Beginning
Baptism
Baptism is the public demonstration that a person has repented of their sins and promised God to do His will no matter what. This includes obeying God and Jesus in every aspect of their life.
Immersion in water symbolizes the profound change a person makes in his or her life. In fact, the Bible compares baptism to burial ( Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12 ). Upon entering the water, it is as if a person were dying, for they have abandoned their former way of life; upon emerging from the water, they begin a new life as a Christian dedicated to God.
Who is Jesus?
The Bible answers all questions about God and often leads us to ask more questions, but one area where the Bible is quite clear is in the answer to the question: who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, a well-known Christian author, wrote of Jesus: “Either this man was and is the Son of God, or a madman or worse. You can take him for a fool, you can spit on him and kill him as a criminal, or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but don’t come with any patronizing nonsense about him being some great human teacher. He hasn’t left that as an option for us. He didn’t intend it.”
Jesus Christ declared: "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME."
Jesus is declaring that the only way to eternal life is through Him. Paul said it this way: "Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Jesus praises the apostle Peter's confession as "the Messiah, the Son of the living God" (Matthew 16:16). Jesus has the power to change our lives. Jesus is so unique because two worlds unite in him: heaven and earth, the divine and the human.
Yes, his name is the name above all names, and his power to create stars, calm storms, and perform miracles is unsurpassed. However, he is also the human Jesus, the personal friend who knows what we are going through and cares for us. That's why the Bible also calls him "Immanuel," God with us.
Marriage
In the Bible, marriage is much more than an agreement between a man and a woman: it is a sacred covenant sealed before God. It is a commitment made by the couple to live a life of love, respect, and mutual commitment. When we marry, two lives are united not only physically but also spiritually, reflecting God's perfect design for humanity.
Excellence
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if anything is excellent or worthy of praise—think carefully about it."
God calls us to live with moral and mental excellence, keeping thoughts and actions focused on what is good and just.
Filling of the Holy Spirit
A key verse for understanding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is John 14:16 , where Jesus promised that the Spirit would dwell in believers and that His residence would be permanent. It is important to distinguish between the indwelling and the indwelling of the Spirit.
First, the Holy Spirit is a gift to all believers in Jesus Christ without exception, and there are no conditions to have it except faith in Jesus Christ ( John 7:37-39 ).
Second, the Holy Spirit is given at the moment of salvation ( Ephesians 1:13 ). Galatians 3:2 also emphasizes this same truth, stating that the seal and indwelling of the Spirit in the believer took place at the moment of belief.
Third, the Holy Spirit dwells in believers permanently. The Holy Spirit is given to believers as a “first deposit” of the total payment, or a “guarantee,” of their future glorification in Christ ( 2 Corinthians 1:22 ; Ephesians 4:30 ).
