I Clashed With Oneness Pentecostal Who Said Baptism Is Essential To Be Saved
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- In this dialogue, Ray Comfort, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with a Oneness Pentecostal who staunchly advocates for the necessity of water baptism for salvation. As the dialogue unfolds, Ray challenges the notion that water baptism is a prerequisite for salvation, citing biblical passages and real-life examples to support that salvation is a free gift from God. He emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and the transformative power of grace, highlighting that salvation is not earned through works, including baptism.
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God bless you Brother Ray Comfort
That was refreshing. It’s rare to see a truly sincere individual like that young man.
“ shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”
James 2:18-19
The devil believes and trembles because they already know Jesus is God they were fallen angels from heaven and are already hellbound and are just waiting for their final judgement,.They acknowledge that Jesus is God and are afraid of Him yet they don't have a chance anymore even if they believed and trembled,. Salvation is for humans not for angels..
My sister is oneness and so was I. After reading and studying for myself I believe trinity and true salvation. I pray my sister would come to the truth
What exactly did you read to bring you to this heresy? The hundreds of verses where Christ calls him and the Father separate beings, or the zero verses where he says they are the same?
Me too
@@A_Stereotypical_Hereticthe argument you're making is overused and has been refuted a billion times and yet here you are saying the same basic claim. It's getting old. You're like a flat Earther ignoring every refutation. There isn't one verse that says "He and the Father are separate *beings* " ...and your claim is that there are hundreds.. wow hundreds? You're a liar and shouldn't be trusted.
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic
The Holy Scriptures teach explicitly teach that there is only One
Hence, The Holy One.
Never ever, no where in The Holy Scriptures teach 3.
The Holy Prophets taught explicitly that there is only One.
Jesus Christ taught explicitly that there is only One.
The Holy Apostles taught explicitly that there is only One.
The first commandment of them all is, The LORD our God is One LORD.
One body, One Spirit, One hope, One Lord, One faith, One baptism, One God...
One.
The Holy One.
@@jeffconnolly1641 that's exactly right. Just as the bible says, One God, and one mediator between man and God, Christ the Messiah.
So you are correct, there is only one God, the Father of Christ, There is also only one son, Christ himself, who was created by God even before the world, according to Christ, if you choose to believe his words. Christ tells us he is subordinate to God, because he is not God. So yes I agree. One God, one son, one Spirit, one government, not one being.
My drive to get baptized was John 3 simply put.
”Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.“
John 3:5 KJV I also think of 1 Peter 3:21
Amen !!
Amen. In fact He said be Born AGAIN of water and spirit. People think this WATER was when they were born....but then why did Jesus say AGAIN. They miss this in error.
You realize this verse has NOTHING to do with baptism, right?
@@bigblick101 Actually it does. Everything. Born AGAIN of water and Spirit. AGAIN...thats the water baptism. Not again going back into the womb. I don't know who made this doctrine that we don't need baptism and its not part of the born again experience but too many are heeding to it in error.
@@davidc4233 wrong verse. Read it again. You're mixing it up with another verse. In the entire conversation with Nicodemus, the idea of baptism is nowhere to be found. That's simply stretching the imagination.
Ray, baptism is not a WORK, because repentance is not a work and you have to repent to be saved. What do we see in the NT regarding salvation by grace through faith, believe/faith and then repent and be baptized. Thank you Ray for all you do.
explain the thief on the cross if repentance and baptism is required "not works" one has to perform to be saved?
@@mgntstr because he wasn’t in the New Covenant yet. Christ had not yet died and resurrected at that time, He hadn’t even given the command to be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). But everyone one who comes after Christ’s resurrection can’t be saved without baptism.
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:16 KJV
Did you not pay attention to the video? There's always some clown like you in the comments always good Lord this is crazy you just want to watch the video again in order to write down what you want to argue about and refuse in the comments you are not born again you're not born again man I'm going to call you out you're not born again because you're rejecting it out in the Bible with the Bible said and yes the baptism is a work and it does not water baptism does not cleanse you only the truth of Christ cleanse you the word of God the Bible itself you can get to heaven without baptism but it's what we do as an outward expression when Ray said it's an outward expression of an inward change I think you missed that obviously it has nothing to do with the Salvation itself or that that it's what we do afterwards man there's always somebody in the comments like you that's just going to do this always I think you guys like doing this I do I think you enjoy being arrogant and being just a clown and a troll and it's obvious that you're not saved you're not born again cuz you're rejecting with the Bible says you need to get saved and yeah it's by grace alone through faith alone in In Christ Alone not of any works that you can vote and yes the water baptism does not save you that's what we do afterwards outward expression and yes you can still get to heaven without being baptized it's all over the Bible you don't know what you're talking about but it's okay to be baptized though it's okay but that's afterwards
It doesn't matter it doesn't matter if he wasn't in the New Covenant it's still not required you're in a Oneness you're part of that Oneness group you cannot reject the truth of Christ it's the baptism itself does not cleanse you the word of God the truth of Christ the the word of God and the authority of Christ is what cleanses us not the water and no you are you got scripture all wrong go back and ask Ray if you don't believe me you better get saved because you're obviously not saved or you're just don't understand scripture but you better understand me because you're going to end up in hell @@jacobemmanuel4772
@@mgntstr I think the thief probably repented in his heart. Because He said to Jesus, Remember me when You come into Your Kingdom. He believed He was the Son of God. Because he said that. Baptism isn't required to be saved. But, we do it in obedience to God.
Mark 16:16 KJV
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Isn't believing "doing something" LoL
Just like the fiery preacher of Jesus called Apollos (in Acts.18:25-26), brother Ray does not (yet) seem to understand the purpose & signifigance of baptism in Jesus & His death. Ray's practice concerning baptism in water and in Spirit, is not resembling that of the apostles & the early church in the Bible: that's why NONE of the people in Ray's beautiful videos who repent and believe in Jesus, are immediately led to be baptised in water and to receive the Holy Spirit of God, as opposed to what we consistently read in the examples of conversion in the book of Acts (for example in Acts.8:12-17, 35-38). Baptism in the name of the Lord is an essential part of our initial faith, repentance and conversion to Jesus - not isolated from it!!! Here you can find how baptism was practiced and understood in the Bible (not forgetting the baptism in the Holy Spirit!): Mark.1:4-5, Matt.28:19, Mark.16:15-16, Acts.2:38-41, Acts.8:12-17, Acts.8:35-38, Acts.10:44-48, Acts.16:29-33, Acts.19:1-6, Acts.9:17-18+Acts.22:16, Romans.6:1-7, Gal.3:26-27, Colossians.2:11-12, 1Peter.3:20-21. AMEN! Let us compare our beliefs and practice to these (not to anything else!): and may God give us revelation from His Word and obedience towards His name! Amen!
@@kingjesuscomesRay is doing one part
What do you mean they arent led to baptism? He is planting Gods word not dragging a baptismal pool with him. But its biblical Gods word grow in them and they be led to do his command
Exactly, “. . .he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Not: “he that [is not baptised] shall be damned.”
Rightly divide the word my friend.
@@kingjesuscomes Amen brother! rightly said. The Living Waters in my view renders out an incomplete Gospel that doesn't lead the people in his videos to salvation that is being baptised in the Name of Jesus Christ. They think baptism is entirely voluntary.
Acts 8:30-33
30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
Acts 8:34-37
34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Acts 8:38-40
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
The purpose of existence is to Glorify God and to enjoy Him forever!!!
Read the last paragraph of Ecclesiastez.
Is that why God created you, so you may glorify Him? Is this why you have children, so they may glorify you?
@@thatguyjoe007 ......... In a manner of speaking ,yes, you are correct.
@@lefthandedleprechaun8702 Well then that is quite an honor bestowed upon us. No wonder Satan hates us so much.
If Jesus took the time to be baptized I think it’s a pretty good idea to follow his example.
Absolutely, followers of Jesus should be baptized as an outward expression of their desire to follow Him.
Won't get you a free ticket into heaven, only accepting Jesus' sacrifice can give you everlasting life.
@@_YeshuaSaves no where in the Bible does it state that baptism is “outward expression of the desire to follow him” theology school taught that. “Should be baptized” is no light statement. Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments. Us being in America where (if you are form here) we have running water A/C and comfort of living that that command should be the easiest of all commandments. We are baptized for the remission of sins. The spiritual washing of our sins. And our spiritual death and resurrection with Christ. That is a HUGE deal and it is not an “outward sign of inward grace”
Sure by design, the action is an outward symbol but you need that symbol and is not an option. No singular biblically outlined deed gets you a ticket into heaven. Obeying Jesus is a lifestyle and it’s that lifestyle that will give you eternal life. That lifestyle includes repentance, believing on his name and in him, holiness. the baptism also comes with that lifestyle
My friend, you are not a Christian, you are more of a Jew trying to keep commandments to earn a righteous standing before God. You're better off even identifying with the Roman Catholics. You can't earn salvation by your obedience. Read Galatians.
True believers don't obey to earn love, instead they obey because they love Jesus.
Jesus didn't just take the time, he said, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. Baptism is essential
The Baptism that saves is for the forgiveness of sins Acts 2:38. Jesus did not get baptized for the same reason we get baptized today because Jesus had no sins that needed to be forgiven. So, Jesus is not our example on why we need to be baptized.
Yes, baptism is an act of obedience to the father. To die to the old self is your repentance to the father, and trust in Jesus, then you become a new creation. Remember, Jesus ( sinless ) was baptized. No argument here, just a friendly conversation between believers! A soft response turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1
The Bible says that baptism in the Name of the Lord Yehoshua whom you call Jesus Christ is for remission of sins.
Sounds like you are being wishy washy and leading people over the cliff ...Satan get thee behind me! Peoples souls matter here.
People forget the thief on the cross was never baptized and went to Heaven. If you are saved and repent you will want to be baptized, but a dying man or women on there deathbed, such as the thief on the cross can be saved but will not be able to be baptized, and will still enter Heaven.
@@PeopleHateTheTRUTH123 people don’t forget, they just know that the thief on the cross was under the old covenant, Christ did not rise from the dead yet. Also it’s not written that he wasn’t baptized into John’s baptism.
“Ye MUST be born again…” John 3: 7
Born of the spirit and the water. John 3:5
Mark 16:16-17
He that believes and is baptized shall be saved,
But he that believes not shall be damned
Yes by grace are we saved but baptism Seals us..
it’s like signing the name on the
Check Jesus Christ Endorsed.
@ray comfort. You know this
@@Debunked421but water never could mean “water”, right? 😏
@@an_nie_dyc1386Water does indeed mean water. See John 3:23 and Acts 8:36
@@mauriceb53 you’re right👍🏻
Thanks for sharing the truth Mr. Comfort! 🙏🏻❤
It was actually the young man that was telling the truth, may the Lord bless him.
not the truth
To those on here who say someone must be water baptized to be saved
What about a person in prison who cannot get water baptized but repents, trusts and makes Jesus the Lord of their life?
What about someone who at their final moments of life on this earth repents, trusts in Jesus before their final breaths, just like my father n law did?
What about a believer in Jesus who went to war but never got water baptized?
Are those people not saved
The answer is that we have to keep to what the New Testament teaches about baptism and do it as soon as possible for the forgiveness of sins. Like Saul of Tarsus who became Paul the Apostle. He believed and repented but was still not saved until he was baptized to wash away his sins through the blood of Christ - Acts 22:16; Rev.1:5; He who believes and is baptized shall be saved....Mark 16:16
Also in the desert the Eunuch was baptized in Acts 8:36 See here is water....
Its quite a narrow view what some people have nowadays when they talk about "being saved". Was Israel saved when it got released from Egypt by the blood of the passover lamb? Yes. Was it saved when it passed through the sea by God's mighty salvation, and Egypt with its armies was buried to the sea? Yes... Or was Israel saved when it entered the promised land led by Joshua whose name means "salvation"? Yes.
In biblical thinking, shouldn't all of these aspects be considered as what it means "to be saved"? See, these are some great foreshadows of the great salvation in Jesus Christ (1.Cor.10:1-13). Salvation is not only the gate, its the way, its not only the way, its the goal. Jesus is our salvation. He is our gate, our way and our goal. He is our Salvation!
To say that baptism saves can easily be misunderstood nowdays. But to say baptism has nothing to do with the full salvation in Jesus Christ is utterly unbiblical and goes against the words of our Savior Himself (Mark.16:16) and His apostles.
What are we saved from? When are we saved? What are we saved to? If we don't accept this "multifacetedness" of salvation in Jesus Christ, we will stumble at the Word everytime when it talks about the meaning of baptism, and what place it has on this "way of salvation".
Am I saved from my old life of sin? Or has the world still its hooks in me? God wants to give us totally clean start - the beginning! Have I truly surrendered to Lord Jesus, died to the world, and been saved from my sins? Is Romans chapter 6 real in my life? Or am I still bound and still carrying that rotten old man of sin that should now be dead and buried with Jesus Christ? This is the part of salvation in Jesus Christ where baptism is intended to have its purpose in Jesus Christ.
In baptism, we surrender BY FAITH to Jesus... to be buried into His death, so that being dead to sin and all that held us captive, we may walk in new life in Jesus Christ... (Romans.6:2-7) Free! How much power there is in His death, to deal with our old life!
Baptism is all about faith in the Savior. Its not "works of the law". Its not "our merits". No! It should be founded fully in Jesus Christ, by grace through faith: if one gets baptised without faith that holds in Jesus Christ, then his baptism is just another dead religious ritual availing nothing to him. But if one truly identifies in baptism with Jesus Christ in His death, by real surrender in faith in Him, he will experience the power therein! The world behind me, the cross before me, no turning back, no turning back!
@@kingjesuscomesYes brother!! Amen!! The church has deviated so far from what the Scriptures say and what the Lord Jesus and those from the early church taught! Thank you for your comment! Sending my love to you bro in Jesus name! 🙏🏽❤️🔥
Most Prisons allow baptism. My church baptized several convicts. If someone wants to be baptized we do it for them.
@@mauriceb53 Ephesians 2:8-9 says otherwise.
I attended a UPC/oneness church in my early 20's. It's a long story, but it was about fifteen years before Jesus saved me and I was finally born again. Thank God for His grace!
Amen! He was faithful to keep you during your striving years. He did that for me, too. AGTG!
God will send you a strong delusion that you should believe a lie if you don’t love the truth but have pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thess. 2. To be born again is to be born of water and Spirit the way the Bible says.
Praise God for saving you! 🙌🏻❤
If you say that believing on Jesus saves you, why would Oneness Pentecostals be unsaved? Because Oneness Pentecostals believe in baptism as the scripture says? You should really question that type of doctrine if that’s what your pastor says
Sounds like you rejected to Jesus name baptism being born of water and of the spirit and that you received that Holy Spirit was speaking in other tongues of the spirit gives the utterance as seen in Acts chapter 2 verses 1 through 4 and versus 38 and 39. Try to find the way that you were saved in the scriptures. I bet you won't find anyone save that weigh under the Reformation idea
Text chapter 2 read Acts chapter 8 read Acts chapter 10 read Acts chapter 19 all showing the way people were saved.
Jesus did not lied to the thief on the cross, he was never baptized yet our Lord told him he’d be with him in paradise.
Where are we told he had not received John's baptism?
We aren't told he wasn't baptized, and we aren't told that he was baptized, and an argument from silence is a very poor argument. I pray that you can accept this correction.
That said, Moses wasn't baptized either, so I guess that proves it even better than the thief on the cross, right? What makes you think the thief on the cross is unique that he is brought up as being saved without baptism? He died under the old covenant, same as Moses. The command to be baptized had not been given yet, how could it have been? Christ hadn't died, been buried, or been resurrected. This is a poor argument, I hope that you can see my point and can accept correction. Most simply repeat what they hear.
The thief on the cross lived and died in the old Testament. According to Hebrews 9, a new testament does not go into effect until after the death of the testator. Christ is the mediator of the New Testament. So since the thief on the cross died before Christ died and rose again, he was subject to the laws of the Old Testament.
Since you are now under the New Testament, because you lived after Christ died, and rose again, you cannot claim to the same application as the thief. His life was under the same covenant or Testament, as all those who died in faith, not receiving the promise.
But those of us who are after the cross and resurrection have received the promise, and have access to the tree of life. So you must be born again, born of water end of the Spirit.
Repent and be baptized in the Name of Yehoshua HaMashiach(Jesus Christ) for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38)
Thief on the cross was under the old covenant, okay the Lord did not rise from the dead yet. Follow Acts 2:38 and you shall live.
What is the thief's name? How do you know the thief was not baptized?
@@richhuzy6592 that’s a good question what if he was baptized into John’s baptism. Either way, the thief on the cross was under the old covenant, not sure why people bring him up regarding baptism.
We're commanded to be baptised in the name of the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit but it doesn't save us.
The commission is about Spirit baptism, not water.
Water baptism is not for us, the church which is Christ’s body.
John baptized with water, Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
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"Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you,"
1 Peter 3
@@thedallasfan3153why does John baptise with water? Isnt that pointless if it isnt in decleration of faith
What is the (NAME) of the Father Son and Holy Ghost?
I love these videos! I learn something each time!!
learn something wrong
I learn there are a lot of MILFs running around these days
I learn there are a lot of hot moms running around these days
My brother preached the Gospel!! Acts 2:38!!! May the Lord bless this young man!!
The thief on the cross was not in a position to be baptised, and the Gospels and epistles written later commands us to be baptised.
So why is it even an argument to make, unless you are physically unable to be baptised, which won't apply to most people. If you claim baptism is a work, then should we repent and confess our sins, or belive on Jesus either, as they are also "works".
Why not just be obedient within your capability to be baptised rather than making doctrine as to why not to do something clearly taught in scripture?
Jesus told the Pharisees, "You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions." Mark 7:9. Then after giving some examples he said, "Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that." A current example would be as follows: Jesus said, "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved." Matthew 16:16. But you say, "He that believes and prays the sinner's prayer shall be saved and should eventually be baptized."
The Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7. He knows each individual and their unique situation. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required. Luke 12:48. Will God judge a person who didn't have an opportunity to learn the Biblical pattern of accepting Jesus in the same way he judges the person who was shown the Biblical pattern? And how will God judge the person who rejects the Biblical pattern for the sake of those who were never shown the Biblical pattern? Matthew 10:37. Let's trust God to correctly judge the hearts of those godly persons who were not taught accurately and were unaware of the biblical pattern of accepting God's grace.
Right on brother.
The thief on the cross answered this perfectly. Jesus assured him of his salvation, without baptism. Truly appreciate you Ray!❤️
Jesus had not died yet. Therefore they were still under the old covenant and old testament. The thief on the cross had a repented heart and faith which was counted as righteousness. How would he be baptized hanging from a cross? God is a just God and says he will have mercy on whomever he chooses.
Acts 10:47-48
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he COMMANDED them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 2:38
38 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
Mark 16:16
16 He that BELIEVETH AND IS BAPTIZED SHALL BE SAVED; but he that believeth not shall be damned
Baptism is a commandment.
If we only look at a special situation and not the whole Bible, we get narrow sighted. If we were truly saved by saying I believe In Jesus, why did the book of acts - revelation get written ???
This is not posted for controversy but to give understanding. Water Baptism has always been debated by the masses of people. I say to you my brothers and sisters. That if you read the and forget about any and all doctrines or what men may say you will see the truth. I do not understand why a simple thing such as a water baptism has become so hard to understand. The Bible teaches that if you find an answer within its pages in one place you can always find it in another. Line must be upon line and precept must be upon precept! Today, you will read the truth provided in multiple places throughout the Bible. Out of the mouth of two or more witness every word is established!
Jesus told His disciples to: MATTHEW 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
The question is how did the disciples do this? They were taught by the Master Himself our Lord Jesus Christ. I think they understood what Jesus meant with this command. Do you know how I know the disciples understood him? By watching and reading what they did throughout the Bible!
You cannot find one person in the scriptures that was Baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Not one! However you can find thousands of disciples being baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. I do mean thousands! You can also find this information in more than one place.
We are buried with Him by Baptism into death.
ROMANS 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Allow me to give you scriptural proof of Baptizing in the Name of Jesus Christ from the King James Version of the Bible:
ACTS 2:38
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 8:15
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
ACTS 8:16
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
ACTS 10:46
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
ACTS 10:47
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
ACTS 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
ACTS 19:5
When they heard [this], they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
I PETER 3:21
The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Wow! I can go on with this for hours. So what is the problem? The problem is disobedience! It has always been the problem with the people of God. It’s sad! The scriptures are clear they are clear that Jesus is the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost! I would suggest that people should study the scriptures day and night until you believe them and not what man has told you. Could this disobedience also be the very reason why many have not received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance. Just as the Word teaches us we should have? We can see what Jesus said and what he did. We also see what His Apostles and the brothers who walked with Him ate with Him and slept with Him understood and did.
These men knew that Jesus was God. So they baptized in His name.
JOHN 20:27
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
JOHN 20:28
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Let there be no controversy about whether you should be sprinkled or have water poured on you or be submerged in water. To be baptized you need to be submerged completely in water just like a dead person is buried in the grave. Opinions will come and go but the truth of God’s word will stand forever.
JOHN 3:23
And John also was baptizing in AEnon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
MATTHEW 3:16
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
MATTHEW 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
MARK 1:9
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
MARK 1:10
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
MARK 1:11
And there came a voice from heaven, [saying], Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
ACTS 8:38
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
ACTS 8:39
And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
If you have been baptized as an infant without repentance, you have not been baptized according to the teaching of the scriptures. Religion has defiled the clear word of God and has become a false teaching.
The Scriptures are always true. The Apostles understood the importance of the water baptism and were taught by our Lord Jesus. Thousands of born again believers where baptized in Jesus’ name. This is what the scriptures prove over and over again. I would rather obey God's Word than any man’s tradition. Please read all of the scriptures carefully and realize that you cannot take care of spiritual problems with natural means.
May the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ rule in your hearts.
JOHN 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Praise the Lord! Come Lord Jesus come! Praying for all to seek and find the truth in Jesus name. Jesus is the truth. Praying for all in Jesus name, Bro. Jerry
Luke 7:30 KJV
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
”Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.“
John 3:5-8
No argument here, but when a woman gives birth to a child what breaks as a sign the child is coming?... I believe this is the water Jesus is talking about, then be saved by spirit. repent, and trust in Jesus! The thief on the cross would have been hopeless. God bless!
@@dannyfowler4845 But Jesus said to be born AGAIN....AGAIN. If the watery birth was enough why did He say AGAIN of WATER and SPIRIT. This the error people make to fight against baptism for the remission of sins.
@@dannyfowler4845 “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.”
Matthew 3:13-15 KJV
When Yashua was baptized by John it wasn’t because he needed to, it was to give the future generations an example of righteousness to follow “for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Did all Protestants forget the conversation between Yashua and Nicodemus? ““Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
John 3:4-5
We baptize in the name of the Father the Son & the Holy Spirit. For the remission of sin. We are born into inequity so we need to be purged and baptize the sinful nature dwelling inside us and have the spirit of Christ within us on our journey until we are with him in the eternal kingdom
@@dannyfowler4845 So you believe that Jesus is saying, "In order to be saved, you must be born"
Sorry aborted fetus' and children ripped from your mother's womb; you weren't born of water.
Or maybe you simply think he is saying, "Hey, in order to be saved you have to exist"
Duh... He is speaking of being born again of water and the spirit, as that is the example left for us. But don't trust in the water, trust in Christ and that he is faithful to provide us wedding clothes, if we would only put them on.
"All of us who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
Don't be without the wedding clothes-trust God.
@@rookiecookie722 Your hostile response is concerning. Please keep in mind that we are just having a conversation about the topic. I'm baptized, I believe you should be baptized, but understand Romans 10:13, "For whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Why did Jesus get baptized?... was it not an act of obedience? If you cannot respond in a calm way, please don't respond at all, just think about what we talked about.
I really like the untearable ticket idea. Brilliant!
This channel is good teaching and spreading the word of God, Salvation. ❤️✊🏼👊🏼👏🏼😉👍🏼🤝🏼🙏🏼🗣️Hallelujah Lord.! 🙌🏼
Follow Acts 2:38
Some people are obedient unto faith,
And others faithful unto obedience..
By grace through faith ONLY
@@dirkjensen969 nothing you can do will get you in heaven only by Jesus
@@dirkjensen969 wrong.
There's no "and"
Love and obedience are essential, but they are only evidence of an authentic faith.
"It is by grace you have been saved, thru faith; and this is not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Not by works so no one can boast" Ephesians 2:8, 9
no mention of charity. It couldn't be more clear. Your catholicism is wrong about many things
@@dirkjensen969 not gonna contend with you. Just gonna ask where does the “charity” part from your interpretation of salvation come from?
@@dirkjensen969 Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] not of works, lest any man should boast.
@@dirkjensen969 repent means turning away. As from unbelief towards belief in Christ. We confess our sins because of our belief, we don't confess to gain belief. The repentant belief comes first.
All recommendations are part of the sanctification process including being baptized again. Praise God that being saved is such an amazing free gift. Pray for those who still think that salvation is part of our works. The gates to heaven are so narrow and we ALL need to ALWAYS be ready for Jesus Christ's return.
Another great lesson many Christians miss.
Faith alone in Christ alone for the free gift of everlasting life. 😊
We are Pentecostal and we are NOT ASHAMED just read the book of acts we are still the same…
We worship only one God and Jesus is His name we are Apostolic in every way!!!!
We’re not legalistic…
We live Holiness standards that are all in the Bible…
1st Peter 2:9
We as Christians are a peculiar people…
Meaning we are separate from the world we don’t dress act or talk like the world…
We don’t go to the places they go…
People should know your a Christian before you ever open your mouth to testify about Jesus…
It’s Not legalistic to live for God and have standards
Amen ! The Truth and nothing but the Truth !!🙏🙏🙏🙏
You're as lost as a ball in tall weeds...
By saying Jesus is God... you deny God, the Father.
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus - 1 Timothy 2:5 NKJV
And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. - John 17:3 NKJV
Jesus was a man! God is not a man.
Jesus clearly pointed out that the Father is the "only true God".
Oneness & Trinitarians are both lost... confused... led astray by men in pretty suits.
@@kevin8360 Exactly.
More and more people are reading what's written in Scripture and being freed from the nonsense traditions and conditioning of men.
@@leenieledejo6849 I’m seeing it more and more myself, thank God. I believe (and I may be wrong) that we are at the very beginning of the “1,000 year reign”… which I don’t believe to be literal, but as in true belief in God and Jesus spreads like wildfire again. Like in the days of the Apostles, before all the philosophers messed it all up.
GOD IS SO GOOD❤❤❤❤
Jesus i believe you died and shed your presious blood for my sins and rose from the dead have mercy on me a sinner save me i cannot save myself
That's it right there. Romans 3:25 KJV 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized in the Name of Yehoshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) for the remission of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost
And what did Peter say to do to be saved? Acts 2:38-39
Also Jesus commanded baptism, so be baptized in JESUS NAME, as all the Apostles did in Acts 2,8,10,19 chapters.
Good job Ray, I think this is the first video I've seen where you deviated from your witness script and just talk about the truth in the scriptures! Great video and great job breaking down TRUTH kind sir!
The young man actually was the correct one.
@@ministryofthewayofYehoshuawhat about the thief on the cross then?
@@gee3591 the thief of the cross, was he part of the old covenant or the new covenant. When you answer this question it gives you your answer. He was part of the old covenant my friend.
@@ministryofthewayofYehoshua unbibical, faith alone by grace saves you, baptism is something we do to acknowledge we are ALREADY SAVED. Start over in your study of the scriptures, and repent and simply believe.
@@JMacGospelEvangelism the Bible says we are saved by grace through faith okay. We can’t interpret the Bible how we want okay, it’s says we are saved by GRACE, through faith. Faith is emunah in Hebrew, it means to support the will of God. The will of God is that none should perish but all come to repentance. He told us how we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, in John 3:5, He said to be born of the water and the Spirit. Hence why Peter said to Repent and be baptized in the Name of Yehoshua HaMashiach for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
God's holy word, the kjv says in Acts 8:36-38 And as they went on their way they came unto a certain water and the eunuch said, see, here is water what doeth hinder me to be baptized? , And Philip said if thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
What a refreshingly lovely young man. I truly could feel Christ's love through his speech. God bless him and all of us who are saved by grace but also learning so much about God.
Follow Acts 2:38
Thanks for this!
What's the purpose of our existence? The answer is found right in the Bible.
Revelation 4:11
[11]Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
I wouldn't call that a clash. He was a humble young man.
You did a great job young man? You have the fullness of God keep it!
Following what Jesus did is a detriment for mankind not picking what scriptures we want…….
Salvation by faith. Not works.
Baptism is not a work you do, it's a work CHRIST does for you. We are saved through water baptism washing away sins. Nobody denied this until recently.
@dman7668 so the Thief on the cross wasn't saved?
@jessehernandez8616 This gets brought up every day. The good thief wasn't the normative means of being saved. Water baptism is. This wouldn't be proof for not needing water baptism. Traditionally Christians answered this before you were even born and came to the conclusion that God is not bound by his sacraments. That the thief was a baptism of blood. His martyrdom was an acceptable baptism dying with Christ, which is what happens when we are baptized if you notice. Baptism says we are dying with Christ through the sacrament. The good thief did this literally. Think about it.
@jessehernandez8616
Read this passage on baptism.
Romans 6:4
We were therefore 👉buried with him through baptism 👈into death 👈in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
When you posed this question to me I had a Eureka connection I think came from the Holy Spirit not me. Sitting here on my couch responding to this text..I'm pretty sure the Holy Spirit just told me what to say. I could be wrong but hear me out.
I made this amazing connection that the good thief literally is dying with Christ on the cross. And if you notice the Bible talks about baptism as dying with Christ.
It was a eureka moment I am having with you. His death must be a baptism! Because just like baptism mentions dying with Christ, the good thief actually IS dying with Christ!!
Isn't that crazy? 🤔
Baptism is not a work
Sorry Comfort called out on this Pentecostals as being legalistic. This is because we follow Holiness standards of dressed modesty and not expensive clothing and array. We follow 1st Corinthians where it tells women to have long hair and long hair to us is uncut hair because uncut hair is as long as it will grow. Men should have short hair doesn't say that has to have a buzz cut but should have short hair that looks different than a woman of holiness. We believe in modest dress we don't believe that one should be going to toms River Lake sees in Scanty attire. Are women don't wear makeup to be shame-faced and to stay different from the world trying to fake what their real looks are. They don't buy jewelry expensive jewelry in particular but only things like a wedding ring to show that they're married or a watch which is used to tell time. No piercings no tattoos as we believe those are signs of the slave and also of being of the world. So yes to somebody like Ray comfort that would seem like legalistic and something that the church is here affiliates with does do. If that is legalistic then I guess we want to be legal versus illegal. Scripture says You must have Holiness or you will not see the Lord
I was in this Jesus only cult back in the late 80's.
Thank the Lord that he showed me the truth.
It's a terrible doctrine of demons. Imagine believing the Son is the Father and the Holy Spirit. So Jesus was talking to himself on the Cross!
@@mauriceb53 the flesh was not God. God cannot be born. God cannot be taught, and God cannot die. Yet, the spirit that was in Jesus Christ was God who manifested himself in the flesh. Therefore he was God. There are several verses that support this.
The actual verse that refers to teaching of demons is restricting food (vegetarianism) and forbidding marriage
@@bbzz1824 Are you a oneness pentecostal?
Oh wow, you knew the truth but then strayed away from it? Follow Acts 2:38 and you shall be saved.
Great witness Bro. Ray!
Love the tear-proof tract!
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
1 Peter 3:21 KJV
Really good as always!
wrong as always
@@DannyLoyd
You must be one of those angry little free grace trolls that get everything but free grace wrong!
Being baptized or not being baptized as a newborn, will not break your salvation.
Believe and be baptized.
Different baptisms; baptism of the Holy Spirit, baptism of water, baptism of fire, baptism of John. Not all refer to being dunked in water.
@@evangelesong6319 Wrong. Jesus said to be Born AGAIN of water and Spirit. If our watery birth was enough why did the Lord say to do it AGAIN.
You must be born again because you have Adam’s blood. You need the blood of Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, to cleanse you of all your sin. (I John 1:7)
Read Genesis 5…and he died…and he died… and he died etc. Get it? (For as in Adam all die)
Read Matthew chapter 1. You don’t read and he died and he died etc. (even so in Christ shall all be made alive.)
1 Corinthians 15:22 KJV
[22] For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Being naturally born (that is “of water”) and having physical life, you now need a spiritual rebirth. You have Adam’s blood but you need Jesus’ blood.
@@evangelesong6319 There is only one baptism today and that is water. Ephesians 4:5 Those other baptisms were temporary.
See here is water - Acts 8:36 This is a command to obey for us today when we repent - Acts 2:38; 3:19; 22:16 Why are you waiting, arise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the Name of the Lord!
@@carolinapeacekeeper9950 I’ve heard this before. People saying that the water is referring to the woman’s water breaking when the baby is born. This is actually an insult to Christ. It’s almost like a person is saying Christ was mocking Nicodemus or being facetious in His answer. Nicodemus is asking how to be born again and they are implying that Christ said unless you are born by your mother and the born of the Spirit, you can’t enter heaven?! So… wait but if you aren’t born by your mother then you don’t need salvation. We are born in sin, not halfway saved. Psalm 51:5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Our physical conception and birth is a part of us needing salvation. It is not a part of the salvation.
You aren’t born because you are in sin. You are in sin because you were born. The natural birth consists of water and blood. And so the spiritual birth consists of water and blood
So Christ has given two steps here to enter the kingdom of God, be born of water and of the Spirit. Born of water- clearly is baptism and being born of the Spirit is receiving the Holy Ghost. Without these, you cannot enter the kingdom. I didn’t write this! Christ said it. So if you are outside of the kingdom, What are you saved from?
If we are saved by baptism then Jesus didn’t need to come because we could be saved by works!
No, because Christ is doing the work of baptism not you. He is baptizing you.
The baptism in the Name of Yehoshua HaMashiach whom you call Jesus Christ is for remission of sins. Without The Name that He gave us it would be impossible to be saved. The scripture says that it is the only Name given amongst men that we must be saved by. The Lord defeated sin and death by his death and resurrection, when we follow Acts 2:38 we become a part of that victory.
Our faith in Jesus and repentance of sin with water baptism starts our walk with with God. We are also meant to overcome sin, and to obtain salvation. Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:19 that the rich should lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life. His point was that the rich should not trust in their riches but in God and that they should be ready to distribute to others 1 Timothy 6:17-18. Hebrews 5:9 talks about Jesus being the Author of Eternal salvation unto all those that obey him. There is more to salvation than faith only. Faith in Jesus Death, Burial and Resurrection starts it and we must stay in faith until the end of our life, however we must obey all of what Jesus taught as well
you can repent and not have faith you can be baptized without faith, and you can believe without faith. Only Faith saves you
@@scottbright595 If you have faith and don't obey, you will not make heaven your home. I am not talking about obeying the law of Moses, but I am talking about obeying Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
@@joshwebb8878 my point wasnt about obeying the law of Moses. My point was that you can only be saved by faith. Believing in Jesus isnt the same as faith In Jesus and repenting through faith is the only way salvation work
@@scottbright595 Faith in Jesus Death, burial, and resurrection and of course Repentance and obedience to Jesus, along with overcoming sin and enduring until the end and water baptism and observing all which Jesus commanded.
@@joshwebb8878 Faith alone
Mark 16:16
[16]He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Ang sumasampalataya at mabautismuhan ay maliligtas; datapuwa't ang hindi sumasampalataya ay parurusahan.
Man is constantly trying to get to God in his own way. Taking away the glory from his son Jesus. Jesus did it all for us. We only need to believe in Jesus and repent then we’ll be born again with a new heart and new desires causing us to do what is right over our own feelings.
And get out of that Pentecostal church if they don’t believe Jesus is in heaven with the father
We are cleansed by the Word.
Ephesians 5 : 26 - That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word
Looks like the washing of water according to the verse you just quoted.
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic washing of water BY THE WORD. The Word of God is what does the washing and it washes your spirit not your flesh. Physical water does not wash clean the spirit. It is the spirit that gives life not the flesh.
John 15 : 3 - Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
James 1 : 18 - Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 1 : 23 - Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
John 6:63
[63] It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
The physical realm (the flesh) is in opposition to the spiritual realm.
Galatians 5:17
[17] For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
Salvation is done to the Spirit. The flesh is no help at all. You become a new creation in Christ and receive a new Spirit when you receive Salvation. You become born again in that very moment. It all happens in the Spirit. (John 3:3-25; Matthew 18:3; John 10:10; John 5:24; Ephesians 2:8-9)
2 Corinthians 5:17
[17] Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
1 Corinthians 6:17
[17] But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic’at’ the word is another possible translation. Would make much sense, since every single believer was baptized, Greek for literally “washed” with water.
We must obey the Word if it's going to save us. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved says Jesus. Mark 16:16
@@mauriceb53 amen. That’s why the first thing the people in acts did was getting baptized.
Amen Ray. Pray the guy understood the difference.
Don't think you do. Rev. 22:18 gives a warning to adding to the word of God, Ray added "alone" when he says by Grace and Faith alone you are saved, he cherry picks scriptures, he also goes to a Epistle, which wasn't showing how people are saved in Acts over and over. Also he interrupted the young man who was right in what the scriptures given by Peter to the crowd in PENTECOST, asking what they must do to be saved Acts 2:37-39.
He also said you have 2 minutes and gave the young man 32 seconds with interruptions to throw him off and make him look like he couldn't have told him. Reformers are from Catholicism, there is no lineage going back, but to Rome. This was a bit of maybe 18, well articulate and I hope Ray feels ashamed of this video. Ray misses the 7 Covenants of God to man, he misses the three witnesses on earth needed, Spirit, Water, blood, ! John 5:8, he makes Christ example a spare tire as well as Jesus commanded baptism. In Mt 28:19-20 and with repentance for remission of sins. Peter as well commanded baptism in Acts 10:48 Commandments by our Lord and the Apostles given the keys to heaven mean nothing to Ray.
"All of us who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
Don't be without the wedding clothes-trust God.
That passage is regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Look up the original Greek wording.
@@MisstyG I have, I love the Greek! It is speaking of the Baptizo (immersion) we see practiced and commanded since Jesus' resurrection! 😊
Baptism is important for those who have oppotunity to do so. Just do it.
Acts 2 says it's speaking to Jews who were alive during the OLD covenant that had just turned OBSOLETE. Acts 10 to Gentiles, and anyone who didn't live pre-cross. Trust the WAY the Truth and the Life. Not the WATER. 💜✝️💜
I agree. However, the way, truth, and life says we must be baptized. To trust him is to obey his commands. Take it up with him if you don't think it's essential.
„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. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.“
Acts 2:38-39 KJV
It’s for every believer in the nigh and further future. Every one of you.
@@an_nie_dyc1386 read the full book. Chapter 2 is to the Jews who were born during the old covenant. It's not until chapter 9 or 10, until they are speaking to gentiles. AND IN THERE it says believe and become Christian (receive forgiveness) and receive the Holy Spirit (after born again), and THEN get baptized as an act of obedience and a later OUTWARD sign of the earlier INWARD change.
HERE IT IS IN Acts 10 •v43 "...whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins" •v46 "....the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles" •v48"And he commanded them to be baptized..."
@@JoinUsInVR you and I know that Peter wouldn’t have baptized Cornelius otherwise.
You are right, Peter using the keys to heaven in Acts 2 for the Jews and Proselytes from all over the world, in and 8 for the Samaritans and in Acts 10 for the Romans and in 19 for the Greeks. Have a deeper look into that occasion: „And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John’s baptism.” And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. There were about twelve men in all.“
Acts 19:2-7 ESV
You really find some good people to talk to
Baptism is not a work… a work is something you do whereas baptism is something done to you. Jesus told the apostles and other disciples to go into all the world baptising those who believe so that they will be saved;Jesus said it so I could rest my case right there but what did his followers do? At Pentecost Peter was asked “what must we do to be saved” his answer wasn’t “if you believe you already are” his answer was “repent and be baptised the you may receive the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit” In his first letter he compared the waters of the flood saving those in the ark to the waters of baptism by saying “baptism, which corresponds to this now saves you” Paul in his letter to the Romans compared baptism to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus indicating that when you emerge from the watery grave you are raised to a new life, we are therefore reborn AFTER baptism not before.
Belief is a work; a work of God. Paul warns against works of the law, not works of faith, like belief and baptism.
I grew up in an Apostolic faith in Jesus Christ all my life( oneness). I’ve seen many people fall away from this faith, leave to the world, but many have left to a trinity view as well. But if there is one thing I can say without making this long is. If you are searching for a new church make sure they teach Bible, Good doctrine. Read your Bible and pray daily so you can discern what is good and what is bad in Gods eyes.
Thank you for this Ray. So many keep falsely accusing you of works salvation. I think the problem is that many don't like ehen you speak of repentance, fruit & doing good works as evidence of salvation, because they are still living worldly, yet caliming "belief only" as salvation.
Thanks Ray for clearing up the Baptism thing. I grew up in the Dutch Reform church. They have infant and adult water baptism. I would love to hear your thoughts on the reform church. ❤
Faith without works is dead.
@@dustygatrell-ru7tgShowing a change in behavior and walking away from the things you use to do it's essentially a form of work. You are doing something and showing a change in your lifestyle
@dustygatrell-ru7tg The desires of this world are so tough. Just like Paul said, he said I do the things I dont want to do and don't do the things I want to. Get on your knees daily and cry out to God. Don't miss a day of reading the bible and pray daily, God will give u a new heart and desires. The people who say I didn't have time to read the Bible are the same people that have time to be on fb and Instagram daily. I have gotten rid of all social media apart from here, obviously. I use RUclips to watch all things about Jesus, and I only listen to gospel music. Desires of the flesh are difficult
@dustygatrell-ru7tg When temptation comes upon you fall to your knees and pray. Rebuke it in the name of Jesus. The fight is difficult but keep going and keep Jesus first.
I used to be in oneness Pentecostalism, and I love people who are still in it and my heart breaks for them because I remember the fear and endless work to try to make it to heaven, we must speak the truth in love and give them the hope of the Gospel that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
You say that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone (mayday! Grace and Faith are alone in the room together! Logic out the window!) in Christ alone.
While I agree, the Scriptures certainly make it plain that there is no other NAME given under heaven by which we must be saved; salvation is through Christ alone and there is no other, I fail to find evidence for salvation through faith alone, quite the contrary actually.
Salvation is impossible without God's grace, but God's grace required Christ; no one else qualifies but Christ, that is why the wedding clothes are so important; we must clothe ourselves with Christ.
"All of you who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."
The one name by which we must be saved. We cannot be saved by our own names, we trust in his finished work.
Faith though, we are told, when faith is alone, it is both dead and useless. Faith is nothing without love, and dead without works.
If dead and useless faith saves us, then Paul is lying when he says that faith alone is nothing, and James is lying when he says that faith alone is dead, if faith alone grants life it is not nothing and it is not dead, and these two men are liars.
However, it is more likely that the Devil is a liar, and hates it when humans put on the wedding clothes.
1 Corinthians 13. Paul makes it clear that faith, even all faith, is nothing without love. Faith alone lacks love. All faith does not include love, and salvation is nothing without love.
James 2. James makes it clear that faith without works is dead. Dead faith cannot bring forth life; it is dead.
@@rookiecookie722 I appreciate you taking time to respond to me, I can tell your sincere in your belief about these things. I agree that faith is dead without works, but I think our understanding of these things are different. Allow me to explain, I believe that works are the evidence of a true saving faith in Jesus Christ, but our good works do not save us. James gave an example of how the demons "believe" but they do not have a true faith in Christ, their "faith" is a dead faith so to speak, they know the facts but they do not trust in Jesus Christ. In other words, there is a true saving faith and false counterfeit faith. James was contrasting the two. I think he makes that clear that good works are evidence of saving faith in this verse 'But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. '
James 2:18 The kind of justification James is talking about in the passage is justification in the eyes of man, not justification in the eyes of God. We can see that in how he said 'I will show you my faith by my works' like I just referenced. An example James gave of someone showing evidence for their faith by their works was when Abraham offered up Isaac, we could see the faith/trust he had in God in his act of obedience, but the work of obedience itself was not what saved him, its what showed the world he truly was a friend of God and we can see that even today. Like how you said faith is nothing without love, true saving faith will show evidence by the fruit of the Spirit, which is mainly love. Like Jesus said 'Therefore by their fruits you will know them.'
Matthew 7:20
Later in that passage though He warned that on the Judgement day, many will not enter heaven even though they did many religious things; Jesus said that "'On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ '
Matthew 7:22 Notice what the false prophets in this passage were using to try to justify themselves from their sin before God on judgement day; they were trying to use their religious works to justify themselves before God but heartbreakingly Jesus will tell those who rely on works of the law as the means to be made right with God that he never knew them.
So how can one be justified in God's eyes? What does the scriptures say?
May God give you a clearer understanding in these things and bless you and give you his peace. All the tax collector did was cry out to God for mercy and Jesus says that he went home justified whereas the religious person did not. This is a parable that is convicting for all of us. I thank you for your reading and consideration.
"What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
and whose sins are covered;
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”
Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law there is no transgression.
That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring-not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham who is the father of us all," Romans 4:1-16 ESV
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person-though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die- but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation." Romans 5:1-11 ESV
"He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”" Luke 18:9-17 ESV
You haven't even bothered to look at the scripture, for if you had, it doesn't say "alone" that is adding to the scriptures what it doesn't say and I can find verses that say confession, and repentance saves us water baptism doth also now saves us, and the Spirit. You say you are Oneness, but I find that hard to believe, for Oneness believe in faith by grace and confession of sins and repentance from ains and water baptism for remission of sins and being buried with Christ and Spirit baptized all spoken in scripture.
I’m trying so hard to minister to my oneness neighbors it’s tough to get through the cult mentality runs deep and many don’t know how to live life without that specific group of people I told my neighbors I wouldn’t say to leave their church but if the Holy Ghost shows them the truth of trinity through my words to be as witnesses to their church and help the body of Christ through their church I’m praying hard for them!
There is no truth in the trinity. It's false doctrine that is found nowhere in the Bible. At least your neighbors are following the words of Christ instead of the words of other men.
@@A_Stereotypical_Heretic But, we see it in God's Word. We see scriptures of God the Father. We see scriptures of the Holy Spirit. We see scriptures of the Son of God Jesus. We know Jesus is God because it tells us in the first chapter of John. And John 10:30 Jesus says ," I and the Father are One." The Holy Spirit is the spirit part of God. - Just as we are all trinities. We are spirits. We have souls ( which is our mind, our will and our emotions) and we have bodies. All three are one person. -God the Holy Spirit (Spirit) God the Father (Soul) and God the Son, Jesus (Body). All three are One God.
@@julienielsen3746 yes, Christ does indeed say he and the Father are one. But then what does he mean by that? What is Christs definition of oneness with his Father? Well, fortunately, we don't have to guess... he tells us. In john 17, Christ prays to his Father (or himself according to you folks) and asks his Father if he would make his disciples one with them, and he clearly says he wants them to be one with them AS THEY are ONE together. (Or in your worldview he prays to himself so that he himself fulfills his own request to himself) So, he gives us a very clear concise definition of his oneness with the Father, and what he means by it. One in accordance, purpose, etc. Unless, of course, you want to argue that Christ is asking his Father to bring the disciples up into some strange amalgamated being made up of multiple egos and spirits. But that probably wouldn't be a stretch for you folks since you already make that claim about Christ and the Father.
@@julienielsen3746but we see even more scripture saying that God is one, and nothing more. He can take as many forms as He wants to and it doesn't diminish His Oneness.
The problem with the Trinity is that it focuses too much on the THREE and not the ONE, like they're too distinct from one another, when in actuality, Jesus is the fullness of the godhead, Father, Son, and Spirit. And that's what we should be focusing on.
Also, we simply can't ignore how people used words and language in those days. In that time, and still today in many cultures, the father and the son are one. Meaning, when the son went out from the house of his father, he was a literal image and representation of his father. He spoke for him, he conducted business for him, his opinions were his father's opinions, he represented him in legal affairs, he and his father were one. And that's what Christ means, he was a man of his day, he spoke to and represented his culture and his time. So we can't just ignore these things, context is discernment. Discernment is divine. We must be more aware of our ideas and their implications.
So glad to hear Ray preaching this time the true gospel
Sorry, he's not. The true gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. One applies that to their lives by obeying Acts 2:38. Ray preaches repentance, which is good, and accepting Jesus. That's not what the Bible says. It says Acts 2:38 and backed by Jesus in John 3:5. Must be born of water and Spirit. IE: death=repentance-Rom 6:11...burial=baptism-Rom 6:3...resurrection= recv'ng the Holy Ghost-Rom 8:11.
@@nlillianne5317 he was preaching grace in his video, check it out, and the true gospel is 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
@nlillianne5317
CONNECTING THE BLOOD OF CHRIST AND WATER BAPTISM
The Scriptures teach that there’s a direct connection between the blood of Christ and baptism. Now, I realize that many deny such a connection, but it remains true, nevertheless. This article will demonstrate that connection.
The phrase, “for the remission of sins,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. When our Lord Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt.26:26-29), He said these words with respect to the cup: “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (v.27-28). This clearly shows the reason that Christ shed His blood, i.e. the remission of sins. Indeed, the Hebrew writer affirms, “without shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins” (Hb.9:22). However, in Acts 2, when the people asked Peter what they must do to be saved, He said, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (v.38). Note that we are baptized for the very same reason that Jesus shed His blood. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
The phrase, “death of His Son,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. Paul said to the saints at Rome, “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life” (Rm.5:10). The death of Jesus via the shedding of His blood results in being reconciled. But just a few verses later, Paul continued, “Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?” (Rm.6:3). Just as surely as we are reconciled to God by the death of His Son, we must be baptized into that same death. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
The phrase, “washed from our sins,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. In the book of Revelation, John described Jesus as “Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” (1:5). It is the bright red blood of Jesus Christ that washes away our sins! But don’t forget that Ananias told Paul, “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Ac.22:16). Just as surely as Jesus washes away our sins by His blood, He only does so when we are baptized. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
The phrase, “hearts sprinkled… bodies washed,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. The Hebrew writer said, “Let us draw near (to God, L.S.) with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water” (Hb.10:22). The sprinkling is a reference to the blood of Christ (1Pt.1:2). And the washing of water is a reference to water baptism (Ep.5:25-26; cf. Ac.22:16). These two seemingly different things are brought together in this one verse. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
The phrase, “shall be saved,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. In Romans 5:8-9, the apostle Paul said, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” But when Jesus gave the “Great Commission,” He said these words: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk.16:15-16). So, while there is no doubt that Jesus saves us by His blood, He only does so when we are baptized. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!
The connection is clear: Christ shed His blood on the cross to make salvation possible; and in baptism, we obtain the benefits of that shed blood. The only question that remains is, “Have you been baptized into Christ Jesus?” (Rm.6:3). If you haven’t but would like to be, let us know. We will be glad to help!
Following Jesus by example, our Gracious Lord was Baptized,so were All the Apostles. Early non Jewish converts like Ethiopian eunuch, Cornelius's family, Lydia's family.Yes salvation is a GIFT and all that gladly recieved Christ's Atonement were happy and willingly Baptized. Follow the Lord and His Example. Be Baptized in The Name of The Father and The Son and The Holy Spirit. Full Submersion too, Amen.
I notice you don't address the thief on the cross. Why did Jesus disagree with you?
PLEASE ,
Show me one example where ANYONE in the Bible was baptized in the name of the FATHER , SON and HOLY GHOST.
I never read in the Bible that the Holy Spirit or the father died on the cross. Baptism represents Jesus. That why I baptism in his name is important.
@readjonah210 why didn’t job receive Jesus as his personal savior in scripture? It was not the New Testament. The thief on the cross was not in the New Testament. That didn’t start until Jesus died and rose again according to Hebrews
The thief on the cross was sentenced to death by Crucifiction aswell as Jesus. Neither Christ or the thief were coming off that cross alive .How is the thief supposed to get Baptized when he's hanging on the cross dying. JESUS saved him because he repented ,there was no time left for the thief to be Baptized. Jesus said " UNLESS A MAN IS BORN OF WATER (BAPTISM) AND OF THE SPIRIT(HOLY GHOST) HE CANNOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD .
There are also those who teach that it is also necessary to take the 'sacraments' to be saved. I point them to the thief on the cross, and they go quiet.
Don't trust any "Christian" Who tells you don't need to be Baptized. No Apostle or disciple would ever tell you that.
Whenever they preached the Gospels, even if the accounts don't expressly tell us that the apostles and disciples of the Lord mentioned baptism, the people they spoke to always felt the need to get baptized, some in the middle of the night, or on a desert road. It wasn't something that they put off, there was an urgency to it. It makes sense that there would be, if you consider that baptism is how we put on the provided wedding clothes; Jesus Christ.
@@JohnSmith-jf4so dude... Read what I said again. Of course it is a commandment, it was given by Jesus himself. I am saying that in the accounts if it does not directly mention that the apostles spoke of baptism, we know that they did because of how people reacted to the Gospel preached.
@@rookiecookie722 sorry brother
Notice how Ray Comfort dodges Acts 2:38 and quickly moves to Acts 10 where Cornelius was baptized for the same reason, the forgiveness of sins - Acts 10:48
Ray also won't explain Mark 16:16 believe - baptism - saved. Unbelievers don't get baptized. Finally the thief on the cross died under the Law of Moses and before the Great Commission of Mark 16:15-16.
@@mauriceb53 I agree, we should always tell everyone what Peter said, I don't see the need to say anything but “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Amen
Grace through faith; that is the only way for man's redemption If your works are
pure, which they are not, that is acknowledged by God. Even though your intent
is not pure in terms of action, it's a good start. God recognizes this.
Mormons also believe you must be baptized to be saved. Thank you for a clear and accurate breakdown of what the Bible actually says about it.
ask them about the thief on the cross beside Jesus. he wasnt baptized yet Christ told him he would be in Heaven with Him.
It's a "works salvation", and is simply not supported by Scripture, no matter how hard they try to spin it. Mormons, UPC, modalists, they all try hard to make it work, but fail. Actual Christians see it immediately.
@@Lauren-vd4qe That doesn't make sense to me, because the thief on the cross died under the old covenant, the command to be baptized into the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ hadn't even been given yet, due to the fact that none of those three things had taken place, and "a will comes into effect when someone has died."
The command was given after the resurrection before the ascension.
As for whether the thief on the cross was baptized or not, we aren't told because it's not important. They were under the old law. People say he wasn't baptized, but they are making an argument from silence, since it doesn't say he wasn't baptized, and many had received John's baptism.
Regardless, baptism into the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ hadn't been commanded yet, it couldn't have been. You may as well argue that because Moses wasn't baptized into the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ that means that we aren't commanded to do so today.
@@rookiecookie722 the whole discussion is ridiculous. he was NOT baptised, yet Christ told him that he wd b in Heaven with Christ when he died that day. PERIOD.
@@Lauren-vd4qe Actually he was probably baptized by John
👉 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues [Mark 16:15-17]
The deception many of us have been growing up in...
Faith without obedience
Baptism without freedom
Holy Spirit without tongues
Discipleship without making disciples
Praying for the sick without healings
Talking about demons without deliverance
Well done Brother Ray! I am oness apostolic, we also believe that if you're not trusting in Jesus Christ alone and are not repented of your sins you are not saved. Baptism comes as a sign that you're saved the minute you believed 🙏 as well as after that is done you have to get baptized in Jesus Name for the remission of your sins. So don't believe just one thing, but I wish more people from the apostolic Pentecostal movement preach like you No doubt God grace is upon you! I like to say that you are the modern Apostle Paul. Blessings ❤
Baptism is not a work- it’s passive. We ARE baptized by people who have the Holy Spirit. So it’s the work of the Father and the Spirit into Jesus, that’s the new identity that we are baptized into by applying his death and resurrection into our life.
Galatians 3,27
For me my saying is no read no rest. I do not sleep for the night unless I've read my Bible
First verse that came to mind was John 3:5
Yes, that’s why Peter said what he said in Acts 2:38 Amen!
Ray, I understand that it's important for us to know that we don't save ourselves, but you have to be overlooking the fact that Jesus himself said you must be born of the water and of the spirit. Peter said repent, be baptized, and receive the holy ghost. Everyone the disciples led to salvation, they baptized. The Bible is CLEAR that it is essential to the Christian walk.
Yes, we are saved by grace through faith. But faith without works is dead. We need to have good works so that we can be a witness. We don't save ourselves, but to show that we believe the real Jesus, we follow HIS instructions because we believe that he meant what he said regarding salvation.
Jesus saves us through repentance AND baptism, and then gives us his spirit for being obedient to his word. It's not always in that order, but baptism is a step we take towards our transformation. Baptism is the physical application of His grace. He still is the only one who saves us, which is why it's important that it's done in the name of Jesus, because it's his blood that was shed.
Baptism is essential for Christian life because it's for the REMISSION of sins. It washes away not only the sins you have committed, but the ones committed against you. And it covers you with the blood of Jesus. Like you're paying for your rent and someone looks at your bill, only it's signed under a new name, so they can't bill you any more. That's what the baptism does for us.
So sorry Ray, you have ALL of scripture to contend with, not just your cherry-picked verses. What you do for lost people in one day is more than most do in their lifetime. But if you truly believe it's not essential, then this is something you are wrong about and you need to reread these passages with an open mind.
What about the person in prison who cannot get water baptized but ends up believing in Jesus and repenting of their sins? So are you saying a person in prison is not truly saved if he or she isn’t water baptized?
What about death bed conversions, in which a person dying asks for Jesus forgiveness and repents and puts their trust in Jesus right before they close their eyes for the final time on this earth
@@Semper2003 Well, luckily for us, Jesus is more gracious than we are and he looks at the heart. So if you are physically unable to be baptized, he knows you desired to and will take that into account.
I WANT TO GIVE AN EXTREME AMEN THIS . WE SAID .
@@Semper2003 The Lord is more powerful, more knowledgeable and more loving than to only allow someone the opportunity to be saved in prison or on their deathbed.
Let’s not make up hypothetical situations as if we don’t serve an all-powerful God. If that person in prison wants to be baptized God will make a way. If that person on their deathbed is truly repentant than God will extend their life so they can be saved.
However I ultimately believe that God already knows the time of their imprisonment or death and would extend grace to them, extend the chance for salvation to them long before it got to that point.
Amen. Baptism is indeed essential!! In certain circumstances of course the Lord will have the last say depending on the heart of the person! BUT if someone is in their last couple of breaths, and wants to now repent, after being given the opportunity throughout an entire lifetime of the Lord calling on them, then that’s where we have to question this theory🤔🤔🤔 I mean, the Lord calls on us day by day, and many decline to live in their own worldly pleasures ! But now that you know you’re about to die u want to repent and expect salvation??? Hmmm… Well only the Lord can be the judge of that! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 My baptism was the beginning of my new life in Jesus Christ!🥰 Now I live a Holy-Spirit filled life glory be to God !
People forget the thief on the cross was never baptized and went to Heaven. If you are saved and repent you will want to be baptized, but a dying man or women on there deathbed, such as the thief on the cross can be saved but will not be able to be baptized, and will still enter Heaven.
Best explanation I’ve heard on the subject.
I want to leave this comment here for the oneness Pentecostal’s and please read this. It’s all for you, not Ray.
We are all supposed to be the church, which means we need to humbly proclaim the truth. I have seen so many comments from the oneness Pentecostal’s about how they have the truth and everything they are saying is correct.
Sure! We can have the revelation of the mighty God in Christ. We can have the revelation that the fullness of the Godhead dwelt inside of Jesus. But if we want people to believe we have the truth, we cannot deliver the message with a know-it-all attitude, in all caps, without scripture to back up what we say, and depleting our testimony by how we deliver the truth we know.
It is by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony that will help people!
Please, pray.
Please seek advice from leadership.
And now, I’m not better. I’m in the same boat, but I have learned that my testimony is shattered when I try to dismiss a false doctrine that somebody wholeheartedly believes. This is with my personal experience. No one is going to believe we are telling the truth if we do not reveal to them how we were delivered!
Love, one another as Christ has loved you!
James 1:19-20
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
I absolutely love the question, "I've got a knife in my back and have two minutes to live, what do I do to get saved"?
Very creative and gets straight to the gospel point. That's a great way of weeding out all the aberrant fluff beliefs.
Typical of Ray Comfort hinging an entire doctrine on a hypothetical scenario that is never going to happen. God does not give us 2 minutes to choose, he gives us a span of years, typically 70 or 80 years which he spends working with sinners to bring us to salvation. Why did he bother to institute baptism by saying "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," Matt 28. This takes a lot of time is quite a bit of effort. Why didn't he just say Ray's under two minute spiel if that was all that was needed to be saved. Also there was nothing in his spiel about repentance whereas the thief on the cross at least confessed that he was deserving of his death penalty.
So basically you are going one step further than Ray and calling baptism aberrant fluff which needs to be weeded out of our belief system. This is an idle word spoken against the great commission which Christ himself gave to the apostles and to the church and which has been the focus of missionary efforts which have converted the world for the 2000 years since he established his church. Outrageous.
Pray that God spares your life so that you can go and be baptized and pray for the Holy Ghost!
I could ask you a similar question: a person is comatose and about to die, how do you save them?
The problem is that these scenarios don’t negate the scripture. Acts 2:38 is the plan of salvation
@@peterj2226 What an absolute load of nonsense you replied. You've taken a portion of what Ray said and blown it up all out of proportion. And carrying on about baptism. How can you get baptised when you've got two minutes to live?
He made a simple point. You can't get baptised, you can't do any good works and you've got two minutes to live. What do you do? It's simple that a child could understand it. But it went right over your head.
@@tomy8339 I was responding specifically to your comment not to the entirety of his video. Which you provided no answer to because you know I am right.
That ticket is awesome.
I am Pentecostal, but not oneness. Preach it Ray!
I'm Pentecostal myself but I always knew you first must repent and receive salvation and Holy Spirit. Baptism is sealing in Christ that we no longer live our life but now in Christ that I love. I appreciate what you said. I get some really nasty replies from people.
Acts 2:38
Preach what saved by works…Ray is leading people into the pit
By grace you are saved through faith in Jesus. - that’s what he said. I don’t think that’s a pit.
@@pebblesq2010 lol he says you have to stop sinning if you are to be saved. Thats faith and works. Double talk. Flse teacher
Yes you are save by baptize faith repentance Mark16:16
Well this young man is wright this time , Jesus wasn't resurected yet on the cross so they were still under the law ... sorry if there is errors I am french Actes : 2:38 is right
Im not sure what you mean to say here? It Is faith that saved the thief as there was no time to keep the Law. Also, Abraham, the woman who touched Jesus' hem, and many others in the old and new testament were saved by their faith. (Not just a head belief, but true faith as in total trust in Jesus Christ).
Exactly, the thief on the cross was under the old covenant! Follow Acts 2:38
The thief also didn't believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, so according to Ray, we don't have to either, nor did he say the sinner's prayer.
Baptism is not only our deed. It is God’s work too. Yes you can get the Holy Spirit before water baptism but it is not only a commandment. In baptism we are clothed in Christ. We are buried with Him and get to rise with Him in to the new life and to the new creation. If you believe in Christ and God has worked repentance in your heart, you need to be baptized that God may deliver you from your old life and His blood may cleanse you. You are not going to be baptized to water but to Jesus Christ and to His death and resurrection. It is His blood which cleanses us in baptism, not the water. If you have 1 minute to live, then baptism is not of course required. Common sense.
Exactly my bro! Amen!
We are burins in Him and resurrected in Him not through the baptismaux but through the Jésus work of the Cross.
In Ephesians chap 1, please read by yourself and may God helps us all.
Younare even septembre in heavenly places in Christ, not through baptism.
We get baptisé because Jesus ask us to do so and because it's also to have a clear conscience toward God, who save us through the resurrection of Christ. 1 péter 3:18
Stay bless.
@@jsfoyer5769 Baptism alone is not the Gospel and Salvation but it is vital part of the Gospel. Not just a commandment but a door to the new life by the power of the blood of the Lamb of God. Even though baptism WITHOUT FAITH does not save or to put it in another way, actually do nothing, we do not need to undermine the power of the water baptism when it is received by faith of Christ. While it is the power of Christ’s blood which atones and saves, it is the plan of God to work salvation through the ”sacrament” of baptism. I did not invent baptism but God did and He is telling us to be baptised to set us free from sin.
Would have Israel survived if they would not walk through the Red Sea? If they would have begin to discuss if it’s really necessery for their salvation to actually be baptised by the Red Sea or just trust in God without taking steps to cross the sea where God made the path to them? I think it is dangerous to water down the Gospel and preach that baptism does not have power of the Christ’s blood to wash us clean. It is a different Gospel than the one we have in the Scriptures.
We have seen people who have really repented from their sin, been set free from sin and demons in baptism and seen many get the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues when they have been risen from the water. May Jesus have all the Glory! He truly lives!
@@jsfoyer5769 Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
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All righteousness must be fulfilled both physically and spiritually. Physically water baptism, spiritually washing of water by the word.
Expect the exception, i.e., theif on the cross. You can not predict when someone will die. Therefore, whilst they're alive, you can only do what you can and preach the gospel to them. If they're truly repentant and working out their salvation with fear and trembling, then the rest belongs with God on how he will judge.
WHY would anyone have any problem cooperating with Jesus and following His example? QUIT finding fault and promoting division by congratulating yourself in being "right" while criticizing others who profess the name of Jesus. Just QUIT.
Luke 23:42-43 NKJV
[42] Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” [43] And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
These may be the sweetest words in the Bible.
For his argument on the thief on the cross to be valid, he has to ASSUME that the criteria for what it took to get saved then was the same then as it is now (after the Great Commission and the Day of Pentecost). Similarly, for Cornelius in Acts 10, if I understand Ray Comfort correctly, he simply ASSUMES that one receiving the Holy Ghost marks the point where someone’s sins are remitted without proving it (in contrast to the Oneness Pentecostal perspective which states it’s a step process). If the reception of the Spirit marks the point of the remission of sins, then the conversion of the Samaritans in Acts 8:12-17 shows they were baptized believers who had NOT received the remission of sins - which actually contradicts the evangelical position. The Oneness Pentecostal position of salvation being a step process is the only way to make sense of these passages in Acts 8 and Acts 10. In terms of salvation being by grace, through faith, and not of works, there’s no contradiction between this and the notion that baptism saves. Paul clearly taught this message in Romans and Galatians, yet these two books teach that baptism saves (Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27).
WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH BY HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS! I had a woman at my workplace throw her hands down on her desk because she told me water washes away sin! She also told me that 'Jesus was not done yet' regarding the thief on the cross! WHAT! Only the blood of Jesus does that AND he DOES NOT LIE! The converts in Acts 10 were saved BEFORE baptism! We should be baptised after believing when we are sealed w/the Holy Spirit and there is no waiting period. Baptism is a profession of our faith & testimony in the Lord, Scripture - not ONE verse- interprets Scripture! We should be sharing the true Gospel to everyone!!! REPENT & BELIEVE 💜✝️
I was told similar. But then I asked what’s the purpose of Jesus’s Blood and it was said it washes along with water. 😂 You can’t make this stuff up.
Now, also remember in Acts 8:4-25 that people 1) BELIEVED and 2) were baptized (including Simon the sorcerer), but still had not yet received the Holy Spirit and needed to at a later point in time.
@@ricardooconnor2362 Wow, making up things as they go along! Jesus completed victory at the cross! Salvation is through him alone! Sadly, that's what happens when you don't read & study the Scriptures!
@@Run4Ever77 Old (Covenant) Testament salvation came from faith. The New (Covenant )Testament salvation is entirley dependant on God. The Holy Spirit is received immediately upon belief because of the Lord's grace through faith. 2 Cor 1:21-22, as one example. see Hebrews 12 - the Hall of faith. This book quotes/refers to the OT more than all NT books. 💜✝️
@traciet67 You said: "The Holy Spirit is received immediately upon belief".
Interesting theory.
Scripture, specifically Acts 8 disagrees. with your claim. (Specifically verses 12-17).
Acts 8:4-25
Christ Is Preached in Samaria
4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.
The Sorcerer’s Profession of Faith
9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.
The Sorcerer’s Sin
14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”
20 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity"
Oneness Pentecostals believe in the heresy of Modalism. It claims there is one God and He is one in person but God will change into three different modes. The Father changed into the Son and the Son changed into the Spirit. There are many problems with this. Firstly all three persons are present at Jesus’ baptism. We see Jesus praying to the Father and the Father speaking about Jesus on two occasions. We also see Jesus saying he and the Father will send the Spirit. So there are three distinct persons.
Another thing to consider is that the Father and Jesus have different wills. When Jesus prayed in the garden before his arrest, he prayed to the Father, “Not my will, but yours be done.” We see the Father and Jesus have different wills. A person is a being with a mind and a will. Because the Father and Jesus have different wills, this means they are different persons. Therefore, God is one divine essence and three persons who are co-equal and co-eternal.
There are so many people out there that equates water Baptism to Salvation. Water Baptism doesn’t saved. It’s just an ordinance of the church symbolizing Jesus’s Death, Burial and Resurrection. It’s an outward expression that an inward change has taken place. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Corresponding to that, *baptism now saves you* - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal of a good conscience to God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 3:21 LSB
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each of you *be baptized* in the name of Jesus Christ *for the forgiveness of your sins* ; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 LSB
@@petros-estin-petra-Context is very important when understanding and interpreting the Bible and we MUST use Scriptures to interpret Scriptures. You probably was taught by the person who convinced you of the oneness doctrine that 1 Peter 3:21 means how it’s read but a closer look and an understanding of Scripture proves otherwise. If we follow that train of thought, then there are contradictions in the Bible and we know they’re none. Let’s look at the true meaning of 1 Peter 3:21
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
1 Peter 3:21 KJV
The like figure here refers to Water Baptism as a symbol NOT SALVATION!
whereunto even baptism does also now save us. This speaks of the spiritual baptism in to Christ, which takes speaks at conversion; it is done by Faith, and has nothing to do with Water Baptism, although that serves as a symbol [Rom. 6:3-5])
not the putting away of the filth of the flesh-
-proclaims the fact that Water Baptism cannot cleanse the soul.
but the answer of a good conscience toward God. Refers to the fact that one engages in Water Baptism because one has already been made clean by Faith in the Lord Jesus, which in turn gives one a good conscience toward God) by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (which refers to the Cross, and the Believing sinner being raised with Christ in “newness of life” [Rom. 6:4-5]):
That’s the proper understanding of 1 Peter 3:21.
So true. (Hebrews 9:22) "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin." Water cannot save anyone. It's only a symbol that represents spiritual cleansing.
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That young man is very wise to realize that animals have evolved [to an extent], but humans have not. I pray that he is born again [saved] very soon.
He is born again, if he followed Acts 2:38. You can be too.
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Amen brother, only the truth shall set us free ❤ repent and believe in Yeshua
The bible is VERY CLEAR RAY! Baptism is an important part of salvation! Acts 2:38 is VERY CLEAR!!
True. It’s important. But it doesn’t save us. Grace alone saves.
@raycomfortjustwitnessing I agree with you. I also agree that in the situation where you come across someone who is going to die within the next few minutes and wants to be saved, that they obviously don't have the time to be baptized. (I've personally experienced death in this manner because of my previous occupation) But I do think Ray ( as much as I love my Brother in Jesus) makes it sound like baptism isn't as important as it truly is.
@@raycomfortjustwitnessinghow can you be saved without remission of sins. You will be accountable for all the souls you lead astray
Many people are baptised but are unsaved. Baptism doesn't have the power to save. It's part of way of salvation but the power that save is in Christ and in Him alone.
Because He ask us to be baptised, so we do. With obedient heart.
And it's a public déclaration of our faith in Him. You know, we are here arguing about this but do you that in the 3 first centuries of the Church, to be baptised was like signing your death warrant? It's was a public declaration to whom you belong. Christians were persecuted.
@@jsfoyer5769 you must Repent, and be baptized in the Name of Yehoshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) for remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Baptism is for remission of sins, but if you don’t repent, you’re not going to receive the Holy Ghost. You can’t do one without the other.