Seeking forgiveness of sin from God

[Julius_Caesar]

Julius_Caesar:

Nope. You don’t baptize yourself.

I was not a participant? Did I do anything?

“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?”

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.

Acts 2:37 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/act.2.37.KJV

Note the term. “BE BAPTIZED.”

You don’t baptize yourself.

 

[stpurl]

You showed up to be baptised walking on your own feet instead of being carried in with your parents doing the walking. You spoke the response since you were old enough instead of having the responses spoken for you by your parents. In either case, you or your parents, you responded TO something which was done TO you.

 

[Wannano]

Baptism isn’t something we do, as you seem to forget.

Then why all the recent hoopla about using the word “we” instead of “I” when the priest baptizes?

 

[Julius_Caesar]

Then why all the recent hoopla about using the word “we” instead of “I” when the priest baptizes?

The baptizee doesn’t do anything.

He GETS baptized.

Baptism is the bath of regeneration.

 

[lanman87]

The baptizee doesn’t do anything.

He/she makes a conscious decision to be baptized. At least in older children and adults. In my mind, that is doing something.

 

[Julius_Caesar]

At least in older children and adults. In my mind, that is doing something.

Being passive is more accurate.

You do NOT baptize yourself.

 

[mcq72]

You’re mixing Dispensationalism with the Parousia.

Regardless the question is viable.

Do you believe all merit/ reward is heaven or hell, for you said that is the only judgement (thing to be judged)?
Another way, are their two kinds of merits/ rewards, or just one?

 

[mcq72]

In either case, you or your parents, you responded TO something which was done TO you.

Well indeed something was done to me, and I responded by being baptized ( similar to acts 2).

 

[mcq72]

The baptizee doesn’t do anything.

In our community we can be asked a question or we basically testify of the salvation and lordship we have newly been given in Christ.

I thought in CC Satan is to be renounced and His Lordship declared, and a few other things.

 

[Julius_Caesar]

I thought in CC Satan is to be renounced and His Lordship declared, and a few other things.

Is faith doing something?

 

[Julius_Caesar]

Regardless the question is viable.

No one has said this before Calvin.

Do you believe all merit/ reward is heaven or hell, for you said that is the only judgement (thing to be judged)?

Heaven or hell.

 

[Raxus]

But thanks for article. Saw a new thing or two for the first time .

You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful to you.

Lol…stubborn we are.

Heh, no arguments here.

 

[mcq72]

Is faith doing something?

Well first it is a gift from God, and then per James by same grace we do something. I was baptized precisely because I was alive in Christ to do something.

So I suppose per C teaching one cant be doing anything at baptism because you are regenerated there. And salvation can’t be by righteous works.

 

[Julius_Caesar]

I was baptized precisely because I was alive in Christ to do something.

Baptism is the bath of regeneration, hence it is THE MEANS of being alive with Christ.

 

[mcq72]

Heaven or hell.

So besides being written in the book of life and gaining entry into heaven, there are no other merits/rewards given?

No one has said this before Calvin.

Don’t follow. Said what?

I asked what is the white throne judgement that is mentioned in bible.

 

[mcq72]

Baptism is the bath of regeneration, hence it is THE MEANS of being alive with Christ.

Yes, the belief of many but not all. And the confirming of such is problematic for many.

I think CC has one sacramentally born again for sure, but from there in fear and trembling work out that salvation, hoping for salvation in the end by perseverance and good works to show.

I think others switch it a bit. Kind of like in fear and trembling be until you are assured of being born again, regardless of any ritual or good works. Thereafter, persevere and do good works, cautiously (in fear and trembling) resting assurance on Him for all.

 

[Julius_Caesar]

Yes, the belief of many but not all. And the confirming of such is problematic for many.

The belief of Paul. Read Romans 6.

I think CC has one sacramentally born again for sure, but from there in fear and trembling work out that salvation, hoping for salvation in the end by perseverance and good works to show.

As Paul taught again. Read the entire book of Hebrews.

 

[Julius_Caesar]

So besides being written in the book of life and gaining entry into heaven, there are no other merits/rewards given?

Irrelevant to the verse. Paul explicitly says he knows nothing against h but that doesn’t put him in the clear.

I asked what is the white throne judgement that is mentioned in bible.

Dispensationalism doesn’t work with it.

 

[mcq72]

The belief of Paul. Read Romans 6.

As Paul taught again. Read the entire book of Hebrews.

We both have the Scriptures and garner our understanding for them.

 

[mcq72]

Irrelevant to the verse. Paul explicitly says he knows nothing against h but that doesn’t put him in the clear.

I believe it is relevant to the several scriptures where Paul alludes to losing something.

If one doesn’t believe in rewards/merits for our works done in Christ besides heavenly entrance then it is a moot point.