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Originally Posted by George
Aloha brother Parrish,
My problem is simply - WHY is the practice of water Baptism so important that this Thread has over 200 Posts in it?
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Why is Baptism important? I don't know George, you'll have to ask God that question, He's the one who established the practice, not me! I could just as easily ask WHO CARES how many posts there are? Frankly, that's a non issue in my book. I'll tell you one thing, the fact that there are over 3,500 views tells me people are interested enough to read it, and that tells me there is possibly a fair amount of confusion on it.
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If it is just an outward profession ("symbolic") of an inward work of Grace (being "Baptized" by the Holy Ghost - Acts 11:16) WHY make such a "big deal" over it? WHAT MORE do you want me to say? I have already said that I disagree with brother Tony on this issue, and am in agreement with you - I believe that water Baptism is for the church today.
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Yes I know you agree with me, and I'm glad we are in agreement on this brother. Is it a big deal? In some cases yes. Some people here are suggesting that Christians who are following the New Testament pattern of believer's baptism are doing something that is UNSCRIPTURAL. I've already replied to that several times here why I think it is important. When people come on here and claim believer's baptism is part of the Mosaic Law and UNSCRIPTURAL, I do consider that a BIG DEAL, especially considering the track record of Hyperdispensationalists with regard to splitting Bible churches all over the nation since Bullinger started that nonsense. I've been very clear about all of this, as my posts will show, but I'm certainly not emotional or angry about it. If you don't want to respond, then don't. If anyone doesn't like the thread, there are plenty of other good ones here, and it's a free country.
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I apologize for my Posts being so long, but I have Scriptural reasons for everything that I believe; and I can't explain some of the reasons that I believe something in just a paragraph or two.
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Well let's be clear; thank you my friend, but no need for apologies. I don't care how long your threads are, and I never complained about the length of your posts. YES, I do like things to stay on topic, but that's really not my call as I am not a moderator just a lowly layman. Post whatever you want brother, I was just curious and that's why I asked the question.
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There is no reason to get upset or put out with me
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Not at all, I'm not upset about it in the least.
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if you believe that I am wrong, well then "prove it" (through the Scriptures). And if you don't care to disprove what I have presented, that's fine with me also.
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PERFECT, I appreciate that. For the record, I still nothing to change anything I have posted (I already stated my view with scripture in post 181) but I'm glad it's fine with you, and I can certainly live with that. Pass the lemonade...