The New Birth
by Victor Hall |
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We read in Peter's first letter, 'Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. 1 Peter 1:22,23. These verses raise questions that have been asked by countless Christians throughout history. What does it mean to be born again? And how does the word of God come to us? ...Read More
Repentance
by John Hay |
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At the first Pentecost following Jesus' death, the apostle Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, stood and addressed the multitude that had gathered. As he concluded his remarks, he made the following statement. 'Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.' Acts 2:36. Cut to the heart, they cried out, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"' Acts 2:37. Peter's response was simple. 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.' Acts 2:38,39. In this paper we consider the question, 'What does it mean to repent?' ...Read More
Entry into Christ
by Victor Hall & Murray Wylie |
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During his third missionary journey, Paul encountered a small group of Christian disciples in Ephesus. His interaction with them is instructive concerning our subject of entry into Christ. ...Read More
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
by John Hay |
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We recall that on his third missionary journey, Paul encountered a small group of Christian disciples in the city of Ephesus. Luke records that Paul's first question to them concerned the Holy Spirit. 'Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?' Acts 19:2. Clearly, Paul considered baptism in the Holy Spirit to be a foundational aspect of life as a Christian. Peter had likewise declared this message at the first Pentecost following Jesus' death. 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.' Acts 2:38. ...Read More
Baptism into the Name
by John Hay |
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Recall that on the first Pentecost following Jesus' death, the apostle Peter addressed the multitude that had gathered, saying, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call'. Acts 2:38,39. ...Read More
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