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The North in the South!

Two weeks ago we left NH (which is still battling "cold") to relocate in FL (which is experiencing summer already). So ... us Northerners are now amongst Southerners!

There's much to tell but our time to do so is very limited. I cut down from 2 part time jobs to one part time job and I seem busier than ever! I will be able to update more in the weeks ahead. So come back for a quick visit.

PRAYER NEEDS
1. Mom in rehab is worsening with her Alzheimer's
2. Dad is fighting a few physical issues at this moment but has been active
3. My sister has much going on at her job as well as dealing with logistical things for the folks
4. Kathy is struggling with some of the heat of FL but enjoys her sits outside and preparing her garden
5. My new job is taking a bit to adjust to but it's going mostly well

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Steve Finnell said…
IS NATURAL BIRTH ESSENTIAL TO BE SAVED? BY STEVE FINNELL

According to some, men must be born of natural birth to enter the kingdom of God. There are many who declare that Jesus said you must be born of the water (amniotic fluid) to enter the kingdom of God. What did Jesus say?

John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Was Jesus saying you must be born of natural birth (amniotic fluid) to enter the kingdom of God? Of course not.

Men do need to be born of the waters of baptism to enter the kingdom of God.

On the Day of Pentecost (2:22-41) the apostle Peter preached Jesus as a miracle worker. Peter preached Jesus as both Lord and Christ. Peter told them that God raised Jesus from the dead. When the three thousand believed, they where told to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of their sins and that they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. After the three thousand received Peter's word they were baptized in water and added the the kingdom of God on earth, which is the church of Christ.
Peter did not tell one soul that they had to be born of natural birth (amniotic fluid) to enter the kingdom of God. The church is the kingdom of God on earth. The requirements for entering the kingdom of God on earth are the same as for entering the eternal kingdom of God. You must be born of water and the Spirit.

The new birth (Acts 2:38) Water baptism and the Holy Spirit.
The new birth (Titus 3:5) Washing of regeneration (water baptism) and renewing of the Holy Spirit (born of the Spirit).
The new birth (John 3:5) Born of water(water baptism), and born of the Spirit (the Holy Spirit).


BEING BORN OF THE WATER OF NATURAL BIRTH (AMNIOTIC FLUID) IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
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