Baptist Church Kempton Park (South Africa) / Baptistekerk Kemptonpark

Questions and Answers

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In Luke 17, when one is taken and another left, who is taken and why?

The episode is a Q&A format led by Ivor Jefferies, focusing on theological questions from the congregation. It begins with a prayer emphasizing the importance of scriptural discernment. The first question addresses Donny Buerta's prediction of Christ's coming on September 23 or 24, with Jefferies citing Mark 13:32 and Acts 1:7 to argue that no one knows the date. He then moves to the rapture, analyzing Luke 17:34-35 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, concluding these passages refer to the second coming, not a separate rapture. Jefferies discusses the resurrection of the dead, referencing Daniel 12:2 and John 5:28-29 to support a single resurrection event. He notes that end-times beliefs, while not salvation issues, affect practical living, using examples like COVID-19 vaccine fears. The host provides principles for decision-making, including prayer, scripture, and conscience, illustrated with Acts 16:6-10. Finally, he explains why Baptists don't practice infant baptism, reviewing New Testament commands and examples such as Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38-41, emphasizing belief precedes baptism. The session ends with a prayer for discernment.

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A church Q&A that keeps pulling every claim back to Scripture.

A church Q&A anchors this evening service, moving from the longing to see Jesus into questions about resurrection, the rapture, baptism, and the call to measure everything against Scripture.

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You get an evening Q&A that keeps pulling doctrine back to Scripture.

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