So thankful for being introduced to this study. Today is my 1 year spiritual birthday although I grew up in church all my life. I'm learning so much more this year. Praise God for godly friends.
I love how the gospel writers are not focused on Jesus’ teaching (notice that TLC doesn’t say that the gospels point to “Jesus as teacher”), so much as Who He is: “the Holy One of God,” and “My dearly beloved Son.” His identity is unique, and the fulfillment of scripture.
@caymenmonday4843 Is this the verse you are asking about?: "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." -Ephesians 2:8-9
this formulation is also three of the Five Solas that summarize the theology of the Protestant Reformation: by faith alone, by grace alone, through Christ alone, through Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. They’re called “solas” because “sola” is Latin for “alone” and appeared in the Latin version of this creedal formula.
Aloha, praise the Lord, and good morning BR family. I thank God and TL for another day of reading and understanding his words. I asked to give me wisdom, knowledge and understanding; help me see something new about him that I have never seen before; correct any lies I believe or misunderstand; direct my steps according to Your Words. He is where the JOY!!!
Thank you for your teaching on baptism today which helps me to have more understanding (and respect) for those whose beliefs and practice of baptism is different from my own. Thank you also for emphasizing that salvation is by grace through faith and not by works!
Jesus’ baptism got to me today. The footnote in my Bible said that one of the reasons he might have been baptized was to relate to sinners. I love that Jesus gets down on our level. He walks the walk! And it makes me think of my young kids, who sometimes don’t want to try new things until they see me do it first, or they don’t want to be in a room alone - they want me. Not only is this making me see my own parenting in a new lens, but it’s helping me appreciate Jesus and his act of baptism even more. It wouldn’t have been important if he hadn’t done it first, AND he’s with us when we do it. He comforts, protects, and is down in the trenches with us.
In Luke 3:10, “The crowds asked, “What should we do?”” They ask this of John the Baptizer. What John tells them is similar to what Jesus’ teaching would be which is an example of what heart change looks like, what loving your God first and your neighbor as yourself looks like. You share with the poor, you don’t cheat or steal, and you don’t abuse your authority. God wants heart change. So, no, our acts do not save us. We are saved by God’s grace, and God’s grace alone. That act of being baptized and announcing to the world that Jesus is Lord is important. But what God also wants is obedience, a heart change, an outward showing that we are indeed different than we were before and that we love Him more than anything else. (In a year, TBR is now at 275k subscribers from 145k!)
“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”” Mark 1:40-41 NLT This verse stuck out to me today as a reminder to be more like Jesus. For a lot of people if we were approached by a man with leprosy our first reaction would be to be scared or move away, but Jesus’s reaction was compassion and love. He wanted to heal and help the man. Now obviously we don’t have heavenly holy power that God has, however, I think the message of this verse is to be more compassionate instead of judgmental and scared. A lot of the time in which we see someone in need or in a place we don’t approve we may judge and distance ourselves however Jesus invites us to do the opposite, be with them, help them, and heal them through and for Jesus name. God bless you guys today!
We do have the heavenly Power Jesus had, it's called the Holy Spirit... he said if we ask for anything in his name.... though we often hinder the Holy Spirit so it cannot work through us as it did with Jesus
I am loving this! Reading the parallel gospels, the genealogies and recognizing who these people are and their backgrounds. It all has such deeper meaning. Hiw connected we all are to each other, to Jesus, to the Holy Spirit, and to the Father. You handled the baptism discussion well. Focusing on who God is. Blessings everyone!
I appreciate how you addressed baptism and the way it’s done. Since it’s not a “first tier” issue I love that you explained that and that if you’re not baptized you can still be saved. Thank you for being informative and inclusive.
Linking the presence of the Trinity at Jesus' baptism with the presence of the Trinity at the beginning of Creation is brilliant! When God repeats himself we definitely ought to pay close attention. God spoke, The Spirit hovered and The Son created the way for us to have new hearts. Thank You, LORD, our second Adam through whom salvation is given.
Hello Bible, we got friends. This is just my third day and I’m enjoying it. My prayer for myself is that I learn more understand more Seymour realize more in my walk. Thanks, Tara
Jesus prayed to His Father. If Jesus, who had no sin and was one of the Trinity prayed to God, think how much more WE need to pray? We suffer, we have needs and insecurities! We are troubled and have pain. We need to pray. Jesus was tempted, He prayed. We are tempted all day long. God, help me remember to stop and pray! Mark 1:35 NIV "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Jesus is the perfect example for us as humans of how to love, how to care for others and how to be compassionate for all people. Jesus taught how to be fair and make good decisions. Jesus talked to God, and we need to talk to God. God, help me escape to quiet places, like Jesus did, to pray, uninterrupted and sincerely to You for guidance, wisdom, love and compassion. Teach me to love and care for humans as You do. God bless us all in developing more devotion to prayer! In Jesus name, Amen.
Hi bible Family and new friends enjoying Jesus in this journey thanks TLC and TBR team for all you do ❤❤❤ have a blessed day in His Presence He's where the Joy is Friends 💯❤️🤗👍🏾
Great recap as always, thank you TLC! Just to add something, my studies indicate that Luke's genealogy is almost certainly tracing Jesus' line through Mary. (Heli apparently being Mary's father and so actually Joseph's father in law). At least that is what is indicated by the majority of commentaries I have seen .God bless y'all 🙏
Thank you TLC for explaining this more I have a better understanding. I just love the word and I’m learning so much. God has adopted all of us into his family, we are saved by Jesus works because he is where the joy is. Hallelujah 🙌🏽
LOVED seeing you in person in Birmingham, Alabama last night Tara Leigh Cobble. Great time! If anyone has the opportunity to go see them live Do IT! Fun time and a great spiritual experience also.
Good commentary, Tara. Baptism is an interesting subject. I go to a Christian College online. At this College, I found a library book online that is very old. It is about Baptism. Written and published in the late 1800's. Interesting reading. It tells from a Catholic viewpoint or perspective. It addresses submersion in water vs. Sprinkling. And other beliefs about baptism, Tara-Leigh. I have heard from Commentators that on Matthew. Jesus is considered as the "New Moses." Especially when Jesus delivers, "The Sermon on the Mount" Thanks. Take care. I enjoy going thru the Bible with you!
Because Joseph was his earthly father in every sense. God doesn't call believers his step- children, even though we were grafted in. He calls his children.
Mark 1:41, "Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man." The commentary in my Bible on this verse says that Mark portrays Jesus as a man of action and concentrates on the deeds rather than the words of Jesus. It also says that Jesus experienced intense human emotions.
In my denomination, we see baptism as symbolic. I don't know that I've ever heard it stated that we do it to demonstrate what God has already done for us. I've always heard that, as TLC stated, it's to publicly profess/show that you have been saved, but also, it symbolizes washing away your sins and being reborn; the old you dies when you are immersed, your sins are washed away and you emerge reborn.
God shot: Mark 1:44&45 even though The healed leper disobeyed and Jesus could no longer move about freely. God brought ppl to him in the lonely places to be healed.
Hello there! I've been studying being saved through baptism for many years now. Can you help me understand the scriptures that clearly points out we must be baptized in order to be saved, and they are as follows, Acts 2:38, 1st Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16 and Mark 16:16. And also in James how it discusses faith without deeds is dead, James 2:14-26 . Can you help me understand this because talking about scripture screaming it , it sure sounds loud and clear to me ?
I don't think you'll find anywhere that it teaches we must be baptized in order to be saved. Instead, we must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and turn from our sins for salvation. Then He does the saving. See 1John 1:9, which doesn't speak of baptism and Luke 23:42-43 - the thief on the cross wasn't able to be baptized, but he admitted Jesus was God and Jesus told him he would be with Him in His Kingdom. We have to look at all of Scripture. Baptism follows confession, but it doesn't save us. Only God can do that. Anyway, check out the articles linked below, too. I'm sure they're much more qualified than me. 🤪 In James when it talks about faith without deeds being dead, it simply means that if we are truly saved, we will naturally have deeds that follow because of the Holy Spirit alive in us. Not that we need the good deeds to be saved. I know these are controversial topics, but this is how I understand it all and I hope it helps. ❤
@@kristiwerling4574 I I understand those scriptures to, but did you read the scriptures I posted? They scream loud and clear that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins. We can't deny what the Bible is clearly saying. All scriptures have to be taken I think in harmony with the whole. I don't think we're just supposed to take one scripture and say we don't need to listen to the rest of it like baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I'd like to know your opinion about the scripture that I posted that clearly says we need to be baptized for the forgiveness of sins? Are we supposed to take one scripture and just go buy that or are we supposed to listen and obey all scripture? I have gone over these questions many times in my head. The thief on the cross was also before the New covenant and He is God , He can make those decisions, I don't think we should. I think we need to obey all His commands , not just pick and choose . Should we not lie but instead steal ? Like I said these are the questions that go through my mind
I’ve heard so many say that baptism is a “works”- but the scripture clearly points to baptism as an act of obedient faith, trusting that one’s sins will be washed away as the old man is put to death and rises up from the water as a new born babe, spotless with no sin…being “born again.”
Thanks for that little insight on the 'locust' fruit that John the Baptizer was said to be eating. It makes a big difference. I'm guessing you learned that fact from visiting Israel itself.
It has always been my understanding that Matthew's genealogy is traced through Joseph as the adopted father. Luke's genealogy is through Mary (physical descendent of David through Nathan) This fulfilled the part of the covenant of God with David which promised him that his seed would sit upon the throne forever. Being descended from David through Nathan, He did not come under the curse which was pronounced on Jechoniah (Jer. 22:30) Women were not mentioned in genealogies - and the language is different for Joseph (not the "begat" meaning word)
Aw man. I was hoping you would expound on why Matthew says that Joseph is Solomon's dependant while Luke says he's Nathan's (David's other son by Bathsheba).
Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit (Matt 3:11, Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16) and God confirmed He was His son with an audible voice (Matt 3:17 Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22).
I love your studies and how it has deeply grown my relationship with God and understanding of His Word. Respectfully, however, as a reformed Presbyterian your explanation of paedobaptism is incorrect. We do not think Jesus needed to make the water special in any way. We also believe in believer’s baptism and believe it is a mark of the new covenant in Jesus. The difference is we would baptize the new believers and their children as Lydia did. Happy to discuss it more 😊
How have I missed my entire life that Jesus lineage is traced through joseph and not Mary? Can someone help me understand why? How is that his lineage when joseph is not Jesus true father?
In the notes to the NIV Ryrie Study Bible, I learned 30 years ago that Luke’s genealogy was through Mary. And that both Mary and Joseph were therefore descendants of King David. Great! Now, I read in my notes of the ESV Study Bible that very few commentators defend that view today. Eek! Still, the ESV notes state that some commentators suggest that Heli IS Mary’s father, who had no sons, and so “adopted” Joseph when he married Mary, for inheritance reasons. The alternative is that Heli is Joseph’s uncle who became his legal, though not physical, father after Joseph’s natural father died. (This all from the ESV Study Bible notes). I am back to siding with Heli as Joseph’s father-in-law, and God covering all bases of Jesus being a descendant of David both physically, through Mary, and legally, through Joseph. I am happy again!
@@KM-lu7nh. See my comment above. I just had to share that because I was so disturbed by these comments and knew there was a possibility for a better explanation.
I can't accept sprinkling water at baptism (peado-baptism) because both JtB and Jesus preached REPENT and be baptized. A baby doesn't even understand that it's alive, let alone have the ability to repent. It takes a person old enough to understand that it can sin, to be able to repent
Actually, a baby does know it's alive. An infant had. Strong desire to stay alive. Catholic baptism is more of a commitment for godparents to be available to keep the child faithful. Also to step in if something happens to the parents. Baptism also takes away the sin we are all born with- Original sin, that was passed down from Adam and Eve. Now, baptism as an infant has significant early ties to infant mortality. Babies died anywhere from birth to days old. A child was in danger because of diseases and congenital birth defects. So cleansing of the sin we are born with was very important because with this sin, a baby was unable to go to heaven. Traditional baptism - yes, does the infant ask for forgiveness, no but the congregation does ask, the priest baptizes. Probably more than you wanted to know but I wanted to she'd some different views. A person does need to repent and ask for forgiveness and give their old life the boot and follow Jesus. Often than not, a baptized infant will be baptized again the way that is Protestant approved.
@@marykayk1626...so you are saying a baby that dies and has not been baptized will not go to Heaven? You are wrong. God does take babies back to Him and Heaven. I don't know what you are being taught but consider finding a new church/religion. God is loving and would not punish an innocent baby!
Baptism is just a symbol, an act or a sign. It's not everyone that's saved that will have the opportunity to be baptized. Jesus said the way to be born again is to be baptized by water and by the spirit. The second one is the important and necessary one. Everyone must be baptized by the spirit like it happened to the apostles on the day of pentecost at the UpperRoom. And that's done by asking and tarrying for the infilling of the holy spirit through prayer and fasting. He's Where The Joy Is
His name is John the Baptist. It's pretty easy to say. These nicknames cheapen what you're doing. Sorry it's been bothering me since the Old Testament.
Hello Bible Recap friends🥰May we all be filled with new knowledge of the Bible thanks to Tara helping through this awesome program❤
So thankful for being introduced to this study. Today is my 1 year spiritual birthday although I grew up in church all my life. I'm learning so much more this year. Praise God for godly friends.
🎉 Happy Spiritual Birthday!!!
I love how the gospel writers are not focused on Jesus’ teaching (notice that TLC doesn’t say that the gospels point to “Jesus as teacher”), so much as Who He is: “the Holy One of God,” and “My dearly beloved Son.” His identity is unique, and the fulfillment of scripture.
Amen! Saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone!!
Amen 🙏
What verse says faith only?
@@caymenmonday4843I don’t know if it’s a verse, but it was Tara’s interpretation of baptism in today’s recap.
@caymenmonday4843 Is this the verse you are asking about?:
"For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." -Ephesians 2:8-9
this formulation is also three of the Five Solas that summarize the theology of the Protestant Reformation: by faith alone, by grace alone, through Christ alone, through Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone. They’re called “solas” because “sola” is Latin for “alone” and appeared in the Latin version of this creedal formula.
What a relief! Thank you for explaining about baptism and the scripture "Saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone!" to share! Amen!
Aloha, praise the Lord, and good morning BR family. I thank God and TL for another day of reading and understanding his words. I asked to give me wisdom, knowledge and understanding; help me see something new about him that I have never seen before; correct any lies I believe or misunderstand; direct my steps according to Your Words. He is where the JOY!!!
This recap gave me such a deeper insight into the hymn "In Christ Alone". How powerful!!🙌🏾🙌🏾😭😭😭😭
Thank you for your teaching on baptism today which helps me to have more understanding (and respect) for those whose beliefs and practice of baptism is different from my own. Thank you also for emphasizing that salvation is by grace through faith and not by works!
Jesus’ baptism got to me today. The footnote in my Bible said that one of the reasons he might have been baptized was to relate to sinners. I love that Jesus gets down on our level. He walks the walk! And it makes me think of my young kids, who sometimes don’t want to try new things until they see me do it first, or they don’t want to be in a room alone - they want me. Not only is this making me see my own parenting in a new lens, but it’s helping me appreciate Jesus and his act of baptism even more. It wouldn’t have been important if he hadn’t done it first, AND he’s with us when we do it. He comforts, protects, and is down in the trenches with us.
In Luke 3:10, “The crowds asked, “What should we do?”” They ask this of John the Baptizer. What John tells them is similar to what Jesus’ teaching would be which is an example of what heart change looks like, what loving your God first and your neighbor as yourself looks like. You share with the poor, you don’t cheat or steal, and you don’t abuse your authority. God wants heart change. So, no, our acts do not save us. We are saved by God’s grace, and God’s grace alone. That act of being baptized and announcing to the world that Jesus is Lord is important. But what God also wants is obedience, a heart change, an outward showing that we are indeed different than we were before and that we love Him more than anything else. (In a year, TBR is now at 275k subscribers from 145k!)
Love this all three are present: God the Father; God the Son; God the Holy Spirit. ❤
“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!””
Mark 1:40-41 NLT
This verse stuck out to me today as a reminder to be more like Jesus. For a lot of people if we were approached by a man with leprosy our first reaction would be to be scared or move away, but Jesus’s reaction was compassion and love. He wanted to heal and help the man. Now obviously we don’t have heavenly holy power that God has, however, I think the message of this verse is to be more compassionate instead of judgmental and scared. A lot of the time in which we see someone in need or in a place we don’t approve we may judge and distance ourselves however Jesus invites us to do the opposite, be with them, help them, and heal them through and for Jesus name. God bless you guys today!
Amen!
We do have the heavenly Power Jesus had, it's called the Holy Spirit... he said if we ask for anything in his name.... though we often hinder the Holy Spirit so it cannot work through us as it did with Jesus
And just like that 145k subscribers! Big jump for the new testament. Welcome everyone.
Alleluia!
Praise God ❤️ 👏
The lineage hit differently this time. I normally zone out when going through names… but this was so exciting to follow Jesus back to Adam
Agreed! … hit me differently too
”… Adam, the son of God” !
Jesus as Servant; as King; as Human; as God: 🙏 Amen
Good morning Bible family still enjoying the journey and thank you TLC and TBR for all you do Have a blessed day in His Presence 🙏❤️
I am loving this! Reading the parallel gospels, the genealogies and recognizing who these people are and their backgrounds. It all has such deeper meaning. Hiw connected we all are to each other, to Jesus, to the Holy Spirit, and to the Father. You handled the baptism discussion well. Focusing on who God is. Blessings everyone!
We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone❣️
What verse says faith alone?
False please go to an orthodox church ☦️🙏🏽
I appreciate how you addressed baptism and the way it’s done. Since it’s not a “first tier” issue I love that you explained that and that if you’re not baptized you can still be saved. Thank you for being informative and inclusive.
Matthew -Jesus as King👑
Mark -Jesus as Servant 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♂️
Luke -Jesus as man🧍🏽♂️ John -Jesus as God🙌🏾
Linking the presence of the Trinity at Jesus' baptism with the presence of the Trinity at the beginning of Creation is brilliant! When God repeats himself we definitely ought to pay close attention. God spoke, The Spirit hovered and The Son created the way for us to have new hearts. Thank You, LORD, our second Adam through whom salvation is given.
I'm so thankful for this podcast ❤❤❤
Hello Bible, we got friends. This is just my third day and I’m enjoying it. My prayer for myself is that I learn more understand more Seymour realize more in my walk. Thanks, Tara
Thank You Father for my sisters and brothers ❤
Jesus prayed to His Father. If Jesus, who had no sin and was one of the Trinity prayed to God, think how much more WE need to pray? We suffer, we have needs and insecurities! We are troubled and have pain. We need to pray. Jesus was tempted, He prayed. We are tempted all day long. God, help me remember to stop and pray!
Mark 1:35 NIV
"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."
Jesus is the perfect example for us as humans of how to love, how to care for others and how to be compassionate for all people. Jesus taught how to be fair and make good decisions. Jesus talked to God, and we need to talk to God.
God, help me escape to quiet places, like Jesus did, to pray, uninterrupted and sincerely to You for guidance, wisdom, love and compassion. Teach me to love and care for humans as You do. God bless us all in developing more devotion to prayer! In Jesus name, Amen.
Hi bible Family and new friends enjoying Jesus in this journey thanks TLC and TBR team for all you do ❤❤❤ have a blessed day in His Presence He's where the Joy is Friends 💯❤️🤗👍🏾
Excellent Recap- Thank you!
Great recap as always, thank you TLC! Just to add something, my studies indicate that Luke's genealogy is almost certainly tracing Jesus' line through Mary. (Heli apparently being Mary's father and so actually Joseph's father in law). At least that is what is indicated by the majority of commentaries I have seen .God bless y'all 🙏
Thank you TLC for explaining this more I have a better understanding. I just love the word and I’m learning so much. God has adopted all of us into his family, we are saved by Jesus works because he is where the joy is. Hallelujah 🙌🏽
LOVED seeing you in person in Birmingham, Alabama last night Tara Leigh Cobble. Great time! If anyone has the opportunity to go see them live Do IT! Fun time and a great spiritual experience also.
This was a great recap today!
We love you Tarra❤
Amen!!!
Good commentary, Tara. Baptism is an interesting subject. I go to a Christian College online. At this College, I found a library book online that is very old. It is about Baptism. Written and published in the late 1800's. Interesting reading. It tells from a Catholic viewpoint or perspective. It addresses submersion in water vs. Sprinkling. And other beliefs about baptism, Tara-Leigh. I have heard from Commentators that on Matthew. Jesus is considered as the "New Moses." Especially when Jesus delivers, "The Sermon on the Mount" Thanks. Take care. I enjoy going thru the Bible with you!
Because Joseph was his earthly father in every sense. God doesn't call believers his step- children, even though we were grafted in. He calls his children.
Thank youuuuuuu!!
Amen TLC!!!!!
Thank You Jésus.
Mark 1:41, "Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man." The commentary in my Bible on this verse says that Mark portrays Jesus as a man of action and concentrates on the deeds rather than the words of Jesus. It also says that Jesus experienced intense human emotions.
In my denomination, we see baptism as symbolic. I don't know that I've ever heard it stated that we do it to demonstrate what God has already done for us. I've always heard that, as TLC stated, it's to publicly profess/show that you have been saved, but also, it symbolizes washing away your sins and being reborn; the old you dies when you are immersed, your sins are washed away and you emerge reborn.
Buried w Christ in baptism, risen to walk in newness of life
-Jesus as
Mark-servant
Matthew-King
Luke-man
John-God
God shot: Mark 1:44&45 even though The healed leper disobeyed and Jesus could no longer move about freely. God brought ppl to him in the lonely places to be healed.
Today we begin the Gospel of Mark chapter one
If you’ve read all of them, which of the four Gospels speaks to you the most?
I love book of John.
Matthew…Jesus as King
Hello there! I've been studying being saved through baptism for many years now. Can you help me understand the scriptures that clearly points out we must be baptized in order to be saved, and they are as follows, Acts 2:38, 1st Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16 and Mark 16:16. And also in James how it discusses faith without deeds is dead, James 2:14-26 . Can you help me understand this because talking about scripture screaming it , it sure sounds loud and clear to me ?
I don't think you'll find anywhere that it teaches we must be baptized in order to be saved. Instead, we must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and turn from our sins for salvation. Then He does the saving. See 1John 1:9, which doesn't speak of baptism and Luke 23:42-43 - the thief on the cross wasn't able to be baptized, but he admitted Jesus was God and Jesus told him he would be with Him in His Kingdom. We have to look at all of Scripture. Baptism follows confession, but it doesn't save us. Only God can do that. Anyway, check out the articles linked below, too. I'm sure they're much more qualified than me. 🤪 In James when it talks about faith without deeds being dead, it simply means that if we are truly saved, we will naturally have deeds that follow because of the Holy Spirit alive in us. Not that we need the good deeds to be saved. I know these are controversial topics, but this is how I understand it all and I hope it helps. ❤
@@kristiwerling4574 I I understand those scriptures to, but did you read the scriptures I posted? They scream loud and clear that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins. We can't deny what the Bible is clearly saying. All scriptures have to be taken I think in harmony with the whole. I don't think we're just supposed to take one scripture and say we don't need to listen to the rest of it like baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I'd like to know your opinion about the scripture that I posted that clearly says we need to be baptized for the forgiveness of sins? Are we supposed to take one scripture and just go buy that or are we supposed to listen and obey all scripture? I have gone over these questions many times in my head. The thief on the cross was also before the New covenant and He is God , He can make those decisions, I don't think we should. I think we need to obey all His commands , not just pick and choose . Should we not lie but instead steal ? Like I said these are the questions that go through my mind
I’ve heard so many say that baptism is a “works”- but the scripture clearly points to baptism as an act of obedient faith, trusting that one’s sins will be washed away as the old man is put to death and rises up from the water as a new born babe, spotless with no sin…being “born again.”
@@lisacarpenter1157 I agree there is no way around the scripture I posted to say it's not needed and or it's just a work
Thanks for that little insight on the 'locust' fruit that John the Baptizer was said to be eating. It makes a big difference. I'm guessing you learned that fact from visiting Israel itself.
It has always been my understanding that Matthew's genealogy is traced through Joseph as the adopted father. Luke's genealogy is through Mary (physical descendent of David through Nathan) This fulfilled the part of the covenant of God with David which promised him that his seed would sit upon the throne forever. Being descended from David through Nathan, He did not come under the curse which was pronounced on Jechoniah (Jer. 22:30) Women were not mentioned in genealogies - and the language is different for Joseph (not the "begat" meaning word)
Aw man. I was hoping you would expound on why Matthew says that Joseph is Solomon's dependant while Luke says he's Nathan's (David's other son by Bathsheba).
She did address the reason for the divergent genealogies.
Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit (Matt 3:11, Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16) and God confirmed He was His son with an audible voice (Matt 3:17 Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22).
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I have a question..... are the plants in the background fake???
Hey Bible Readers!
Orthodox Christianity does full immersion baptism on babies not sprinkling. The Catholic Church did as well until the last couple decades or so.
What verse says faith alone?
Ephesians 2:8-9
I love your studies and how it has deeply grown my relationship with God and understanding of His Word. Respectfully, however, as a reformed Presbyterian your explanation of paedobaptism is incorrect. We do not think Jesus needed to make the water special in any way. We also believe in believer’s baptism and believe it is a mark of the new covenant in Jesus. The difference is we would baptize the new believers and their children as Lydia did. Happy to discuss it more 😊
How have I missed my entire life that Jesus lineage is traced through joseph and not Mary? Can someone help me understand why? How is that his lineage when joseph is not Jesus true father?
I have the same question. I asked this question yesterday (I think) when we were reading the nativity.
In the notes to the NIV Ryrie Study Bible, I learned 30 years ago that Luke’s genealogy was through Mary. And that both Mary and Joseph were therefore descendants of King David. Great! Now, I read in my notes of the ESV Study Bible that very few commentators defend that view today. Eek! Still, the ESV notes state that some commentators suggest that Heli IS Mary’s father, who had no sons, and so “adopted” Joseph when he married Mary, for inheritance reasons. The alternative is that Heli is Joseph’s uncle who became his legal, though not physical, father after Joseph’s natural father died. (This all from the ESV Study Bible notes). I am back to siding with Heli as Joseph’s father-in-law, and God covering all bases of Jesus being a descendant of David both physically, through Mary, and legally, through Joseph. I am happy again!
@@KM-lu7nh. See my comment above. I just had to share that because I was so disturbed by these comments and knew there was a possibility for a better explanation.
@@jessndvocalist97 I'm glad you reconciled it all and are at peace again. :)
I can't accept sprinkling water at baptism (peado-baptism) because both JtB and Jesus preached REPENT and be baptized. A baby doesn't even understand that it's alive, let alone have the ability to repent. It takes a person old enough to understand that it can sin, to be able to repent
Actually, a baby does know it's alive. An infant had. Strong desire to stay alive.
Catholic baptism is more of a commitment for godparents to be available to keep the child faithful. Also to step in if something happens to the parents. Baptism also takes away the sin we are all born with- Original sin, that was passed down from Adam and Eve. Now, baptism as an infant has significant early ties to infant mortality. Babies died anywhere from birth to days old. A child was in danger because of diseases and congenital birth defects. So cleansing of the sin we are born with was very important because with this sin, a baby was unable to go to heaven. Traditional baptism - yes, does the infant ask for forgiveness, no but the congregation does ask, the priest baptizes.
Probably more than you wanted to know but I wanted to she'd some different views. A person does need to repent and ask for forgiveness and give their old life the boot and follow Jesus. Often than not, a baptized infant will be baptized again the way that is Protestant approved.
@@marykayk1626...so you are saying a baby that dies and has not been baptized will not go to Heaven? You are wrong. God does take babies back to Him and Heaven. I don't know what you are being taught but consider finding a new church/religion. God is loving and would not punish an innocent baby!
Baptism is just a symbol, an act or a sign.
It's not everyone that's saved that will have the opportunity to be baptized.
Jesus said the way to be born again is to be baptized by water and by the spirit.
The second one is the important and necessary one.
Everyone must be baptized by the spirit like it happened to the apostles on the day of pentecost at the UpperRoom.
And that's done by asking and tarrying for the infilling of the holy spirit through prayer and fasting.
He's Where The Joy Is
Carob doesn't taste like cacao at all.
His name is John the Baptist. It's pretty easy to say. These nicknames cheapen what you're doing. Sorry it's been bothering me since the Old Testament.