Praying with a closed mouth

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John 14:17

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the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be  in you.

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Your relationship with the Almighty is spiritual. What is physical, is how you act in love of Him, and how you serve others with His Love. The spiritual, and the physical become His will here on earth. This is the 'day' that has been made. God's love is revealed.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Without the Holy Spirit, we would only have our knowledge of good and evil to understand the righteousness of the Almighty. The Holy Spirit is the presence of guidance and power. It is the Holy Spirit that is inside us who believe in the ascension. This is the key to eternal wisdom.

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John 14:20

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On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

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The Spirit of Truth, is the Holy Spirit. It was upon Jesus. From the time he was swept away to face temptation, to the moment he ascended having defeated death: the Spirit of Truth added to itself, the keys to death. Why this is important is, the narrow path that Christ created, is now available through the guidance, and council, of the Holy Spirit.

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John 14:6

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Jesus replied, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me."

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Prayer is very important. The idea of prayer has changed in error.

When the Holy Spirit is in you, you grow to understand that you are not alone. A prayer is a constant conversation, a constant request, and confirmation. And with a constant prayer, comes a reaction from what is placed in front of you by the world. And with that trial, comes an opportunity; to continue to seek, and request; guidance, and council, from the Spirit of Truth in you.

The battle is to build faithfulness that the world does not recognize. So your actions in service to the will of God, will overcome what the world is attempting to lead you to do. This is wisdom: everything not done in faith, is sin.

Sin is when the soul acts/reacts to the flesh and the world. This is the spiritual poverty. Because the soul is the breath of God, the life that is in us. The soul is to bring God's will into this 'day' He provided. A soul was meant to do the will of it's master, not, the will of what masters it. If we live by the flesh, we die by the flesh. That death is the sin we are bound by.

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Gospel of Thomas, saying 3:1-5

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Jesus said, "If your leaders say to you, 'Look, the (Father's) imperial rule is in the sky,' then the birds of the sky will precede you.

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If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you.

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Rather, the (Father's) imperial rule is inside you and outside you.

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When you know yourselves, then you will be

known, and you will understand that you are children of the living Father.

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But if you do not know yourselves, then you live in poverty, and you are the poverty."

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The birds are natural to their environment. They use their environment because it is what they were designed for, and their environment supplies them. The fish are natural to their environment. They use their environment because it is what they were designed for, and their environment supplies them. Souls are natural to their environment. They use their environment because it is what they were designed for, and their environment supplies them. Souls are spiritual, so should live spiritually.

The kingdom, the eternal conscience of God, is the same environment in heaven as it is on earth. It is of an unseen quality, just like our souls, just like the Holy Spirit. The kingdom is what supplies souls with love, and all the fruits of love. All the power of God, is available to those souls who understand and believe in the authority of our mediation. That power also comes from the Kingdom.

Souls who do not know Christ, or even know they are souls; rely on the Kingdom. They love what they wish, and through them the holiness of the fruits of love, they do the will of what masters them. They do not know they are enslaved. They do not know they are sinning against the will of God. They are blindly led to a spiritual death. The kingdom is for those who live in this spiritual poverty.

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Matthew 5:3

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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

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The Holy Spirit gives believers an ability to serve the will of God with the kingdom. This service of God's will is an act of faith, that shows that God alone is righteous. When we pray constantly, we are living in the Spirit, and the will of God becomes our path.

Our flesh fights back. Desires increase, temptation increases. And we are told to persevere. What happens is we become even more reliant on serving, or we forget our progress, and return to our spiritual poverty.

Yesterday, I was facing down anger and bitterness. At its root, I had not forgiven a man for a trespass against me. My body, in that knowledge, filled my heart and mind with anger, and bitterness. But I caught this. In my mind and with my heart, I prayed with a closed mouth: "Please, help me forgive." In that very moment, I had forgiven him, my soul was freed of the temptation. I celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit for the remainder of the day.

Our souls are meant to live in the holiness that created them. We are not this flesh, this flesh is of the world. Our souls do not have a natural environment here. We are not of this animal, we are capable of acting without instinct and emotional reaction. And, most importantly, we can show that we believe this, and can receive guidance to do what is natural for our souls. Which is to live in the spirit, like we will eternally.

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No more water baptisms Part 2: Confirmation

The following is for those who deny the one baptism is the Holy Spirit baptism.

I have read the doubts and the defiance, and concerns, and the arguments, and the examples. Here is the reply I have made with a clear conscience for your salvation:

Matt. 28:18-20

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Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

All authority has been granted to him as our mediator. Old mediation required cleansing. His mediation cleanses the soul. He even says in the name of the Father, of the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit baptism is on this eternal authority. Not temple authority.

Mark 16:16

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

'Who ever believes'.. belief is faith. Just like the thief on the cross. No water baptism here, which is the physical cleansing of the body, not the repent and forgiveness of the sin that binds the soul. This baptism is of unseen qualities of faith and grace; is the Holy Spirit baptism. For you cannot seek by the kingdom without first believing in the unseen qualities of God, his authority, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Occurrences of Christian Water Baptism

3000 at Pentecost

Acts 2:41

If all 3000 were baptized by the 12, that is 250 individuals per disciple in a day. And they were not at the temple or near a water source. They were at a house. The baptism was clearly not in water, by metaphorically so. Repent and forgiveness is the actual 'water'.

New believers in Samaria

Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

But when they believed..they were baptized. This again is evidence of faith being the Holy Spirit baptism.

Saul at his conversion

Acts 9:17,18

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Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized.

Saul was baptized; 'filled with the Holy Spirit'. This again, is the unseen qualities of Spirit and the fire; which is faith.

Lydia & her household

Acts 16:15

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When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

Lydia even said, ' if you consider me a believer in the Lord'. This she said because their baptism was of faith, not the ritual cleansing of old mediation.

Philippian jailer & his household

Acts 16:30-34

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He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

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They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32

Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.

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At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.

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The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

'What must I do to be saved?' "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved." This again glorifies the Holy Spirit baptism. It was completed with his act of repentance when he washed their wounds.

New believers in Corinth

Acts 18:8

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Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.

'Believed..and were baptized' again, the Holy Spirit baptism is of faith, that cleanses the repentant soul by the grace of the blood, and is sealed with the fire which is faith.

Gaius, Crispus, household of Stephanas

1 Cor. 1:13-16

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Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?

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I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

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so no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

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(Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.)

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For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Why Paul said "Is Christ divided?", is because in Judaism leaders are the heads of mediation that have authority to cleanse the body of sin. And in Christ, believers serve the will of God. Paul in the other verses is speaking of regret and the meaninglessness of water baptism. Paul goes on to say he was sent not to baptize, but to spread the gospel, which is what brings on the repent of sin and faith in Christ's mediation. The Holy Spirit baptism by fire, which is faith.

New believers at Ephesus

Acts 19:2-5

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and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when a you believed?”

They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

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So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?”

“John’s baptism,” they replied.

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Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

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On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 

Amen amen. John even told them to believe in the one coming after him. Belief is the fire, and the Holy Spirit is the baptism. "On hearing this..they were baptized" The truth that is our mediation, supplies the Holy Spirit to the faithful. That is, they carry the Spirit of Truth in them. Amen.

Symbolism of Christian baptism:

Forgiveness of sin

Acts 2:38

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Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Repent and have faith to receive the Holy Spirit. This is the Spirit and fire of Christ's mediation, his baptism, under his authority, which is what 'in his name' means.

Washing away of sin

Acts 22:16

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And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’

Ananias was a devout observer of the law, he was not of the Holy Spirit baptism. Ananais told Paul to be cleansed by ritual waters because Ananais was observant of old mediation. Also, Paul had seen and heard the Lord, so he was not to receive the blessing of 'those who have not seen but believed.' Paul and all the disciples had witnessed what others were asked to place faith in. Paul had yet to receive the Holy Spirit baptism. This is critical, and explained further here:

Acts 26:15-18

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“ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied.

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‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me.

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I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them

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to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’

'so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ This is the faith ministry of one who witnessed. His testimony brought the ministry of repentance and faith to the gentiles. No where does Jesus say Paul is to perform cleansing of the body from sin. And Crispus and Gaius were likely those who were travelling with Saul when the Lord spoke and blinded him. They too were likely Jews if not Pharisees. They too, did not receive the Holy Spirit baptism by fire.

Spiritual rebirth

Titus 3:4-8

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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,

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he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

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whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 

Same thing as above. Specifically, God used the old mediation to cleanse those who witnessed the power of God. They could not be received by faith, because they were witnesses. Instead, by the grace afforded, through the blood of the Holy Lamb, they receive anointing. This is how it happened for me as well. I was witness. I did not receive by faith.  After witnessing, I was guided to understand the feast of unleavened bread, which I followed for forgiveness of sin. I was cleansed of sin, then anointed. Glory to God.

Salvation

1 Peter 3:21

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and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Very clearly, "water symbolizes baptism that now saves you".. The water that cleansed sin from the land, is symbolic to the mediation of the living authority of our salvation. It is the repent of sin, and faith in this new mediation, is what saves us.

Dying with Christ

Romans 6:3-4

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Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

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We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

The baptism Jesus brought was of Spirit and fire, which is faith. We carry faith forward, in sufferance, dead to the ways we lived by before. We carry the Spirit of Truth with us, even into death, so we too may be raised, and know new life as a new creation like him.

Col. 2:12

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having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

Again, similar to what Paul said in Romans 6, 

The baptism Jesus brought was of Spirit and fire, which is faith. We carry faith forward, in sufferance, dead to the ways we lived by before. We carry the Spirit of Truth with us, even into death, so we too may be raised, and know new life as a new creation like him.

Unity in the body of Christ.

Eph. 4:3-6

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Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5

one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

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one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Amen amen, one baptism. One mediation.

Being clothed with Christ.

Gal. 3:26,27

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So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,

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for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

'Through faith', under the one mediation, who supplies the Holy Spirit, for those who dent themselves and suffer as Christ suffered. Amen

Done with water

Acts 8:36-38; 10:47

Acts 8:36-38

The eunuch did not repent, so this water baptism only serve to cleanse the eunuch from sin under old mediation, even having been shown Christ has died to be the new mediation.

Acts 10:47

Then Peter said,

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“Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”

But this is unnecessary because the cleansing of water is completed if the Holy Spirit Baptism has brought them to faith in their redemption. Which is recognized in:

Acts 10:43

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All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Peter and the disciples were cleaning with water, what had already been made clean by Spirit. A redundancy, spoken by Peter who was a witness, and was known for having little faith.

Faith is essential

Mark 16:16

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Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Whoever believes and repents seeking forgiveness will be saved. Just like the thief on the cross.

Acts 8:12

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But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

'When they believed..they were baptized' in Jesus name, which is 'by his authority as mediation'. This is the Spirit baptism by fire. AMEN

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I was led to exclaim what glorifies the Father by His Truth. In patience and gentleness I have supplied you with defense of our mediation. There is not water baptism, where repent and faith bring the Holy Spirit to those who are under grace. I am led by the Holy Spirit to provide the Truth through me. I gain nothing, I am only serving the Father's will in honoring the Truth.

Rejoice because this is movement in the Spirit! There is understanding to embrace! The good news of the Kingdom is a way for us to glorify the Father by showing that He is what alone is righteous. The Holy Spirit baptism is the only baptism. We have one mediator. Say his name!

No more water baptisms

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John 3:11

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"I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

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Jesus did not baptize anyone with water. Neither did the apostles.

Jesus ascended. He left us the Holy Spirit. The grace from his atoning blood, is the cleansing of all sin for those who carry the Truth forward in faith. This is what his mediation means. For Jews it is reconciliation to the Father, for Gentiles it is a means of Salvation.

The water baptism is symbolic in Judaism. It has been said to represent the washing away of sin by God with the flood. It is a ritual that clears the conscience of sin, so a follower could then have righteousness of God come through them.

The problem was, that the ritual was being done, yet the follower would fall back into sin. Prophets of God warned them of this, and called for repenting of sin. John the Baptist also ministered the understanding of repenting when he performed these baptisms.

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Matthew 23:25,26

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“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

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Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.

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The mediation of Moses, under the Law, required the cleansing by water, to 'wash the outside of the cup'. But, the washing of the inside of the cup, by repent and then denial of self, brings a humility and sincerity to the soul. Then the outside of the cup, the actions made through desire, are denied.

This is why today, Christians who minister the water baptism as the cleansing of sin, dying of the world; fail the believer. Because this mediation can not save a soul from sin, only remove it to clear the conscience. For a soul to be saved, faith must be placed in the new mediation of Jesus. He is the authority who supplies the Holy Spirit to the Prophets and now to believers under grace.

Repent and the forgiveness of sin, is what fulfills the "born of water". Denial of self, and acting on faith, are the product of being born again; the "born of Spirit". So a thief dying on a cross can be saved be repenting, being forgiven, and in faith, acting in love. No water ritual required. Amen

The blood of Christ, and his mediation, fulfilled that ritual, and supply the faithful with the Holy Spirit. The cleansing ritual of the Jews has not been needed since Christ received the Holy Spirit.

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John 3:5

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Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.

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The Kingdom:

Is the eternal conscience, which supplies love, and the fruits and gifts of love.

Born of water:

Being made clean by repent of sins, and forgiveness of sins.

Born of the Spirit:

Denial of self, and born in faith the Holy Spirit is in you.

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Acts 2 38-42

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Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

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With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”

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Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

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The baptism of the 3000 was not done in water, but in the name of Jesus. Faith in him being the Messiah is the Spirit baptism. "Repent and believe in his authority".

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Acts 2:1-2

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When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

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Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

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The twelve present at pentecost were not at the Jordan river, nor were they at the temple. They were gathered in a house in Jerusalem. The crowd gathered. 3000 people were baptized under the authority of Jesus.. "in the name of Jesus". That is the Holy Spirit baptism, that brings salvation.

I fear God. I know that water baptism is common practice. But, in defense of the great cost that affords us salvation, the reliance on old mediation for the cleansing of sin, shames the blood Christ spilt. His mediation is greater than the mediation of Moses. So to suggest the mediation of Law is needed to have faith, is to not have understanding of grace.

Should you continue to baptize by water? No.

I was baptized when I was twelve. I didn't receive the Holy Spirit baptism till I was 40. I was dying, and I cried out to God a repent of every sin I could remember doing, I begged forgiveness for my soul, I thanked Him for his Son. I was born again. I was received, and received the Holy Spirit. I had lived a life of sin and had no faith. Now I seek by faith guidance in as much of my life as I can.

The water baptism is not of Christ.

The water baptism is not in his name.

The water baptism is not of his mediation.

The 'water' is repent and forgiveness of sin

The 'Spirit' is by faith and grace.

Salvation is at hand. Repent, ask forgiveness, believe in faith grace is upon you, deny yourself and let the Holy Spirit guide your acts!

Fire!

Awake!

With the Holy Spirit

"Did you think I could not hear you?"

"Did you think you run from me?"

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John 15:5

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"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

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A water baptism, or 'water cleansing ritual', is symbolic of washing away sin. It also is a statement that you know you have sinned. And it is a statement that you are aware that you must be clean of sin, in denial of yourself, in order to keep the Holy Spirit in you; that is, the Spirit of Truth, the Truth which is Christ our Lord.

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1 Corinthians 6:19

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Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

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The Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit:

1 Corinthians 6:17

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But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.

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Your soul, and the Holy Spirit, are of the same unseen quality. It is good to understand that the kingdom is everywhere, it is not this world, but this world is instead a reaction to it. You see, the physical world, including your body, is an expression of  spiritual form. The soul is not meant to be without the Holy Spirit, the soul is meant to be in the presence of God with the Holy Spirit.

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John 14:16

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And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

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The Holy Spirit baptism, does not need the water cleansing ritual, because the denial of self is dying of the world. Paul died everyday, he no longer used cleansing to wash away sin, he instead, understood that it was the desire to be clean, that the Holy Spirit recognizes. Each day, Paul would renew himself in the Lord, and 'die' of his desires to react by the flesh. In this confidence, he would maintain a clear conscience to serve the will of God.

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Romans 12:10

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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It is the soul that sins. The soul may not know what sin is, or worse, the soul does not stop sinning once they do know what sin is. And, all sin. This is why the Holy Authority came down, it was the will of God, that we know Him. Sin, is everything done outside of holiness, which is, everything done without faith. A soul can only serve the will of God, by uniting with the Holy Spirit. Holiness, is perseverance in faith, while in denial of self.

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Matthew 22:37-40

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Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

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This is the first and greatest commandment.

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And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

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All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

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1. Deny yourself to serve His will
2. Act on faith to bring understanding

The presence of the Holy Spirit is in everyone who believes that Christ died to atone for our sinful nature.  Christ took faith into death, and brought the will of God with Him. Death could not bind the soul of Jesus, as, holiness was with him. He ascended, and became our mediation, carrying the understanding of what we are bound by, and having himself created a path to the Father which could not be defeated.

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We must remain sincere with ourselves. We must suffer in the denial of ourselves. From needing clothes and food, to loving our enemies and turning the other cheek. We have to commit to the spirit that walks with us in unseen ways. By doing so, we are showing God that we believe in the cost of His son, and we seek to know Him eternally. We love Him, with the same love he showed us. And we act on that love, to show others that we carry a truth that is more valuable than our own desires.

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John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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You are not alone, but united with the Holy Spirit. Honor the Father by believing in His son, and Glorify Him with acts of Love, as they celebrate His will. Die everyday, moment to moment if need be. Return humble, keep Christ close. It is better to starve and be homeless for your faith, then to use grace as a tool to survive. Your soul was bought at a great cost.

Temptation will not pass. Sin is always increasing around you. Stay alert! And if you stumble, repent and ask for forgiveness, fearing God's authority; who can destroy not only the flesh, but the soul. Faith is not welcome here, it is what the enemy fights to subdue. But we were created to subdue the world! And in Christ Jesus, we have that victory!

Amen.

Christ is the Amen.