A ‘GENNESARET’ MINISTRY – Mark 6:53-56
Theme: The greatest ministry that we can offer to friends, family and neighbors in their times of need is to simply bring them to Jesus.
baptism
FROM BONDAGE TO BAPTISM – Acts 16:25-34
Theme: The story of the Philippian jailer shows us how baptism is the natural and grateful response of a heart set free by Jesus.
TEN TALES OF BAPTISM – Various passages from Acts
Theme: We learn about the importance of baptism by tracing its history in the Book of Acts.
AN AGENDA OF MATURITY – Philippians 1:9-11
Theme: Paul’s prayer for the Philippians shows us what’s involved in true spiritual maturity.
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST – Romans 6:1-4
Theme: Those baptized with Jesus into His death are to now live as those raised with Him to newness of life.
ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY
Theme: According to God’s riches in glory, we have rich spiritual resources for living for Jesus on earth.
Baptized for the dead?
I have a question about 1 Corinthians 15:29. In the New International Version, this verse reads, “Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are to raised at all, why are people baptized for them?” I have been confused in the past by Mormon teaching on this verse; and I still get twisted around by it. It sounds as if this verse is saying that, if people are going to be raised from the dead, then it’s okay to be baptized for the dead. What does this verse really mean?