The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum HowWouldYouAnswerThis?

grace2U,

1. Is not the Church ruled by Christ? And thus do you not think that He by His Spirit knows the situation described? And, do you not suppose that the Head of the Church is capable to providing what is needed in that situation? Perhaps this man is not a true Christian? Perhaps his gospel is false? Perhaps Christ has no intention of building a church in that area? Lots of possibilities, eh?

2. God ordains but not without MEANS, which is always through men. As in #1, the sovereign Lord is more than knowledgeable of the situation and capable of providing ALL that is needed for those whom He has called to Christ and given repentance and faith. He has set forth the order to be followed for His Church to which we are to simply and graciously submit.

3. Is baptism so indispensable that without being baptized one is not saved? Is baptism so essential that one cannot progress in sanctification without it? Why is it therefore so expedient that these people be baptized, particularly when there is no organized church there?... again, refer to #1.

In His grace,