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Baptists
Baptists refer to a group of Christian churches, individuals and denominations that practice baptism by immersion and believe in salvation by faith alone. The Bible or the Scripture is their sole rule of practice and faith.
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What is the motto of East Texas Baptist University?
East Texas Baptist University's motto is 'A world of opportunity in a community of faith[http://www.etbu.edu/nr/etbu/forms/HilltopNews sept 2000.pdf 8984-3 HTop-r6'.
Can you drink alcohol after being baptized in baptist religion?
This is a potentially divisive issue, so please consider both viewpoints in the following answer.
Answer 1:No, drinking alcohol is a sin.
Proverbs 20:1 (KJV) Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs 23:31 (KJV) Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
Proverbs 23:32 (KJV) At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
Proverbs 23:33 (KJV) Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
Proverbs 23:34 (KJV) Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
Proverbs 23:35 (KJV) They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
There 10 Hebrew words translated into the 1 English word wine. The Hebrew language doesn't have a word for "juice" so when the Hebrew was speaking of "grape juice" the translators translated that word into our English word "wine". Most people don't know that and that is where a lot of confusion comes into play. The Bible always forbids the drinking of alcohol.
The following is a list of words tranlated into the English word wine.
Strong's Hebrew Dictionary3196. yayin4197. mezeg
4469. mamcak
4952. mishrah
6025. enab
6071. aciyc
8492. tiyrowsh
Strong's Greek Dictionary1098. gleukos3631. oinos
3632. oinophlugia
3943. paroinos
4608. sikera
Answer 2:There is no mention in the Bible of drinking wine being a sin. It is only a sin when done so in excess, causing drunkenness. In Titus 2:3 for example, there is a clear warning against becoming "enslaved to a lot of wine". In the Old Testament it was forbidden for the priests to drink wine before entering the Holy place.There are several cases of wine-drinking mentioned in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and they are not all negative.
1. The Passover Cup involved wine; in fact, partaking of the Passover Cup meant drinking from four ritual cups of wine. This is important - it sets the scene for how Christ celebrated Passover himself, and how He shared it with his disciples the night before he was crucified.
2. Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
3. In 1 Timothy 5:23, Paul advised young Timothy to "Use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent cases of sickness." Note that Timothy was warned to use a little wine - that is, use it in moderation. Wine was necessary in the early days of the church as it killed the bacteria commonly found in the water, since they did not have purification systems that modern man enjoys. But despite it being a cultural thing, there is not warning against having a little wine for other occasions.
To suggest that wine is a sin is an extremist view. Many churches use wine at Holy Communion. That would be suggesting that, every time they remember Jesus's sacrifice in the way He commanded, all partakers of Communion would be sinning. However, in deference to those who feel uncomfortable taking fermented drink, many of these same churches offer the alternative of grape juice.
From a personal point of view, as a teetotaller who is not Baptist but certainly moves in Baptist circles, I can assure you that, even though you are baptised in the Baptist denomination, you are still permitted to drink wine. I have known Baptist deacons and pastors who will occasionally drink wine. There is nothing wrong with it.
Are there Southern Baptist Churches in Ireland?
There are many Baptist churches in Ireland. Check the link below for more information.
Can I apply directly to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary without a bachelors degree?
You will be able to find accurate information by contacting the admissions office at the school. But, yes SWBTS does offer undergraduate degree programs as well as graduate degrees. You must first go through the undergraduate program before you can enroll in any of their graduate degree seeking programs.
If one is an ordained deacon then becomes a minister do you have do be ordained again as a minister?
Deacon and minister are just titles within a church. Once you are ordained you technically hold all of these titles and can perform all of the duties, but can specialize in one at a time, often your church will appoint you to such positions sometimes in a hierarchy. This is really a question for your church on how they treat such titles, but I don't know of any religion that doesn't consider being ordained for life.
How do you say God's Gift in Latin?
A Latin equivalent of the English 'May God bless you' is Deus te benedicat. In the word-by-word translation, the noun 'Deus' means 'God'. The personal pronoun 'te' means 'you', as the second person singular form. The verb 'benedicat' means '[he/she/it] blesses, does bless, is blessing'. Another Latin equivalent is Deus vos benedicat. The personal pronoun 'vos' is the second person plural form, as 'you all'. It's used when more than one listener or reader is being blessed.
How is the Houston Baptist University campus?
The only thing I can tell you is that it is a very small private university with 2,333 undergraduate students, and 377 graduate students. It is fairly competitive with only 42% of those who apply being actually accepted. The school has the preferred regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a College Board member. Thus, the coursework and degree one completes through this institution of higher learning will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Sorry, I just can't tell you anything about the actual campus environment. Still, it appears to be a very academically sound university.
Who built the historic First Baptist Church on Beale Street?
African Americans built the First Baptist Beale Street Church in Memphis, Tennessee. It was built right after the Civil War ended as a Negro Missionary Church.
Why Baptists do not go to movies?
Baptists do go to movies. There is nothing in the Baptist doctrine that forbids going to movies, or watching TV, either. The only religion that I know of that does not go to movies is the Pentecostal faith. Many of the older Pentecostals, and those of the more devout faith don't even believe in having television, either.
What are the duties of church usher for a fallen comrade at a funeral?
The usher at the funeral for a fallen comrade should be some one from the service or a higher rank officer who knew the fallen comrade. the usher will greet people at the door show them there seats . the usher should have a smile because that the first person they will see the guest should feel welcomed.
What is the 7th word in the lords prayer?
Hallowed is the seventh word of the Lord's Prayer from the KJV of the Bible.
What are the duties of the officers appointed in usher's duties?
In the baptist church's, there are different offices held, by a member of the usher ministry, like the President, Vice-president, treasurer, secretary, head usher, what are the duties of each office?
What are the hand signs of a baptist church usher?
To my knowledge there are no hand signals. I've grown up in Baptist churches. The ushers just do stuff like collect offering/tithe, greet people, hand out bulletins, and such.
What are some different religions?
The world is full of many different religions. Some of those religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Paganism, and Judaism.
Was Billy Graham married to another woman before Ruth?
No, Ruth Bell Graham, whom Billy met in Bible school, was the only woman he ever married.
When did Jan Baptist van Helmont die?
Jan Baptist van Helmont died on December 30, 1644 at the age of 67.
That was Martin Luther King, back in the sixties.
What does the Bible say about the Lord's supper?
Preparing For The PASSOVER
Matthew 26:17 (KJV) Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
Mark 14:12 (KJV) And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?
Luke 22:7 (KJV) Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Luke 22:8 (KJV) And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
Luke 22:9 (KJV) And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
Sending Two Disciples, Peter And John
Mark 14:13 (KJV) And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
Luke 22:10 (KJV) And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
The Guestchamber
Matthew 26:18 (KJV) And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Mark 14:14 (KJV) And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Luke 22:11 (KJV) And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Mark 14:15 (KJV) And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
Luke 22:12 (KJV) And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Matthew 26:19 (KJV) And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
Mark 14:16 (KJV) And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Luke 22:13 (KJV) And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
In The Evening
Matthew 26:20 (KJV) Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
Mark 14:17 (KJV) And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
Luke 22:14 (KJV) And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Announcement Of Betrayal
Matthew 26:21 (KJV) And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Mark 14:18 (KJV) And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
Matthew 26:22 (KJV) And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
Mark 14:19 (KJV) And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
Matthew 26:23 (KJV) And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
Mark 14:20 (KJV) And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Matthew 26:24 (KJV) The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
Mark 14:21 (KJV) The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
Matthew 26:25 (KJV) Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Taking And Dividing The Cup (fruit of the vine)
Luke 22:15 (KJV) And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Luke 22:16 (KJV) For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Luke 22:17 (KJV) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
Luke 22:18 (KJV) For I say unto you, I will not drink of the FRUIT OF THE VINE, until the kingdom of God shall come.
He Took Bread
Matthew 26:26 (KJV) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
Mark 14:22 (KJV) And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
Luke 22:19 (KJV) And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
He Took The Cup
Matthew 26:27 (KJV) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
Mark 14:23 (KJV) And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
The New Testament
Matthew 26:28 (KJV) For this is my blood of THE NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Mark 14:24 (KJV) And he said unto them, This is my blood of THE NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many.
Luke 22:20 (KJV) Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is THE NEW TESTAMENT in my blood, which is shed for you.
A Preview Of The Cross (fruit of the vine)
Matthew 26:29 (KJV) But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this FRUIT OF THE VINE, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Mark 14:25 (KJV) Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the FRUIT OF THE VINE, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
Matthew 26:30 (KJV) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Mark 14:26 (KJV) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Answer Christians believe that Jesus Christ is God in human form, sent from the Father God as 'Emmanuel' (meaning with us') as the prophets foretold hundreds of years before.
Therefore, on the cross, God, as jesus Christ, died for our sins - he gave his own life so that the barrier that separates us from the Father, through sin, can be restored. Therefore God, in Jesus, did suffer and die - a death on the Cross.
This event took place the day before the Sabbath (ie what we now call Friday) at the feast of the passover, around 30AD. In modern terms, this is in the Spring on a Friday.
As to the time, the eyewitness reports in scripture give an account of the time. Converting into modern day equivalents, jesus was crucufied at around 9.00am and died at around 3.00pm on that Friday.
However, Jesus, as God incarnate (God in human form) rose again on the Sunday morning that followed, and was seen by his disciples on many occasions, and by others - on one occasion by over 500 people gathered together.
How many people does it take to form a Baptist church?
This is a difficult question, though I would guess that there would have to be at least a handful of people (5), though out West, many churches share pastors, as the area is very remote. Usually, even the smallest of churches have at least 15-30 people, which was the case with my church until recently. We are now running at about 60 on Sunday morning services.
