Tag: sinner’s prayer
Why Do Christians Get Baptized? (What is the point of Christian baptism?)
Why do Christians get baptized? The short answer is that beliefs regarding baptism vary between those claiming to be Christians and therefore the answer you get will vary. This hasn’t always been the case, but it has become so in recent centuries. The most common reason for “Christian” baptism today is for the baptized individual…
Biblical Baptism, Part 9 (Is baptism a public demonstration of faith?)
Is Christian baptism intended to be a public demonstration of faith? It’s what many claim is GOD’s purpose for baptism. Let’s see what the Scriptures teach. Welcome to part 9 of my biblical baptism series. These posts build on each other. If you need to catch up, here are links to the previous posts: Download series…
Biblical Baptism, Part 8 (What is the Purpose of Water Baptism?)
What is the purpose of water baptism (according to the Bible)? Ask people this question and you’ll get a variety of answers. Most of them are wrong. Let’s let the Bible speak for itself on this matter. Welcome to part 8 of my biblical baptism series. These posts build on each other. If you need…
November 20 – The Holy Spirit Comes, Peter Preaches Jesus
Reading Acts 1:1-5; 2:1-47 Devotional Jesus died on the day of the Passover feast. Fifty days after the Passover, another feast called Pentecost, was celebrated in Jerusalem. Originally, Pentecost was called the Feast of Weeks and was given in celebration of the firstfruits of the harvest. All of the Jews would assemble in Jerusalem to…