. And so we see the faith of Jesus Christ and our faith in Him. From faith to faith. Romans 3:22 Even the righteousness...

Yeah, and the funny part is that Ivermectin was used in humans before it was used for horses.

I did answer, but I'll be happy to elaborate. Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? We are baptized BY THE SPIRIT into Christ. Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 1...

I don't believe you. What you're preaching is some kind of odd mixture of law and grace. So you don't believe what John says here? And you have no assurance of salvation? 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 2:3-4 And hereby...

I made a decision based on hearing the preaching of the Gospel. No, I believed the Gospel. I didn't say I was. I saw it was raining and believed what I saw. In the same way, I heard the Gospel message of salvation, and believed what I heard.

This verse should help keep straight who is who. At least I expect it can if we let it. ;) 1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

My goodness. You must have your panties in a wad. There, that's when I'm on my soapbox. I love ignore. Then I don't have to listen to your little hissy fits. :giggle:

I don't care how many translations you put up, that verse still will not say what you want it to. You're trying to force your understanding of the word "IT". Do you know how to diagram a sentence. If so, you should notice that grace and faith are both objects of a preposition and cannot...

Maybe if I make it real obvious, you won't laugh. Your statement in red is incorrect. There is an answer that is neither "He gives the faith" or "faith would be something we have to come up with ourselves". Both your possibilities are incorrect. Try again. I'll wait.

No, Paul is talking about being baptized by the Holy Spirit into Christ. It's a spiritual baptism because we are a spiritual people. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to...