Baptism
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10. Baptism
Matthew 3:7 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Matthew 3:11-17 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that…
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What Do Modern Apostolic Churches Believe About Baptism, Holy Spirit Baptism, and Holiness?
1. Question What are the key beliefs of modern Apostolic churches regarding water baptism, Holy Spirit baptism, and the doctrine of holiness? Are these beliefs uniform or diverse across Apostolic movements? 2. Overview of Apostolic Theology The term “Apostolic churches” generally refers to Pentecostal churches that claim continuity with the…
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Chapter 7: The Meaning and Role of Baptism
Overview: Public Identification with Christ Baptism occupies a central role in the Christian life and the communal identity of the Church. It is the divinely ordained act by which a believer publicly identifies with Jesus Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection. Far more than a religious formality or symbolic tradition, baptism…
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Non-Liturgical Worship in the Christian Tradition: Simplicity, Scripture, and the Spirit
Abstract:Non-liturgical worship emerged as a response to perceived excesses in traditional liturgical systems, offering a flexible, Scripture-centred, and accessible model of corporate Christian devotion. Rooted in Reformation-era dissent and radically shaped by Puritanism, Evangelical revivals, and Baptist ecclesiology, non-liturgical worship prioritises preaching, prayer, and congregational participation over ritual or formal…