Can you explain the gospel to me?

I'm pretty sure I agree with you but you could have referenced what was said and what scripture.

The thief on the cross not being baptized isn’t a legitimate response either. We have no clue if he was or wasn’t. He knew who Jesus was and said, this man has done nothing wrong and knew that he had a kingdom. Sounds to me he learned about Jesus and maybe obeyed him at one point in his life. But worldly sin pulled him into being a criminal. We have no time line how long he was in prison, was it his whole life or was he just caught and put in prison. Matthew 3:5-6 (ESV): 5 Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him, 6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. What he is talking about in his lesson is that the criminal could have been baptized before he was put in prison as a criminal. We don’t know and those who say he wasn’t baptized don’t know either. So it’s a mute point, all we know is Jesus had the power to forgive sins while he was here on earth. Mark 2:10 and Matthew 9:6. He has now asked us to go to the water of baptism for the forgiveness of our sins and that’s the avenue for us to reach forgiveness and the means by which we are saved and put into Him.

@@mattvaught4689 "The thief on the cross not being baptized isn’t a legitimate response either. We have no clue if he was or wasn’t. He knew who Jesus was and said, this man has done nothing wrong and knew that he had a kingdom. Sounds to me he learned about Jesus and maybe obeyed him at one point in his life. " There you go again. We have no clue whether the thief was baptized of not because the NT doesn't say. Isn't it strange that we can be 100% sure musical instruments can't be used in a worship service because the NT is silent on the matter even though the OT commanded their use (not part of the Law) and they are used in heaven per the book of Revelation. One other thing you take for granted is that Jesus forgave the thief’s sins and saved him at that time. Jesus never says, “Your sins are forgiven”; he just tells him, “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Jesus knew the thief believed, was repentant, and had faith in him. So, when the thief died after Jesus died, he would be saved under the New Testament. (Hebrews 9:16: “For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.”)

@@mattvaught4689 This is the definition of ad hoc, it is objectively not a good argument. This part of "it sounds to me" is akin to I will read context into scriptures. Everyone from that area knew who Jesus was. His disciples' baptism had nothing to do with baptisms post-resurrection anyway. Concocting a narrative in ad-hoc fashion is not an argument, at best, it's an attempt to answer an objection. I hear this quite often that Jesus had power to forgive sins on earth. This is quite weird, does Jesus not have power to forgive sins now. Do we believe post-resurrection that he is powerless to forgive sins? Again, just not a good objection in my opinion. Lastly, I would disagree with this baptism being part of regeneration. Paul clearly disagreed with it as well. It is extremely important as it shows; that you are a disciple of Jesus, that you are unashamed, and it is a picture of the internal washing that has taken place in your heart, the spiritual baptism. God does not require the necessity of a physical object (water) to delimit his power, he can save at any time and any place of his choosing. To say otherwise, would be to undermine his power and fix it to something physical.

Matthew 1:21- Jesus saves Hebrews 5:8-9-Jesus saves Romans 1:16-Gospel saves 1 Corinthians 1:18-Gospel saves James 1:21-Gospel saves Romans 3:23-24-Grace saves Ephesians 2:8-Grace saves Romans 5:1-Faith saves Ephesians 2:8-Faith saves James 2:14,17,24-works saves Luke 13:3-Repentance saves Romans 10:9-10-Confession saves 1 Peter 3:20-21-Baptism saves Which one of these saves?

I don’t believe the position is in opposition to baptism. It’s the idea that baptism is a prerequisite for salvation that’s the issue. I teach, preach and encourage baptism in every way but we are saved by grace through faith. I don’t understand why that’s so hard to understand.

We see you as idol worshipers and Water is your god.

We ???

@@user-qv8ex8pu8f yes we as in believers. Eph 2:8 is clear!

Aaron please speak on Revelation 21

Do you believe in water baptism at all?

Josh, I do believe in water baptism for the gospel of the kingdom program. In fact, the Jews were to be baptized because they are to be a nation of priests starting with the Millennial Kingdom. They will be mediators between the Gentiles saved by the gospel of the kingdom program and God. The church of Thyatira will rule over Gentle nations during the coming Millennial Kingdom as seen in Revelation 2:26. Christ was baptized to fulfill all Righteousness as the High Priest of Israel. Matthew 3:13-15. Hebrews 2:17 and Hebrews 5:10 speak of Christ being the High Priest of the nation of Israel. Ezekiel 36:25 talks of God sprinkling clean water upon Israel. This refers to the return of Christ to earth and the Millennial Kingdom. Priests went through washings in order to conduct Tabernacle and Temple duties. In Acts Chapter 18:8 we see that Crispus the chief ruler of the synagogue was water baptized along with his household and others of the synagogue as well. We see where Crispus had to step down as the chief ruler of the synagogue. We see Sosthenes became the chief ruler of the synagogue in verse 17. We know that Sosthenes would be baptized as well because we see where Paul calls Sosthenes his brother in I Corinthians 1:1. In I Peter 2:9 Peter tells the Jews that they are a chosen generation and a royal priesthood. We see in Exodus 19:6 where God tells the Israelites that they will be a kingdom of priests. In Matthew 24:14 Christ tells that the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world and then the end will come. This refers to the Tribulation when the gospel of the kingdom will be preached and then Christ will return and defeat Satan. Yes, I do believe in water baptism under the gospel of the kingdom program. However, we are under the gospel of the grace of God. We have Spirit baptism whereby we are Spiritually baptized into the body of Christ. I hope that you will believe the gospel of the grace of God and then be saved. I Corinthians 15:1-4. Lastly, all denominations combine the two gospels and then preach their own false gospel. The fact that they all do this does not make it right. It only makes it harder to preach the one true gospel that saves us today. The Berean Bible Society has as their mission to rightly divide the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation. II Timothy 2:15, Ephesians I:13-14. They have some great information on their website.

@@TheHeavenTestdotnet-gr2ou I have never seen so much confusion. Just picking one thing out, show me where the book of 1 Peter was written to Jews only? Asia Minor was the geographical location to the original recipients, which I think would lean towards a gentile audience.

Peter writes to those Jews scattered throughout after Stephen was stoned to death. The stoning of Stephen was proof that the Jews had rejected the gift of the Holy Spirit. The 12 stayed in Jerusalem because they awaited the return of Christ. Zechariah 14:4. II Peter 2:15-16 Peter refers to Paul writing to the Jews (Peter is referring to the book of Hebrews) and tells them it is even hard for himself to understand the gospel of the grace of God which was given to Paul. So you are not alone in your questioning. It was hard for Peter to understand that God would give the gospel of the grace of God to Gentiles because everything proceeding that God had only dealt with the Jews. If you remember, Jesus Christ in His earthly ministry said that He had only come unto the Jews. But thank God that we have been given the gospel of the grace of God. All denominations combine the gospels. All of these false gospels have a mixture of works and grace. Some have more grace than others. However, they all want to preach that Christ came to earth to go to the cross. No, Christ came to earth to give the Jews an earthly kingdom. God knew that the Jews would reject Christ. The gospel of the grace of God was hidden within God. Paul calls the church which is the body of Christ a mystery, meaning that it was a secret kept hidden within God. Paul preached mystery. The 13 preached prophecy. The Berean Bible Society has a monthly newsletter with articles. They also have a scripture search feature where you can research scripture. I learned most of what I know from Les Feldick who has two YT channels. Also, please use Blue Letter Bible, which is an online concordance to compare scripture with scripture. Lastly, if you look at my username you will see my website. I wrote the heaven test (4 questions) for my mother first and I now use it to share the gospel with others. I hope that you will trust God's word. No man is infallible. Ronald Reagan said to trust but verify. I ask that you love God's word and as God for guidance.

How many times were the Ephesians were baptized? Acts 2:38 they were baptized FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS.

Casey Hibler, are you saved and what is the gospel?

Kick back from the publishers are possible, but the main culprit is the devil who wants to destroy the Real written Word.

In the water of baptism is where Christ circumcises a believer’s heart through their faith. Col 2:11-12 If you aren’t baptized in water in conjunction with believing in Christ, repenting of your sins, confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord then the above in Col 2:11-12 doesn’t occur and also one’s sins aren’t forgiven. Covenant issue is the key. Third on the cross was under the old covenant - Jesus had authority on earth to forgive sins so he could do whatever he wanted as Lord. New covenant/new way for the forgiveness of your sins began on Pentecost. 3,000 were baptized into Christ that day who believed. If people want to risk their own salvation, that’s on them.

debid, the Jews were saved by believing the gospel of the kingdom written of in Luke 1:30-33. When they believed that Jesus Christ was their Lord and Messiah, they were saved. We find proof of this in John 1:12, John 3:18 and John 20:32. They were saved by believing that Jesus Christ was their Lord and Messiah and they believed that Jesus Christ would come back to establish His earthly kingdom.

Yes, they constantly preach a false gospel. Actually, they preach the gospel of the kingdom which was only for Israel. Jesus Christ tells us that the gospel that He preached is only for the Jews, but the CoC does not even believe the Son of God. The gospel of the CoC is hear, believe, repent, confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, be water baptized and live faithfully till the end of your life. That is the gospel of the kingdom for Israel. The CoC does not ask you to believe in the gospel of the grace of God which is the gospel of the death burial and resurrection. I Corinthians 15:1-4.

Mark 16:16 How clear can Jesus be?

@@Real_Josh_King oohh he's clear alright. The problem with the CoC is they read one verse and don't read the rest of the SENTENCE. There's no reason to believe that water baptism is even being talked about in verse 16 since verses 17&18 that are connected to it with "AND" talk about gifts given in Spirit baptism, to those who believe. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to talk about water baptism (without mentioning WATER) in 16 and switch to gifts given in Spirit baptism in a part of the same sentence in the connected verses. Mrk 16:16 He that BELIEVETH and is baptizedy shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mrk 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that BELIEVE; In my name shall they CAST OUT DEVILS; they SHALL SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES; Mrk 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall LAY HANDS ON THE SICK, AND THEY SHALL RECOVER. Y'all are fixated on WATER BAPTISM and in a few years you'll have Jesus turning baptism into wine and Jesus walking on baptism.

@@dwbid42 You are the blind leading the blind. Matthew 28:19 is the parallel text to Mark 16:16. Jesus there commands his disciples to baptist people. You cannot spiritually baptize someone, you can only baptize them in water. How do you fulfill the command here?

@@Real_Josh_King YOU are correct we cannot spiritually baptize them but Jesus sure can. That's why we have these BUT verses. They show what was the important (one) baptism and it didn't involve water. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: BUT he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Mark 1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: BUT he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; BUT one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Joh 1:33 And I knew him not: BUT he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is He WHICH BAPTIZETH WITH THE HOLY GHOST.
Act 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; BUT ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 
Act 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; BUT ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. You see a man can say he believes, repents, confesses Jesus as Lord, puts his faith in Jesus and get dunked in water two or three times and still be be lost. Sinful man when he baptizes someone has no idea of what's in that person's heart, however when Jesus himself does the baptizing he knows beyond a shadow of a doubt the true condition of the person being baptized. You say they are parallel texts. In Matthew they went into Galilee where Jesus had appointed then to meet and they WORSHIPPED him. In Mark the disciples sat at meat and Jesus UPBRAIDED THEM for their unbelief. In Matthew he's telling them to go make disciples and in Mark he's telling them who shall be saved and that BELIEVERS (saved people) will receive the Holy spirit. Only a CoC member can read a sentence in the NT and see baptism in the first part and see gifts received in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and believe Jesus would be talking about two different baptisms. Y'all are so fixated on WATER that when you see baptism you add water and when you see water (John 3:5) you add baptism. Here's some verses I found in the CoC NT. CoC 19:34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and baptism. CoC 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the baptism that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the baptism knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, CoC 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the baptism. ---- Mat 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, INTO A MOUNTAIN WHERE JESUS HAD APPOINTED THEM. Mat 28:17 AND WHEN THEY SAW HIM, THEY WORSHIPPED HIM: BUT SOME DOUBTED. Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Mat 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: Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mrk 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven AS THEY SAT AT MEAT, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED NOT THEM WHICH HAD SEEN HIM AFTER HE WAS RISEN. Mrk 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mrk 16:16 He that BELIEVETH and is baptizedy shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mrk 16:17 And these SIGNS shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they CAST OUT DEVILS; THEY SHALL SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES; Mrk 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall LAY HANDS ON THE SICK, AND THEY SHALL RECOVER. Mrk 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mrk 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

John Cartwright, how were you saved? Please explain the gospel. Thanks.

​@@TheHeavenTestdotnet-gr2ou Well the basic fundamentals of the gospel is summed up in this. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. As to how I was saved? This way. First I had to hear God's word Romans 10:14-15. Then believe. Hebrews 11:6. Then repent. Acts 17:30. Then confess. Matthew 10:32-33. Then baptism. Acts 22:16. Now I'm running my race walking in the light ( 1 John 1:7 ) having to be faithful until death Revelation 2:10.

John Cartwright, I attended a CoC congregation for most of my life. I never heard a sermon preached on I Corinthians 15:1-4. Even though I never heard a sermon about the gospel, I finally found it. When I found the gospel, I asked the preacher and elders at my former congregation to preach only the gospel of the grace of God and not combine it with the gospel of the kingdom. I even wrote a 35+ page paper that contained 20 differences between the two gospels along with the "mysteries" that Paul taught and gave a copy of that paper to the preacher and elders. They turned down my request to preach only the gospel of the grace of God. I asked the preacher to at least tell my mother that water baptism has nothing to do with her salvation. He said that he would not do so. The preacher also told me that he didn't think that he would go to heaven. I had a conversation with another CoC preacher and I asked him "why don't you just preach the gospel of the grace of God only and not combine it with the gospel of the kingdom." That preacher said that "his congregation could not handle the truth." He also said that his congregation used the church building as their Sunday Morning Social Club. Do you really think that God is amused?

HOW Can Jesus Chrisr ever ... un ..redeem his own ? HE WONT YOUR HIS FOR EVER OSAS IS VERY TRUE .

​@@theodoreritola7641 You can leave the faith though you have free will. Bible says in the last days many will leave the faith.

Richard, if you believe that you can lose your salvation then what you are saying that Satan is more powerful than God. Ephesians 1:13-14 says that the Holy Spirit seals us until the day of redemption when we believe the gospel of the grace of God l. God made this promise to us. You are calling God a liar and a loser to Satan when you say that God cannot keep us saved. I know that I am forever saved. I have confidence in my salvation. It sounds like you don't have confidence in your salvation.

@@TheHeavenTestdotnet-gr2ou I've seen you post on many channels. Are you feeling convicted about your beliefs? I would be happy to have a study with you if you would like. Also, do you listen to all of the videos that you comment on? Or just comment to spread false doctrine?

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