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КРЪЩЕНИЕТО – НЕОБХОДИМО ИЛИ НЕ?

КРЪЩЕНИЕТО – НЕОБХОДИМО ИЛИ НЕ?

Бихте ли могли да напишете блог по темата за кръщението. Моето разбиране е, че когато опознаеш Бог и му се довериш напълно, идва момент, в който решаваш да предадеш живота си на волята на Исус и да го следваш на 100%.

Кръщението символизира покаянието от греховния/егоистичен живот и новорождението в Исус Христос. С него човек открито изявява промяната в сърцето си и желанието/посвещението си да живее като Христос и да развива характер, подобен на Христовия. Така ли е? Бихте ли могли също така да засегнете въпроса дали кръщението е необходимо условие за спасението и на кой етап от християнския път на човека трябва да се мисли за кръщение? Ще ви бъда много благодарен, ако споделите Вашето разбиране за смисъла и значението на кръщението. Благодаря Ви предварително. Бог да Ви благослови.

Кръщението има буквално и символично значение. Буквалното значение е, че нашия ум, сърце и характер се потапят в Исус Христос и ние се отказваме от себе си, преставаме да живеем за себе си, “умираме” за себе си и започваме да живеем нов живот, воден от любов към Бога и другите. Това се демонстрира символично чрез ритуала, наречен кръщение. Този ритуал сам по себе си няма силата да очисти, спаси, изцели или обнови вярващия. Това е просто публично действие, при което човек бива потопен във вода, което символизира смъртта на стария живот на егоизъм, измиването му от Духа и възкресяването му за нов живот в Христос.

Буквалното кръщение  (умът/ сърцето да бъдат потопени в Христос чрез Светия Дух) е задължително условие за спасението. Именно това потапяне в Христос чрез присъствието на Светия Дух обновява сърцето, написва закона върху сърцето и ума (Евр. 8:10), обрязва сърцето, като по този начин ни преобразява по образа на Христос. Приемането на Христос в сърцето е единственото средство за спасение. Това потапяне на ума/сърцето/характера в Христос изисква човек свободно да избере да се предаде с доверие на Бога.

Символичното кръщение с потапяне във вода не е задължително условие за спасението. Разбойникът на кръста не е бил кръстен със символично кръщение, но сърцето му буквално е било потопено в Христос и обновено от Духа.

Ритуалът на кръщението може да бъде извършен по много причини, но само една от тях е духовно значима. Човек може да се кръсти ритуално (във вода), защото родителите му очакват да го направи, приятелите му го правят, годеницата му няма да се омъжи за него, ако не го направи, и т.н. Такова кръщение е безсмислено, защото мотивите за извършването му са себични и по този начин публичният акт на умиране за себе си и поставянето начало на живот за Бога и другите е лъжа.

Изпълнението на ритуала на публично кръщение има смисъл, само когато човек е преживял потапяне на сърцето и ума си в Христос, умрял е за егоизма си и от този момент живее нов живот на любов към Бога и другите и иска публично да засвидетелства този факт.

По-долу е моята перифраза на 1 Кор. 1:10-17 относно кръщението:

1:10 Братя и сестри, като посланик на нашия Господ Исус Христос, ви призовавам да постигнете съгласие помежду си относно истината за Бога, както е разкрита от Исус, и да бъдете напълно единомислени и единодушни в отношението и мотивите си относно прекрасния характер и методи на Бога. 11 Братя и сестри мои, чух от някои от домашните на Хлоя, че между вас са се появили разногласия и спорове. 12 Явно някои са загубили основния фокус относно истината за Бога, както е разкрита от Исус, защото един от вас казва: “Аз съм ученик на Павел”; друг: “Аз се придържам към учението на Аполос”; трети: “Аз принадлежа към ордена на Петър”; а четвърти: “Аз следвам Христос”.

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Testimony 42

I am just writing to say that I have been so blessed by the teachings of Come And Reason Minitries recently. I watched last week’s bible study lesson on Youtube and am thankful that the error in the printed lesson guide you use was pointed out and this week’s study was of equal benefit, if not more so. My understanding of God’s nature has been very confused of late and I am so grateful for clarity in this matter. I have never really fully understood previously how a good God can cause bad things to happen and now I realise that He doesn’t, it’s a natural consequence of sin. May the almighty Father and His Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, continue to bless your ministry.

Laura P., United Kingdom

 

Testimony 27

Your teachings about our heavenly Father have changed my life. Thank you sooooooo very very much! I know He’s doing some serious healing in my heart and life and I look forward to each new day to learn something new about Him and to just hear you speak about Him. Thank you, forever.

Nancy S.

 

Testimony 6

I got the book “Could It Be This Simple?” a few months ago and the reading was wonderful and I was fascinated. I lent the book to a friend at work. She is having a difficult time and the book is helping her to find Jesus and I found this very exciting. She has asked me questions and I can see her life changing.

H. S., Australia

 

Testimony 67

I was introduced to Come And Reason by a friend of my mother-in-law, who gave me several CD’s of Dr. Jennings. The clarity of the message and recognition that God’s is a God of love was so clear, advancing beyond Dr. Maxwell’s message. However, grappled with Maxwell saying God used emergency measures for the fallen world. Now after several years of being a regular listener of the Come And Reasoning bible study class and attending Jennings’ meetings in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, things are becoming clearer for me. Design law versus imposed law has added so much to my personal understanding of theology. This message has really impacted my work in counseling so many people miserable because they are searching for and trusting human governments to create order and peace or believing in a God who says love Me or I will kill you. I am grateful that I have an alternative view to offer my clients that makes sense. I teach a bible study class on a semi-regular basis and I value the materials that Come And Reason so freely offers to aid me in presenting this vital message. Thank you for continuing to provide advancement in our very limited understanding of a Infinite God that is rational and believable.

Dr. Roger D, Arlington, TX, USA

 

Testimony 38

Since November 2015, when I started studying Gods word from this God Is Love point of view, my life has been transformed. My troubled marriage of 15 years has been healed and my husband and I are truly happy for the first time in 15 years. Now When I read the word of God I understand it so much better and I can’t help but see Gods love radiating through the pages to humanity. Gods word is living and active and I am blessed beyond measure to be having this amazing experience. God has given me a beautiful understanding of Jn 3:16 that amazes me more and more each day. Thank you again for your ministry.

Helen D., London, England

 

Testimony 12

I have been really blessed reading your response to the various questions on your site.

K.C., OH, USA

 

Testimony 32

The message [of Come And Reason Ministries is] for all Christians (and those who may become Christians) and not just Adventists or any other group. It is difficult to imagine why any [anyone] with intellectual and spiritual honesty could find fault with the way you explained the healing substitution concepts and the truth about God’s character, though I know some will reject and criticize. On behalf of those in our group near Tacoma, WA, thank you and your staff for all of the hard work and for sharing the Gospel in this manner. God’s message of healing love will be carried to the whole world and then Jesus will come – He promised it.

Terry U., Tacoma, WA, USA

 

Testimony 65

I have been tuning into your weekly study classes for a while now and wanted express my appreciation for the teachings that ha been a huge blessing in opening up the true message of the word. Viewing scripture under an imposed law theory always, without fail, raised more questions, concerns, and conflicting scripture interpretations that were discouraging at the very least. Looking at scripture through the design law lens has brought more truth to light for me personally and an understanding of our Heavenly Father that places Him “above all others,” where I am now more than thrilled to witness and serve Him.  I “stumbled” across this ministry a year or so ago and would only watch a few minutes at a time. But the more I listened and the longer I paid attention, the more my spiritual eyes were opened to the ever present truths of scripture. The comprehension of the great controversy and it’s origin by the lies perpetrated and perpetuated throughout the Bible on the attack of God’s character and government is truly priceless. Keep up the Good Work! Your servanthood is desperately needed in such a time as this!

Jeff D., Reading, MA, USA

 

Testimony 30

God lead me to your book “The God-Shaped Brain” while I was searching for another book about the brain and then to your interview about your book on HeartWise Ministries [where] I found out about [Come And Reason Ministries]. I’m now devouring the webcasts of your Bible studies. I have been so greatly blessed and I thank God so much for your courage to speak the Truth in love no matter what. Listening to you contrast the two opposing systems (laws) and digging deep to unearth the hidden treasures in the Bible makes me so incredibly happy and I feel very blessed to be part of your Bible Study Group although I live far away. I am just so excited that there is a group of people that is spreading the Truth about the character of God and it saddens me how few realize what our Father in Heaven is really like.

Kessy B., Australia

 

Testimony 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

Testimony 72

I am blown away by the truth that you present. God’s Design Law makes so much sense! You have validated my impression that, if God is love, He would not kill those who don’t want to know him. If God gives us choice, then how can He destroy us if our choice is not to follow him. Thank you for opening my eyes and heart to the pure love of God seen through Jesus. The love I now have for Jesus is deeper and free from condemnation. My heart has been opened to love others as Jesus loves me. May God continue to bless your God-given insight into His word and your ministry. The truth has set me free!

H. Miller, Centereach, NY

Testimony 15

I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

Testimony 22

I have found your Bible study class lectures to be very inspiring and useful as I prepare to teach class every other week. I subscribe to the podcast and download your notes on the weeks I teach. The audio and notes are such a great help in preparing. My own understanding of God’s character has grown as I teach the class. Commendations on the thought-provoking and well-prepared material Come and Reason provides. Personally, I get excited by the tie you make between the spiritual and mental/physical domains.

A.A. Corrales, NM, USA

 

Testimony 61

I grew up in a prominent protestant church and had what I like to call religious anxiety. I’ve always had questions about God and Salvation that no one could seem to answer.  I didn’t know how to find resolution. During 2020, at the height of my anxiety, I fell to my knees and begged God to show me truth and light and to give me the hope that I’ve been longing for. Days later, I stumbled upon your online videos and it was like a veil was lifted and EVERYTHING made sense! For the first time in my almost 39 years of life, my religious/spiritual anxiety has lessened. I feel a sense of freedom and peace I’ve NEVER had before… and it’s all because my view of God has changed. Thank you!

Ashleighn C.

 

Testimony 25

I just want to say thank you so much for your conversations via YouTube. I regularly tune in to your lectures, “Let’s Talk” sessions, and many others. Through these I’ve found greater depth and meaning to God’s word. Thanks for all that you do and please continue. I’m currently working in the middle of Silicon Valley at Stanford University. I feel like God really has me in the right place right now and I’m sensing that your teachings might be part of it.

B. F., Silicon Valley, CA, USA