http://www.craom.net Christian Apologetics Mon, 23 May 2011 18:58:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.craom.net/baptism-why-is-it-necessary.htm http://www.craom.net/baptism-why-is-it-necessary.htm#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 18:55:39 +0000 admin http://www.craom.net/?p=462 This has been a long asked question in the church, and there are numerous ones associated with it. Did my first baptism count? Do I have to be Saved to be baptized? Will being baptized Save me? Let's examine the Scriptural basis for baptism. 'The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people: for all Read the rest...

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