2.) Second Baptism: Must be done and acknowledged and a performance before the brothers and sisters of Christ, symbolizes going into Christ's grave and rising again a new creation in Christ. We must "come as we are to him." There are no works to enter into him. We enter into his rest. Grace as Paul taught.
“I baptize you with[b] water for repentance." Jn 3:11
3.) Acceptance of this new life and a relearning how to live unto Christ and not to ourselves. Embracing the word and doing his commands; as Jesus tought, we love one another as he loved us first.
4.) This is how we know that we are his; "That we love one another."12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
5.) There is and can be a laying on of hands and reception of the Holy Spirit to the new beliver. Waiting on Christ and he will fill those who seek for it. This is an observable and tangible happening for all believers.
17 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[c] in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans."
6.) Praying in the Spirit of this new language (tongues) and also praying with my "Mind" as Paul taught in Corinthians.7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
7.) Praying without ceasing, (in other words: always imersing oneself in the Spirit in daily life and seeking God for his wisdom.
8.) Learning how to be content in any and all situations
9.) Being Non judgemental as a Christian, "innocent as a dove but wise as a serpent."
10.) Seeking the welfare of others first "washing each others feet" (not necessarily an act) but inwardly also as Christ washed his disciples. (sanctifying one another) Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."
11.) Visiting the sick, the imprisoned, feeding the poor, waking out our salvation in our actions shows our faith. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
12.) Recognizing light and dark (within the Church itself discerning your brother and sister "who are they" do they do what they say? "Not all who say Lord,Lord" are who they say they are according to Jesus; " I never knew you." Those who are mine continue in my word." Discernment
13.) Giving of oneself
14.)Understanding that the "Letter killeth but the Spirit gives life. Not turning to law or works to fulfill our calling. "Colossians."
15.) Understanding what we came from and where we are going.6 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites,[b] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so.
16.)Not Lording over one another or in "Christianaese"....speaking something into anothers life that may be totally wrong and inappropriate. Having a sense of right balance, does that person want your advice? Are you that person that can give it? Are you close enough to that person to see their need? If not back off.
17.) Again sound Doctrines Repentance from our own works
Salvation in Christ He is risen and Alive evermore: there is only one way “I am the way and the truth and the life.
Baptism
Reception of The Holy Spirit
Understanding and walking it out
Reading the word
Forsaking not the assembly of Saints
Resurrection:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformedabout those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
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