pjb

You cannot be part of the Kingdom of God without repentence. Our natural inclination is toward sin -- we are literally born in sin. We must repent and seek the Lordship of God to be part of the Kingdon. Baptism is important as an outward sign. It is important because the Bible teaches that it should be done. I have known many wonderful Christians we were never baptized. They were outstanding Christians, but eventually came to terms with the fact that if the Bible teaches that it should be done, they should do it. Christ cannot reign in an unrepentant heart.

Hi, I'm "pjb" - Pam - from Blue Springs, Missouri - just outside of Kansas City. I have attended Nazarene church for all of my almost 58 years. I teach band and vocal music at a rural school, plus private music lessons. I also have a concert ministry to churches (I call them worship concerts), on harp, piano, and singing. This is my first on-line BIble study. I hope I can keep up with it while working 2 jobs! I really want to learn all I can. I have found through the years that the more I learn about God, the more I want to learn.

Very happy to see another Nazarene in this forum. I'm looking forward to this. Also glad to see that you're a musician, too!