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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Read what other's have to say about The Messianic Feast and The Messiah's Baptism by T. Alex Tennent. Read More Reviews »
I can’t imagine putting that much research and study into your excellent book, The Messianic Feast. You did such a thorough job, no one with an open mind can help but change their mind and pray for God to move—to bring about His love feast He longs for His Bride to experience.
Thank you for your labor of love. Certainly, God chose the right person to take on and complete a book that is ready for God to use—to give His people the knowledge they need to freely experience what He wants to give. You have done your job, and I, along with others, will pray for all those hungry hearts out there—searching for more—to find the answers they need in your book to enter into what God has for them.
Thank you, Al. I feel privileged to get a copy of your book. I believe it to be a masterpiece. I especially liked all the scriptures that were typed out and not just referenced. It was easy to read and kept my attention throughout the book. I was going to just “skim through it,” but ended up reading every word. Excellent job! Every pastor needs this book, but I fear most are not ready. Al has done his part; now I pray God will prepare His Bride to receive it. He knows who they are.
(I long for the Body of Christ to come into fellowship with one another in His Spirit, as it is so lacking in most churches—and in my opinion, they don’t have a clue about “the Communion.”)
Blessings,
Barbara
I found this book to be scripturally accurate and so helpful in understanding the true meaning of baptism. I think some people jump to conclusions without thoroughly reading and proving what Alex Tennent is teaching, which is sad. I believe it’s so important to come out of religious traditions and highly recommend reading this book-especially before giving reviews or forming an opinion.
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
