Where are all the Acts 2:38 folks (3-steppers)?? - Page 15

Felicity · #**141** 12-26-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

We have many admin and when an admin is involved in a reported post, the other admin are the ones that handle it.

I think that's a fairly recent policy addition or revision, certainly since the occasion/s I'm referencing. Anyhow .... I will take advantage of it in the future if I feel it's necessary. Thank you for the clarification.

Sometimes people just got to get their licks in, you know?

And they feel justified of course.

scotty · #**142** 12-26-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

I guess I've been in the dark, I haven't really seen where any of the above, especially the bolded, has taken place.

I suppose if we really adhered to the forum rules, we'd deny anyone membership who was not Apostolic, no matter how sweet their spirit.

This just seems like such an elitist mentaliity that you're propogating here, Scotty. If you are sincere about reaching souls, you better get ready to have people vehemently disagree with your belief structure, and then you better have patience to work them thru it - and from the tone of your posts, I think that patience is severely lacking in your spirit at this point.

JMHO.

Maybe you have been in the dark brother, it was admin who brought this thread to life so it obviously is not just me. Patience is a virtue brother, not a requirement, (lol) Even Jesus lost his with the merchants in the tabernacle. If you read the above you will see the forum is a place where those who want to learn of our doctorine can come, but not to impose there own. Over all it is a place where those of like belief can fellowship.

rgcraig · #**143** 12-26-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

I think that's a fairly recent policy addition or revision, certainly since the occasion/s I'm referencing.

Anyhow .... I will take advantage of it in the future if I feel it's necessary. Sometimes people just got to get their licks in, you know?

No mam, it's always been in place - even on NFCF.

Yes, you are correct sometimes people do.

Brother Price · #**144** 12-26-2007, 04:02 PM

Well, maybe I should leave where I am not wanted. I would not want to be labeled a troublemaker as my friends have been. And, since I clearly have backslidden, I ask you all pray for me, as I continue in the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,
William Price

Felicity · #**145** 12-26-2007, 04:04 PM

We're a little off topic. So to pull the thread back on topic.... I'm definitely part of the "Acts 2:38 folk". I've obeyed both explicit commands and received the promise that was given as well.

Michael Phelps · #**146** 12-26-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Maybe you have been in the dark brother, it was admin who brought this thread to life so it obviously is not just me. Patience is a virtue brother, not a requirement, (lol) Even Jesus lost his with the merchants in the tabernacle. If you read the above you will see the forum is a place where those who want to learn of our doctorine can come, but not to impose there own. Over all it is a place where those of like belief can fellowship.

I guess I just see things a bit differently. I remember when I was a kid growing up, debates were all the rage. I remember Marvin Hicks, in particular, debating the trinitarians, and I was in awe.

Now, what if Bro. Hicks would have said, "I"m here to tell you the truth, and you just keep your mouth shut and learn"? Several people would have been robbed of the opportunity to hear the gospel.

I rather view the forum the same way - I may debate someone who's beliefs I feel are false, or at best, incomplete, and I may say, "Why do I waste my time with these people", but the ones who may benefit the most are the readers.

And, if you banish every person from this forum who desires to debate scripture, you are shutting down multiple opportunities to spread the gospel.

Neck · #**147** 12-26-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nahkoe

This is well put.

I can't define myself, because my experiences are different than others who post here. I suppose some would call me a 1 stepper, some would say I hold to more steps than the 3 here. I don't get the intense focus on one verse to, nearly, the exclusion of the rest of the Bible.

Hey, while I'm making enemies. I don't get the big Trinitarian/Oneness thing either. Neither is really quite right, both have facets of truth. NEITHER will save you. Only Jesus can do that...

And I stay out of debate usually cuz it's just interesting reading, but something I can't get into at this point in my life.

I agree...

Felicity · #**148** 12-26-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

No mam, it's always been in place - even on NFCF.

Yes, you are correct sometimes people do.

Really?!! Well, I didn't realize that. I truly didn't.

Well there ya go. You learn something new every day.

God bless the Admin team and remember.......

You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all the people all the time. That's just the way it is.

Joseph Miller · #**149** 12-26-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I still believe in Acts 2:38 salvation, however I take exception with "3 steps" I believe it is "one step" all inclusive!

Death-Repentance, Burial-Water Baptism In Jesus Name-Resurrection-Holy Ghost
Infilling Evidenced by speaking in an unknown tongue as the Spirit gives the utterance!

All other possible modes of salvation are just idle speculation.

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Originally Posted by John Atkinson

Same here, even posted it once. Mockery was the response I got. Yet I will endure being called a "three-stepper" since that is the terminology some enjoy using.

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Originally Posted by AGAPE

One one one
one way to God
one one one
one way to God
one one one
one way to God
Baptized in Jesus Name

Acts 2:38
one way to God
Acts 2:38
one way to God
Acts 2:38
one way to God
Baptized in Jesus name

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Originally Posted by AGAPE

We are happy people yes we are
We are happy people yes we are
been baptized in Jesus Name
spoke in tongues when the Holy Ghost came
We are happy people yes we are

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Originally Posted by AGAPE

what shall we do???

ACTS 2:38

or how about
Acts 19:1-7

I am a 3 stepper as is we are called here and the reason I am is because God is. God used 3 steps in the Tabernacle. Jesus mentioned 3 steps in Luke 24. Peter used 3 steps in Acts 2. It is amazing how in all 3 places that the 3 steps are parallel. Why would God use 3 steps in the Old Testament and go to one step in the New Testament? It doesn't make sense. He is a God of order.

Barb · #**150** 12-26-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Felicity

We're a little off topic. So to pull the thread back on topic.... I'm definitely part of the "Acts 2:38 folk". I've experienced both explicit commands and the promise that was given as well.

And I think most here are...all this one and three stepper stuff...it's all just Acts 2:38.