tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.comments2023-03-24T05:40:14.947-05:00The Padawan PauseInklinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-56937041586713902492015-07-31T15:49:21.946-05:002015-07-31T15:49:21.946-05:00WATER BAPTISM. DO INFANTS QUALIFY? BY STEVE FINNE...WATER BAPTISM. DO INFANTS QUALIFY? BY STEVE FINNELL<br /><br />Are infants proper candidates for baptism? Do babies meet the requirements to be baptized? The short answer is no.<br /><br />Acts 8:26-40 ....36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized? 37 [And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."]<br /><br />Unlike the Ethiopian eunuch; babies cannot believe with all their heart. Infants cannot make the confession, that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. Babies do meet the requirements for water baptism.<br /><br />DAY OF PENTECOST<br /><br />Acts 2:22-37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?"<br /><br />There were no infants baptized on the Day of Pentecost. Why not?<br /><br />1. They could not believe in Jesus the Nazarene.<br />2. Infants could not believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.<br />3. Babies could not realize that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ.<br />4. Infants could not be pierced to the heart, nor could they ask, " Brethren, what shall we do?"<br /><br />Acts 2:38 Peter said to them,"Repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Infants do not need to repent; because they have no sin to repent from. Repentance means to turn from sin and turn toward God. Infants are not candidates for water baptism.<br /><br />Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.<br /><br />There were no infants added to the church that day. Why not? Because babies could not receive Peter's word. Infants are not capable of understanding the gospel. Infants are not qualified to be baptized in water.<br /><br />THE JAILER AND HIS HOUSEHOLD SAVED<br /><br />Acts 16:31-34 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.....33.....and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 34 ....having believed in God with his whole household.<br /><br />The jailer and his whole household believed before they were baptized. There were no babies baptized. Infants are not capable of believing. Infants are not qualified to be baptized.<br /><br />THERE IS NO BIBLICAL RECORD OF ANY CHRISTIAN THAT WAS BAPTIZED BEFORE THEY BELIEVED. <br /><br />INFANTS CANNOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST. THEY ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO BE IMMERSED IN WATER.<br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.com <br />Posted by Steve Finnell at 2:44 AM No comments: <br />Email This<br />BlogThis!<br />Share to Twitter<br />Share to Facebook<br />Share to Pinterest<br /> Links to this postSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-40657095725841900302014-05-19T10:46:45.563-05:002014-05-19T10:46:45.563-05:00And thanks, in turn, for your comments! I didn'...And thanks, in turn, for your comments! I didn't know Coruscant comes from the RPG; I thought it had come from Zahn.<br /><br />I'm with you — Star Wars means the movies. The main thing that scares me with this new E.U. is that something that a comic book author or games company will suddenly become "real" in the movies. Like, say, some comic book shows Han Solo hanging around with a giant blaster-toting rabbit, and they decide to put him in the movies as well. In the past, we, and the filmmakers, could always ignore stuff like that at will. Now, I'm worried we won't be given a choice.<br /><br />I agree that Disney and Star Wars are a good fit; I'm just going to have to trust the people involved.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-25618840382408285192014-05-19T09:08:38.296-05:002014-05-19T09:08:38.296-05:00Looking over the release schedule and the descript...Looking over the release schedule and the description of the TV show <i>Rebels</i> and the various novels, my thought is "Welcome to the new EU, same as the old EU."<br /><br />As far as games being canon--I think that making video games and comics canonical can be dangerous--the things which can make those good are the things which necessarily make for good story. On the other hand, almost all of the species names and minor characters in the Original Trilogy were named by West End Games Star Wars Roleplaying Game. The name of the planet Coruscant? Comes from that RPG. Those were different times, though. <br /><br />Of course, in some ways Star Wars is a good fit for Disney, since merchandizing has always been an important part of the Star Wars experience. <br /><br />I, of course, will continue on my regular path and not worry about canon as such. I think Star Wars works best as a movie, and experiencing it in other ways (with the possible exception of role-playing, of course) simply doesn't interest me very much. I know that others have had different experiences, but it is a big world out there.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts, Master.Veiltenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005836923345651473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-43430443090002097162014-01-17T09:21:07.477-06:002014-01-17T09:21:07.477-06:00I wish you all the luck in the world, and will hel...I wish you all the luck in the world, and will help all I can. <br /><br />bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-11929092136132449622013-12-01T10:40:21.060-06:002013-12-01T10:40:21.060-06:00An excellent point about narratives; my favorites ...An excellent point about narratives; my favorites by Lewis are narratives, like Screwtape and The Great Divorce, and even Letters to Malcolm, while lecture-style books like Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, while brilliant, are tougher nuts to crack.<br /><br />Your point about his ability to cut through denominational and theological lines is also apt. Reading him brings a marvelous sense of the importance of what we ought to be agreeing on (which is, as you say, Jesus Christ), rather than fighting about what divides us.<br /><br />Speaking personally, one of my regrets about this post is that I wasn't able to work in the past (and no doubt future) contributions of you and your family to my growth as a Christian, which are similar to the contributions of my wife in many ways. Unfortunately, the flow of the narrative caused me to leave it out, but I can at least acknowledge it here.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-45547208822938369102013-11-26T10:21:27.957-06:002013-11-26T10:21:27.957-06:00I just went to the annual meeting of the Society f...I just went to the annual meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature in Baltimore, and one of the highlights was a 50th anniversary presentation put on by HarperOne. One of the speakers was the famous New Testament biblical scholar N. T. Wright, whose gentle commentary spoke to much of my own experience with Jack. <br /><br />A love for Jack is something which we connected on, of course, which I think speaks for his splendid ability to reach across theological and denominational lines and get to the real heart of Christianity (which is ultimately Jesus Christ, of course). I like to read him especially because he is so literary, and therefore so free and easy to read. As Wright elegantly put it: "Lewis did not retreat into fairy tales, but advanced into narrative." There is a reason that even his best known apologetics are narratives.<br /><br />Anyway, although I have not known him for near so long, I appreciated your musings on the great debt both you and I owe to Jack.Veiltenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005836923345651473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-47361449538855095862013-08-04T20:47:14.237-05:002013-08-04T20:47:14.237-05:00I have loved sharing this with you, and look forwa...I have loved sharing this with you, and look forward to the rest of the season. Granted, with the start of football season, my attention will be somewhat spilt; but I'm with you till October, love.bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-71907122389935758032013-03-30T13:42:58.005-05:002013-03-30T13:42:58.005-05:00It's always a mix when you go poking around at...It's always a mix when you go poking around at things from your past. I love that you're optimistic about it all, and I'm looking forward to watching baseball, I've kinda missed it. <br /><br />Now, about that spawning salmon line...*g*bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-39814965743131946622013-03-10T09:25:34.518-05:002013-03-10T09:25:34.518-05:00I barely touch it, you know this. I check for birt...I barely touch it, you know this. I check for birthdays/anniversaries and prayer requests, and ignore the rest. <br /><br />But your point about being less involved with people's lives is well made. I think that's why I chose a middle road, sort of a compromise, when it comes to facebook. Not saying it would work for you, but it's something to consider. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. *g* <br /><br />I do have to disagree with you on anonymity and the internet. Yes, it lets some cowards have the nerve to post horrible things because they do so without fear of consequence. <br /><br />But it also lets some very brave people show that bravery for the first time, in a small way, such as when they argue for some basic human right, or recount their own tale of abuse in an effort to give comfort and hope to others. There's a kinship in being anonymous, and some personal stories may only be made public if the original poster is safe from retribution. <br /><br />Sorry, way off your point, I guess, but I just want to point out that it does have a purpose, and isn't all bad. <br /><br />Now, let's hope that this doesn't get eaten again...*g*bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-44805365970248259212013-03-01T12:20:20.912-06:002013-03-01T12:20:20.912-06:00I figured. Avram hasn't started referring to h...I figured. Avram hasn't started referring to himself in the third person — yet:-) Thanks for visiting; you and Yvonne are probably my two most faithful readers.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-59845052191225103512013-03-01T07:42:22.617-06:002013-03-01T07:42:22.617-06:00Oops - that was Thora, of course.Oops - that was Thora, of course.Veiltenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412531353831549320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-77734975100923274102013-03-01T07:42:12.113-06:002013-03-01T07:42:12.113-06:00Avram said he would not check his facebook for two...Avram said he would not check his facebook for two weeks (he was saying how he never checks facebook, and I was asserting he does more than he thinks he does, so he said this), and on the very first day, went to the website automatically, until I reminded him of his decision. Not that he even meant to break it - it was just one of the places he usually checks. I think habit can be a very powerful thing, for good bad and time sucking. Of course, I know I spend too much time of facebook - that's why I haven't made any declarations ;)Veiltenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412531353831549320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-44196892138436698662013-02-11T07:16:26.095-06:002013-02-11T07:16:26.095-06:00I loved your line about "no man having that m...I loved your line about "no man having that much power....without an election." That was funny! <br /><br />I have mixed feelings about him, too. In some ways, he had a lot more leeway to do Trek than he'll have with Star Wars. The fans are just different, in terms of what they'll accept and won't. In my opinion, anyway. bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-70960382846852255122012-08-19T16:21:16.863-05:002012-08-19T16:21:16.863-05:00Well spoken, as always.
I love reading your posts...Well spoken, as always. <br />I love reading your posts because I love the way you write. Even when I disagree with you, or remember things differently, I enjoy your telling of the tale, and this is no exception. bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-34619259661717139122012-08-15T06:01:28.565-05:002012-08-15T06:01:28.565-05:00I couldn't agree more with most of your points...I couldn't agree more with most of your points, love. It was confusing coverage, to say the least, and it did limit one's ability to actually feel like you were watching an Olympics, not just sports programming. bnfoldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759885596859929634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-37755259203678387292012-04-25T07:10:51.806-05:002012-04-25T07:10:51.806-05:00Thank you both. Peace be unto you.Thank you both. Peace be unto you.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-21529863166285505812012-04-25T06:18:11.176-05:002012-04-25T06:18:11.176-05:00That was quite touching and beautiful. Peace be u...That was quite touching and beautiful. Peace be unto you.Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856949165717355243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-55271176352476569572012-04-09T09:03:57.813-05:002012-04-09T09:03:57.813-05:00I could not have said it better myself.I could not have said it better myself.Hobson's boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776058498985488417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-36597735009495938292011-11-07T13:50:15.380-06:002011-11-07T13:50:15.380-06:00Jedi Hero — I have long said I am intolerant of in...Jedi Hero — I have long said I am intolerant of intolerance. It isn't true, of course — I'm intolerance of lots of things. But it sounds good, and makes me sound more enlightened than I actually am.<br /><br />What dismays me about the current state of disagreement in this country are the blinders both sides have on about any good quality, or good ideas, the other side might posses, and their paralyzing fear of cooperating, lest they allow the other side to look good. Any opposing viewpoint is essentially an enemy to be defeated at all costs.<br /><br />What concerns me more than this is the tone of the rhetoric on both sides. Name-calling, rumor-mongering and out-and-out lying are all okay, just as long as our side wins.<br /><br />By the way, you are spot on when you say we are getting the representation we deserve: self-serving and self-centered. Until we learn to love — or at least like — ourselves and each other much more than we currently do, we'll continue in this same sorry state indefinitely.<br /><br />Thora — I don't know what to do, either. I intend to puzzle out some sort of response to the current state of affairs, and joining one or the other side will probably NOT be one of the options I pick.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-16767156144635565722011-11-07T12:43:32.295-06:002011-11-07T12:43:32.295-06:00True indeed. There are so many people in this wor...True indeed. There are so many people in this world that simply are not getting along. If only they would stop causing problems and see things my way (the right way) then all the problems would just go away. <br /><br />Politics is certainly the easiest target to hit, because their interations are publicized. I think the problem is more grass roots though. I think that Americans at least have learned to think that being tolerant means not disagreeing instead of the gracious acceptance of disagreement. This migration of meaning leads to something of a catch that goes like, "If you do not agree with me then you are being intolerant, which I cannot tolerate." And thus division occurs leading to catgorization and seperation.<br /><br />I do not think a change in the political climate will or can orrur unless there is a change in the minds and hearts of the people that the government represents. Perhaps the government does not reflect the actual interests of the people anymore, but I think they are a pretty good representation of what the people are interested in, namely themselves. I think for any change to occur or take place, the way everyone thinks about others, and the way that we conceptualize ourselves has to be redifined.<br /><br />Mostly though, I just think that everyone should do what I say.Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856949165717355243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-83558164417512693752011-11-07T10:01:10.749-06:002011-11-07T10:01:10.749-06:00This post echoes so much of what I think, and what...This post echoes so much of what I think, and what Avram and I were talking about last night with Party Politics. I don't really know what to do, though, except vote? I know grass roots something or the other.Thorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564924243186464304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-91737704932431080452011-08-22T15:02:29.094-05:002011-08-22T15:02:29.094-05:00I don't know if anybody took it as a denial of...I don't know if anybody took it as a denial of faith, subconscious or no, but I absolutely didn't want it perceived that way. I'm sure part of my problem is that I was the one that said it — in anyone else, I likely wouldn't have thought twice about it. <br /><br />An example: I have a friend at work who says "any morning I can wake up, do this (shoving his elbows out on either side of him) and not hit wood, it's a good day." In other words, if he's breathing, its a good day. He's also the song leader at his church. When he says things like this, it never occurs to me to question his belief in the afterlife — I know better. I probably have a double-standard when it comes to my own conduct, like most people do (in more ways than one).Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-66076743370522036252011-08-22T14:09:45.387-05:002011-08-22T14:09:45.387-05:00I really liked this post too - I find myself sayin...I really liked this post too - I find myself saying things like this, and I know there is an afterlife, and I do look forward to it. The fundamental difficulty I think is that although we know death is not the end, but it's the end on our side - as in, once someone dies, it's not their end, but it's our end with them (until we die as well - but that is truly through a glass darkly from our perspective). So even knowing what we do as Christians, I think it's an area that is very easy to fall into Secular language in - but of course it does not mean we truly believe that.Thorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564924243186464304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-82890778822174715252011-08-22T13:09:59.406-05:002011-08-22T13:09:59.406-05:00Thank you, Jedi. It is rather ingrained, is it not...Thank you, Jedi. It is rather ingrained, is it not? And I've always liked the KJV's "through a glass, darkly" myself — perhaps I should have gone with that translation instead.Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832710461076463343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292805499245115894.post-31769929129396987952011-08-22T12:33:54.864-05:002011-08-22T12:33:54.864-05:00Master, I think you hit a number of key points rig...Master, I think you hit a number of key points right on the head, especially on the pervasiveness of secular language. As I see it (and I see it myself and in my children), we are so inculated with secular vocabulary from early school upwards that this is the natural response. Like you, I don't think that we even notice, and I don't think it comes from the true heart of our belief--it is just that old dark glass.Veiltenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412531353831549320noreply@blogger.com