An interesting question, in terms of why did God decide to save His children through baptism. 1 Peter 3:18-21 says, “For Christ also di
 kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is,
eight persons, were brought safely through the water. Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you– not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience–through
 the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” (NASB-as is al

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And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the ...

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Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. But we request of you, brethren, that you apprecia...

And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; and He instructed them...

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Our study on zeal is at an end. I hope it has been an encouraging endeavor for you, I know it has been for me. As we have studied, God ...

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