Jehovah`s Witness/Your opinion on JW baptism

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greg wrote at 2009-08-24 07:14:26
Water baptism is meant to be used as a visual aid ,that one who has received Jesus as Lord and saviour ,being baptised with the Holy spirit by Him, might declare this reallity before the congregation.Water baptism has no part in the grace of salvation;it is by faith that we are saved, by the grace of God.Jesus baptises with the Holy Spirit..this is life and eternal salvation. This is new testament baptism, not the washing of the flesh, but of a clear conscience before God.

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Derrick Holland

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I was raised in the religion known as Jehovah`s Witnesses for 13 years. Since becoming a born-again Christian, I have researched extensively this religion, especially their doctrines and their history. I can answer questions about their doctrines from the perspective of Biblical Christianity. To be clear: Jehovahs Witnesses is the religion of my upbringing, though I myself was never baptized into the religion, nor have I ever been considered as a Jehovahs Witness.

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23 years of Biblical research into the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith, and how they differ from the teachings of the Watchtower.

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High School, some college. Studies of God's Word, the Bible, and how it compares to JW theology. I have found my own personal study and experiences to be far more valuable than any formal education or training. The Bible message is clear...Salvation is ONLY through and by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, and no religious organization has a thing to do with it. While attendance at a Bible-preaching, Bible-believing church is a must for spiritual growth and fellowship, no church can grant salvation to its members. Nor is joining a particular group a prerequisite for being saved.

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