Did Jesus Teach Water Baptism Saves? (Part 1)
When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
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When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
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When we consider the scriptures from within the first-century Jewish idioms, is it the water baptism or the Spirit baptism that is required?
When we consider what the Lord Jesus himself taught it becomes very clear that salvation comes by believing in him, and not by a ritual involving water.
Is one-pastor rule really biblical? Learn how the early church functioned and what Scripture teaches about leadership, elders, and the role of pastors.
When we consider the scriptures from within the first-century Jewish idioms, is it the water baptism or the Spirit baptism that is required?
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What I love most about The Messianic Feast: Moving Beyond the Ritual is that, as soon as I began reading it, it spoke to my heart and affected my spirit. This book is loaded with golden nuggets of truth and fresh revelation. It has provided me with a greater knowledge and understanding of what true communion really is.
It has also had a definite, positive impact on my interaction with other members of the Body of Christ. Thank you, Alex Tennent, for sharing this wonderful gift! I am eternally grateful for this new understanding.
This book may result in a personal paradigm shift.
It quickly becomes obvious that this is a scholarly work—thoroughly researched and carefully written. The author’s premise regarding the Messianic Feast and the Communion ritual is supported with clear scripture from many different directions.
Mr. Tennent’s conclusion is hard to argue with when the only countering evidence comes from non-scriptural traditions of men, customs of the early Church, or the intentional alteration or reckless interpretation of clear scripture—all of which serve to keep us cozy in our traditional comfort zones.
I understand and agree with Mr. Tennent’s premise regarding Communion and the Messianic Feast, as revealed through his careful examination of scripture and Church history. I have been challenged to look at Communion in an entirely new light.
The next big question becomes: how do we—as individuals or the Church at large—respond to this revelation? Do we embrace the new light as revealed directly from scripture, or stay in the zone where the boat does not rock?
The book is a fantastic read, certainly suitable for us non-scholars.
—DWL
There are so many things your book inspired me to see, I hardly know where to begin to comment on them. So please bear with me if I seem all over the place!
For a start, I found The Messianic Feast to be the most overall enlightening book I’ve ever read—second only to the Bible. I’ve read it through about three times, with certain chapters many more. It is heavily red-lined and starred! Many of the subjects you covered were already being investigated by me, but some were new, or provided missing pieces I needed for better understanding.
About six years ago, I began to pray diligently for God to reveal and lead me into more truth—no matter where it took me. He has done that in a big way! And your book has played a significant part in that. One of the areas I really wanted to understand was just who Jesus was and what role he played in the Father’s overall plan. As with you, I don’t believe he pre-existed before being begotten in Mary by the Father’s Spirit.
Your explanation of “logos” in John 1 made it so clear. Many have attributed so much of the Old Testament references to “YHWH” as being Jesus. I believe all the mentions of YHWH refer to the Father. The misinterpretation of logos has been the basis for much of that misunderstanding.
Another eye-opening subject was how the breaking of bread refers to spiritual fellowship within the body of believers. This was totally new to me. Course 12 is one of my favorite chapters—preparing us for future events and presenting the wonderful transformation that awaits us.
Ever since I read your book the first time, I intended to write and tell you what an impact it had on me—but I kept putting it off, as I wasn’t sure how to express it adequately. And each time I read it, I absorbed more. This letter might not be doing it either, but I hope you will sense what an inspiration and revelation it has been to my spiritual life. And I thank you for that.
I could cite so many more examples of enlightenment from your book, but this letter is getting long enough!
I watched your IPPY award interview and so enjoyed seeing you “in person.” You seem like a humble, sincere man. Thank you for your quest for truth, your diligence in all of your research, and your willingness to step out of the box of traditional Christianity and share your findings. I hope many will read and respond to what you wrote.
With warm regards,
Marcia E.
