Response to Reader: Water Baptism vs. Spirit Baptism

August 23, 2023 By Miranda Turner

I recently wrote an article on Patheos entitled, 3 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Make Sense to Re-baptize in Jesus’ Name. As I mentioned in that post, I wrote an article on my personal blog revivingthegospel.com called, Is Water Baptism Required for Salvation? In each of these posts, I basically discuss water baptism vs. Spirit baptism. Later, I received a comment on the latter from a reader named “Bob.” Unfortunately, I don’t have time to manage individual comments, especially when they’re... Read more

3 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Make Sense To Re-Baptize In Jesus’ Name

August 14, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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A number of people who’ve previously been baptized "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" are having second thoughts about their baptism. They’re now discovering that it was an error, and concluding that they were baptized incorrectly. Read more

Are We Able to Forgive as Jesus Did?

August 9, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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It may seem like the answer is obvious. But hear me out. On my way to the train station this morning, after stopping for a quick bite at McDonald’s and a refreshing french vanilla iced coffee, I spotted a red and white billboard that turned the wheels of my noggin. Citing Luke 23:34 in the bottom right-hand corner it read: Genuine Christians Forgive Like Jesus. Hmm? Do they? Firstly, we’re back to the “who is and who isn’t a true... Read more

A Loving God Wouldn’t Send People to Hell, Right?

August 6, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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Would a loving God send people to hell? Absolutely. Still, some suggest that God doesn’t send people to hell. Instead, if we end up in hell, we chose to go there. So, basically, what is said is that we send ourselves there. Apparently, it’s meant to soften the blow of the fact that the Lord sends people to hell. Excuse my language but that is complete hogwash. Now, I recognize that people have different views on hell. Therefore to be... Read more

How Do I Love My Neighbor?: Part II

August 3, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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In my previous post, How Do I Love My Neighbor?: Part I, I described how I was misled by man-made doctrines, but was graciously led to the truth about God’s desire for his people by the Holy Spirit. The truth is, faith in Jesus Christ makes one a child of God. This has nothing to do with the man-made requirements and labels many “church folks” place on people. It’s crazy how we’re so quick to call others out for not... Read more

How Do I Love My Neighbor? :Part I

July 26, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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So, knowing what the Lord expects of us, the next question is how do we demonstrate this love? I remember asking the Lord, “God, how exactly am I supposed to love my neighbor? At times, people really get on my nerves! Furthermore, how am I supposed to love someone I don’t even know?” Read more

Praying like a Pharisee: Is It Your Style?

July 5, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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Almost all of us would agree that this parable contains a valuable lesson. Most of us would condemn the arrogant Pharisee and commend the humble sinner. However, in reality, the truth is that we often pray like the Pharisee, whether we realize it or not, and whether we choose to admit it or not. Read more

Did Jesus, Paul, and the Apostles Preach Different Gospels?

June 1, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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A curse was Paul's prescription for those who distorted his gospel (Gal.1:8). We know from Scripture that the gospel he preached was the same message he received from the Lord (Gal. 1:12). Read more

What Does It Mean To Be Born of Water and the Spirit?

May 16, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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We generally agree on what spiritual birth entails, but, what does it really mean to be born of water? Read more

What Was the Purpose of John’s Baptism?

May 12, 2023 By Miranda Turner

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The idea that water baptism is required for salvation, is in part, due to misunderstanding John’s Baptism. Well, either that or neglecting Scripture altogether. Why did John really come baptizing with water? Did he advertise baptism as a requirement for salvation? Read more