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11/13/2024

A wonderful story of God working thru a loving couple from In Touch Ministries:

"Love More, Love Well"
Parents of 21, Linda and Rod Price exemplify what it means to care for “the least of these.”
Last year Linda Price arrived home to find her house in flames. Even after suffering multiple burns, her husband Rod and two of their daughters had gotten everyone out. But sadly, their son Joel—28 and bedridden from a childhood accident—died at the hospital.
When the Prices married, they shared a conviction about being called to adopt. Year after year Linda, a pediatric nurse, encountered kids on the margins, particularly those with mental and physical disabilities. “We couldn’t bear the idea that there were children out there who wouldn’t have a home,” Linda says. “That really was on our heart.”

Their biological children grew up alongside those they fostered and adopted—new family members who were grafted in with love. Linda and Rod even took in children with terminal illnesses, making sure they were cherished until the very end. The couple have raised 21 in all but today share a home with just two. Three others require specialized care in assisted living facilities for now.

Linda is happiest when everyone’s under one roof. She knows it’s natural for young people to grow up and move away, but for her most vulnerable children, she wants to be available day and night.

Now in their 70s, Linda and Rod recognize their limitations and accept that one day they may not be able to be that source of constant care for their kids who need it the most. As Linda waits and trusts in the Lord, her children remind her what she taught them through the years: It’s not the house that makes a home but the shared love and faith of their family.

04/29/2024

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03/18/2024

Matthew 25...
37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
41 “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons. 42 For I was hungry, and you didn’t feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn’t give me a drink. 43 I was a stranger, and you didn’t invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn’t give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’
44 “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?’
45 “And he will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.’
46 “And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.”
Think about that Brothers and sister In Christ, Think on that.

03/18/2024

DIVINE DECREE OR HUMAN WILL
Who comes to Christ?

John 3:37 say this

“All that MY FATHER GIVES ME will COME TO ME; and THE ONE who comes to Me I WILL MOST CERTAINLY NOT CAST OUT [I will never, never reject anyone who follows Me].”

Who comes to Christ?

John 6:44 says this:

“No one can COME TO ME UNLESS THE FATHER WHO SENT ME DRAWS HIM [giving him the desire to come to Me]; and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.”

Who comes to Christ?

John 6:40 says this:

“For this is MY FATHER’S WILL and purpose, that everyone who sees the Son AND BELIEVES IN HIM [as Savior] will have eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.””

Who comes to Christ?

John 6:35,36 says this:

“Jesus replied to them, “I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who BELIEVES in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustained spiritually]. 36 But as I told you, you have seen Me and still you do not believe.”

Acts 2:22 says:

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, A MAN ACCREDITED and POINTED OUT and ATTESTED to you BY GOD with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, JUST AS YOU YOURSELVES KNOW— 23 THIS MAN, when handed over [to the Roman authorities] ACCORDING TO THE PREDETERMINED DECISION AND FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD, you nailed to a cross and put to death by the hands of lawless and godless men. 24 But GOD RAISED HIM UP, releasing Him and bringing an end to the agony of death, since IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO BE HELD IN DEATH’S POWER.”

03/12/2024

YOU JUST NEVER KNOW....
You never know when it's your turn to 'exit'. It never gives you a time or a date or an announcement. A friend of mine has passed away. He just went to sleep one night, just like any other night and he never woke up. He died in his sleep. Any plans or things that he was going to do are now gone. It can happen so fast. and unexpected. Not every 'exit' happens in a hospital bed or because of a long term disease. My brother had 6 months and then he passed away in his sleep; but he was sick - terminally ill.
I'm sorry to see my friend gone. I'm even more sorry that his family will go through the aftermath that they must go through. It's like the saying that you're "here today and gone tomorrow."
In my friend's case he was here today, probably making plans like we all do and then suddenly he was gone.
So, make the best of each day.
Make sure to make everyday count. You can talk to loved ones, family and friends and make things right, because you just never know when you or they will draw that last breath.
"Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into this city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit,” whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.
What is your life?
It is just a v***r that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” James 4:13 - 17
“Life is but a v***r” is a phrase that means life is short and uncertain. It is a metaphor that compares life to a morning mist that soon vanishes. There are no guarantees about tomorrow, let alone next year or ten years from now. The phrase is often used to remind people that life is fleeting and that they should make the most of it while they can."

So, it was Sunday morning and off we go to church. We always said, “It doesn’t feel like Sunday if we are not in church....
02/27/2024

So, it was Sunday morning and off we go to church. We always said, “It doesn’t feel like Sunday if we are not in church. I guess that’s my Catholic upbringing coming to the surface. But that’s a story for another day.

For quite some time now we have noticed some BIG changes in our churches. No before you say “Oh, there he goes again”, let me explain.
We have been attending one church for about five years but felt it was time to ‘look around’ again. We had served in one church for over 25 years and ya might say, we kind of got pigeonholed.
Recently, my wife and I have visited several churches over the last couple months. We've sat through services and their worship in each one. But there's something disturbing that's going on in our churches today that I cannot understand.

Where are all the Bibles?

There were none in site – under the pew, in the book rack in front of you or lying on the pew. In only one Church did the pastor offer anybody a Bible if they wanted it. Absolutely FREE; no charges. It was a smaller church, probably less than 100 people (if that). But we also noticed that in ALL the churches that we visited that the common hymnal was no longer there. When you sat in your pew you would always be able to reach down in front of you and pick up a Bible or a hymnal. Well, they have been replaced by songs shown on an overhead projector and that no one has ever heard before. Most worship songs today, you won’t find in any hymnal.

The hymnals and Bibles were all gone.

Where did they go? There used to be hundreds if not thousands of these hymnals and bibles scattered throughout the local churches.
Another troubling thing was the absence of anyone carrying a Bible to church. We sat in Sunday classes several times and in a few of them people actually brought Bibles and put them on the table. We thought that was pretty good. All kinds of Bibles and even Study Bibles. But a problem that we noticed was that during the entire Sunday school hour nobody opened a single Bible. If they didn't have a Bible, they had a cell phone and they would bring up the Bible App on the cell phone which, I guess, qualifies as a Bible. But nobody took notes from the teacher/preacher because they were busy scurrying through the Bible on their cell. You need about four more arms to do all the stuff. Why not just open the Bible and a notebook and write in it with a pencil? Works for me.
Another thing we noticed is many churches are studying from books and not the Bible itself. Again, no one opened a Bible to study God’s Word just some author’s interpretation of it. Good books by good authors have their place but should never take the Bible’s place.

So where have all these things gone that have been traditional for decades and decades? Well we know what has filled those spots. The hymnals have been replaced by what I call Rock and praise music with overheads that show the lyrics to a song some modernist composed. Gone are the great and powerful songs such as "There’s power in the blood", "Amazing Grace", 'Because He lives', "Cups of cold water", "I must tell Jesus", and one of my previous pastors favorites "Because he lives, I can face tomorrow". Gone are the pew Bibles. We don't believe this is a generational thing because it has slowly crept into the church over the last 50 years (several generations). In our eyes this is not healthy and heading down a path where Christianity will become mediocre and meaningless. We should be drawing closer to God through the written Word and through meaningful good worship and praise using some of our old hymns that reflected the Power of God and the Healing power of Jesus. Sometimes we can’t tell a worship song from a pop song on an AM radio station on any given Sunday morning. We have been part of a generation of Christians for the last 56 years and we must say we don't care for the direction that the church is headed.

We should and must draw closer to God and in that give total attention to him in every minute that we are in church, whether it be in a Sunday school class or in a church service.

Let’s get back to our roots.

You think on that for a while.

BTW: I could have put lots of scripture defending my stance you would need a Bible.

02/24/2024

It's Saturday. Yup. I made it through another week without killing someone with words or hurting their feelings somehow. It's hard to be a good person, because other good people mess up your mind and then you 'blow it'. And you do it big time. Usually, I mess up by just opening my mouth and say something my conscience already told me not to say ahead of time (Ya, I just know it's wrong, but say it anyway).
An example of true love and living the perfect life is exemplified in Jesus Christ himself. Now, I have not walked on water, raised anyone from the dead or even 'laid hands' on someone to become healed. But I TRY (notice I said "I TRY") to live up to the example Christ gave us all as He walked this earth. Sure, we all know he flipped the tables in the temple but I'm pretty sure He never flipped the bird to the High Priests or Roman soldiers.
I do the best I can and that isn't even enough. In fact, I'll never be capable of walking in his sandals.

I try my best and that's what He expects. I am a follower which means I am behind Him. As we, who know Him as Savior, walk the walk, let's not run out in front of Him. The term 'follower' has a specific meaning.

Oh, and BTW, don't follow me either because I will definitely mess you up.
You think on that.
Selah

02/24/2024

How do I know God loves me? Because God told me, and anybody who tells me otherwise is wrong. It’s irrational because there is very little lovable in me. It’s irrational because the existentialist has declared love meaningless. It’s irrational because so many people don’t love me, and for good reason. It’s irrational because I’ve been shamed so much that I honestly think a just God would never love someone like me. But still, God loves me so deeply, completely, and unconditionally, I can hardly believe it.

02/24/2024

I stumbled upon this article and would like to share it. It’s rather lengthy but I will edit. For the full article see the following website:
Family Before Ministry: Four Points for Maintaining Healthy Balance – Calvary Chapel
FAMILY BEFORE MINISTRY by James Travis of CalvaryChapel.com
We’ve had some big changes in my home recently. Our young boys have started at a new school, and my wife has gone back to work after a break. These are all positive changes for our family, things we’d prayed about for a long time. They’re good changes, positive changes, but my fallible and fallen flesh struggled to change my rhythms and routines for others, even my family. I was so wrapped up in what I was doing as the pastor, trying to prove to people how committed I was as their minister, that I (initially) missed a significant opportunity to prove to my family that they are my primary ministry.
SO, HOW DO WE MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE?
When I was taking my first steps into vocational ministry, an older and wiser mentor said that, come what may, my priorities should never change:
FAITH, then FAMILY, THEN MY MINISTRY.
I must admit, being all fired up about giving more of my life to the call I felt, this advice didn’t sit well at first. I was excited to spend more time equipping others (Ephesians 4:10-13 “So Jesus came down, and he is the same One who went up above all the heaven. Christ did that to fill everything with his presence. And Christ gave gifts to people—he made some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work of caring for and teaching God’s people. Christ gave those gifts to prepare God’s holy people for the work of serving, to make the body of Christ stronger. This work must continue until we are all joined together in the same faith and in the same knowledge of the Son of God. We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection.)
I’ve seen it this last couple of weeks more than ever because, honestly, I’ve had it wrong, and I’ve fallen short.
One of the peculiarities of living in this part of the world is that many take an extended summer break. My wife and boys did so this year, leaving me here to pastor by myself. Without really trying, I got into a routine. When my family came back, I found myself, feeling resentful of the extra responsibilities and commitments I now had. This only got worse as school started for them all. After the shock wore off, I remembered what my old mentor had said. I also thought that it couldn’t be just me that feels like this from time to time. So, I resolved to share how I have been working through these feelings and thoughts, using the framework from my mentor: faith, then family, then ministry.
FAITH FIRST
Those in vocational ministry must have a sincere, personal, and genuine faith. Such a thing might sound like a given, but sadly, scripture shows us that this is not always the case. As the old saying goes, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” and we must have a genuine faith in, and relationship with the Lord, about which to tell others. Simply, faith first (1 Corinthians 3:12-15 )
Then, FAMILY
It’s unscriptural to think that you can be an effective minister of the Gospel to others if you are not that for those closest to you. In a paragraph detailing the character required of those called to the spiritual leadership of the church, Paul writes this: “…If someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?” (1 Timothy 3:5, NET).
Thus, scripture explicitly tells us that ....
FAMILY COMES BEFORE CHURCH MINISTRY.
How, then, do we do it? How do we make sure our families know that they are more important than our ministry? [Good Question]
Between 2015-2018, my life changed in almost every way possible: We became parents of two children, I lost my job, I got another job. We moved twice, I got a master’s degree, and I took over as pastor of the international church. We had some busy years, and I looked terrible in photos from that period. This truth of FAITH, FAMILY, AND THEN MINISTRY was still valid during those hectic years. Let me share with you the four P’s that helped us through it.
1. PLAN
You need to be intentional with your time. You need to have a plan, and YOU’LL NEED TO STICK TO IT. Make time for family time. I have rarely (if ever) had someone be mad at me for saying, “Sorry, can’t meet you on that day, I’m taking my son/wife to…”. If anything, people will respect you and your ministry more when they see you hold it in proper perspective.
2. PRESENT
When you’ve planned family time, BE PRESENT. Not just physically present, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually present. Don’t plan time for study and then think about study over coffee with your spouse. Don’t plan to take your kids to the beach and then let your mind drift to what you’re preaching about next week. Be present. Be there, all of you. A proper plan will help you be present. Tell yourself, diligently, “No, I’ll do that tomorrow.” Commit your plan to paper, and then commit to being present in all things.
3. PEOPLE
Make a PLAN, be PRESENT, and involve people. When people want to help, as your brothers and sisters in the faith so often do, accept it. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU ARE DOING AT CHURCH THAT SOMEONE ELSE CAN BE EQUIPPED, EMPOWERED, AND PLATFORMED TO DO? If you can give more of yourself to your family by delegating tasks to someone else, shouldn’t you do it? This isn’t an excuse to cut short your core duties and responsibilities; I am simply encouraging you to consider including others in your plan if it helps you to be more present.
4. PRAY
Finally, pray, pray, and pray some more. None of this will be possible without the Lord and His guidance. God is going to guide you through the many, many prayers, the many times of reading and meditating on His Word, the many times you purposefully plan your time to honor Him, to show love to your family, and to serve His people and His church.
FAMILY IS A PRECIOUS GIFT THAT MOST WOULD NEVER CONSCIOUSLY TAKE FOR GRANTED.
Sometimes, though, we unintentionally do so when WE ATTEMPT TO BE ALL THINGS TO ALL PEOPLE and forget who we are first. FIRST, we’re known, loved, redeemed, forgiven, and accepted by the maker of heaven and earth. We’re made in His image to reflect His character and love to all creation, which defines us more than anything else. SECONDLY, He created us to love one another. For some, this takes the form of a physical family, a tremendous gift of God. For others, it’s a family of believing brothers and sisters. Beyond these two unequivocal commands (Matthew 22:34-40) comes our call, ministry, and mission to take God’s Good News of redemption and salvation through Jesus to those around us. I’ve got it wrong a few times and am ever thankful for a gracious, heavenly Father and a forgiving family.
AS MY OLD MENTOR SAID, “FAITH, THEN YOUR FAMILY, THEN
YOUR MINISTRY.”
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02/06/2024

I can only write and publish sermon and devotions once or twice a week. My responsibilities to family have limited the time I can spend here. Sorry for any inconvenience.

02/06/2024

From Rev. Charlse Stanley. Well said and well preached.
It’s natural to be afraid at times.

However, deep-seated anxieties can hinder us from pursuing excellent opportunities. They can ruin the joy and peace that should accompany God-given blessings. Believers can learn to identify the fears that control us and keep us from His will. As we turn our gaze to the steadfast anchor of God’s Word, and reject lies that lead to insecurity, we will rise above the fears that keep us from enjoying abundant life in Christ.

SERMON POINTS

The Lord knows that humans tend to be afraid. The prophet Isaiah recorded this encouraging word: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (41:10).

In the first documented conversation between God and Adam after the fall, Adam admitted to being afraid (Gen. 3:10). The New Testament tells how angels had to reassure Mary, Joseph, and Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Jesus encouraged the multitudes in the Sermon on the Mount not to be fearful, and told the apostles more than once not to be scared, even in the middle of a storm. When the apostle Paul got discouraged, the Lord told him, “Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking” (Acts 18:9). John wrote how frightened he was in the presence of Jesus, and how the Lord comforted him (Rev. 1:17).

Everyone feels fear at times, but our lives should not be characterized by apprehension. As believers, we can know that “God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). We must not give in to anxiety, which can be defined as fear about the future. Instead, Christians should “not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let [our] requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard [our] hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

Six Basic Fears

Some fears are common and don’t usually hamper our ability to fulfill the will of God in our daily lives. These include the fear of death, poverty, illness, loss of a loved one, old age, and criticism. However, many times, people have developed subconscious or controlling fears in addition to these natural ones. These crippling doubts play a powerful role in our decision-making and often interfere with the abundant life God has planned for us.

Root Causes of Fear and Anxiety

Fear of being inadequate. We may struggle with self-doubt and poor self-image. Fear of failure causes us to shy away from opportunities and promotions. We may reject others before we can be excluded. Discouraging situations can seem like isolated events but the pattern will crop up over and over.

Unrealistic standards for ourselves. Sometimes we put undue pressure on ourselves and end up failing as a result. But God doesn’t hold us to standards we can’t meet. He sees us as His beloved sons and daughters.

Sense of guilt. Some have decided they don’t deserve to succeed. They don’t feel worthy, often because of statements their parents made about their potential, or because they carry guilt from their past. Remember that our Lord is gracious, not because anyone deserves it, but because of His character.

An erroneous idea of God. Perhaps they see Him as a harsh taskmaster, or one who is keeping score on religious activities to see if they are doing enough. These people live in fear that if they don’t achieve a certain man-made standard, God will remove blessings.

Attitudes from childhood. Sometimes even wellmeaning parents contribute to a sense of fear or insecurity by the way they run the household or how they instruct children to serve God. Also, if Mom and Dad are too busy for them, kids can unintentionally receive the message that they aren’t worth much.

What are the consequences of these fears?

Clouded judgment. It’s hard to make decisions when we are reasoning in fear.

Lack of productivity. Indecision, poor judgment, and fear of failure can complicate issues.

Persecution attitude. Fears can contribute to a person perceiving rejection or unfair treatment where there is little or none.

Drug and alcohol abuse. Constant anxiety can become an excuse to misuse substances that lead to addiction.

Hindrance in their relationship with God. They may believe the lie that they don’t measure up spiritually, so He wouldn’t want a relationship with them.

Attempts to blame others. Insecure people often attack others for their problems instead of seeking emotional healing.

How can we deal with fear?

Recognize it.Identify what is triggering the problem so you can deal with the source of it.

Relationship to Christ. Make sure you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. If so, you are kept by His grace and not your performance. God has your circumstances under control: “He who listens to me shall live securely and will be at ease from the dread of evil” (Proverbs 1:33).

Recorder. Notice what thoughts are causing anxiety and determine their source. Often, something a parent said is the root, but there can be other sources, such as a spouse or teacher. Reject the lies of that repetitive thought.

Rebuke it. As God’s child, you can rebuke the spirit of fear, knowing it is not from God (2 Timothy 1:7).

Refocus your attention. As you reach for the anchor of the Scripture, your attention shifts from your circumstance to God’s goodness and sovereign control. Fears disappear in the presence of the Lord.

RESPONSE

Remember a time you felt insecure or afraid, changed your thinking to agree with biblical truth, and saw good fruit from that decision. What happened? What might have gone differently if you had given in to doubts?

Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness or guilt? Remember that you are God’s beloved child and He desires to give you an abundant life in Christ. Choose one lie that holds you back and seek to identify its source. Ask the Father to break that thought pattern and give you peace and success in that area of your life.

What verse can encourage you when old fears rise up to discourage you from trusting God and walking in confidence?

02/04/2024

MORE ABOUT WATER BAPTIM…
Water baptism is not an act of salvation, but an act of obedience. It is a response of faith to the gospel.
What cleanses us from sin IS NOT THE WATER but the PRECIOUS BLOOD THAT JESUS shed on the cross.
Without first making Jesus Lord and believing that God raised Him from the dead, water baptism would have no purpose.

Water baptism symbolizes the BELIEVER’S TOTAL TRUST in and total reliance on the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as a commitment to live obediently to Him. It also expresses UNITY WITH ALL THE SAINTS (Ephesians 2:19), that is, with every person in every nation on earth who is a member of the Body of Christ (Galatians 3:27–28).

Water baptism conveys this and more, BUT IT IS NOT WHAT SAVES US. Instead, we are saved by grace through faith, apart from works (Ephesians 2:8–9). We are baptized because our Lord commanded it:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

WATER BAPTISM IS FOR BELIEVERS.
Before we are baptized, we must come to believe that we are sinners in need of salvation (Romans 3:23).
We must also believe that Christ died on the cross to pay for our sins, that He was buried, and that He was resurrected to assure our place in heaven (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).
When we turn to Jesus, asking Him to forgive our sins and be our Savior, we are BORN AGAIN by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our eternal salvation is guaranteed, and we begin to die to ourselves and live for Christ (1 Peter 1:3–5). At that time, we are scripturally qualified to be baptized.

Water baptism is a BEAUTIFUL PICTURE of what our Lord has done for us.
As we are completely immersed in the water, we symbolize BURIAL WITH OUR LORD; we are baptized into His death on the cross and are no longer slaves to self or sin (Romans 6:3–7).
When we ARE RAISED OUT OF THE WATER, we are SYMBOLICALLY RESURRECTED—raised to new life in Christ to be with Him forever, born into the family of our loving God (Romans 8:16).
Water baptism also illustrates the SPIRITUAL CLEANSING we experience when we are saved; just as water cleanses the flesh, so the HOLY SPIRIT CLEANSES OUR HEARTS WHEN WE TRUST CHRIST.

The fact that WATER BAPTISM IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR SALVATION is best seen in the example of a saved man who was not baptized in water—the criminal on the cross (Luke 23:39–43). This self-confessed sinner acknowledged Jesus as his Lord while dying on a cross next to Him. THE THIEF ASKED FOR SALVATION AND WAS FORGIVEN OF HIS SINS. Although he NEVER EXPERIENCED WATER BAPTISM, at that MOMENT HE WAS SPIRITUALLY BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST’S DEATH, and he then WAS RAISED to eternal life by the power of Christ’s word (Hebrews 1:3).

Christians should be baptized out of obedience to and love for our Lord Jesus (John 14:15). Water baptism by immersion is the biblical method of baptism because of its symbolic representation of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.

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