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What is involved with becoming a new Christian?

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Does Baptism Save People?

  • by United Church of God
The actions of having someone put you under water and then bring you back up again have no power in and of themselves. However, in the context of a baptism these actions are a necessary sign of a spiritual transformation taking place within.
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Who Should Baptize Me?

  • by United Church of God
One should be baptized by a true minister of Jesus Christ who understands that repentance begins with fearing God and obeying His laws.
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Do I Need to Be Re-Baptized?

  • by United Church of God
If you have been baptized before should you be re-baptized? Here are some questions to ask yourself.
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What Is Repentance?

  • by United Church of God
Why does the Bible say we should repent before being baptized?
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What Is Faith?

  • by United Church of God
The concept of faith appears many times throughout the Bible. What is faith, and what does it mean for us?
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What Is a Disciple?

  • by United Church of God
The four Gospels and the book of Acts use the word "disciple" often. What is a Christian disciple, and how can we become one?
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What Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit"?

  • by United Church of God
The Bible talks about water baptism (being immersed in water to symbolize the death of our old self and being raised to new life). But what does it mean when it talks about baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does this refer to speaking in tongues?
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Is Baptism Required for Salvation?

  • by United Church of God
Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church practiced water baptism. Is baptism a required part of God's plan of salvation?