John wrote: > 1. The Apostolic churches here in my area > believe that new birth and the baptism of the > Spirit are the same thing, that's why.
I am not part of a denomination, John. It seems like if I speak of my church being a church of Christ, then you would think I believe like the Church of Christ of the Stone-Campbell heritage, or if I say that I part of the church of Jesus Christ that you think I am Mormon. When I speak of an apostolic congregation, I mean one that abides in the apostles' doctrine, that believes we should gather together in the same manner as the first century believers. I am not talking about a denomination that believes one must be baptized in the name of Jesus to be saved or that one must speak in tongues to be saved. John wrote: > 2. The sin issue was settled on the cross and > apart from our activity. If the law could have > taken away sin, our effectual participation would > have been confirmed. I don't know what confirmation of effectual participation is, or why you even wrote this point. John wrote: > 3. Is baptism in the Spirit always and only > evidenced by the speaking in tongues? Always, yes, only, no. John wrote: > 4. Is the new birth an event or a process? > You seem to be saying that it is a process. The new birth is an event, just like physical birth is. Then we grow and have experiences, so life in Christ is a process. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
