Scriptural Baptism

The Bible is like a "mirror," and if we want to see how we're supposed be and look like, we look as Scripture (scriptural mirror)! Paul's statement that "I know in part" means he only has partial knowledge of God 's Word at that time, because the other writers have yet at that time to write their part; and "that which is perfect" has to do with whatever is partial, which is the Word of God incomplete. But when the Bible was completed ("perfect") we could know the entire will and desires of God; coming face to face clearly in the mirror of the Word! The Word can now confirm Itself!



Again, when the Bible was completed, there was no more need to confirm the Word with "signs and wonders": and Christians could now see what they're supposed to look like by the Word--like the Lord Jesus (1Jo 4:17), and more so all the time as we "grow up into Him in all things" (Eph 4:15).

"Which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him . . . God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit" (Heb 2:3, 4).



James also made a comparison between a "mirror" and the Word of God:
Jas 1:22-25 "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does."
As I noted

I would not interpret face to face in that manner

and continued

1 Corinthians 13:8–13 (LEB) — 8 Love never ends. But if there are prophecies, they will pass away. If there are tongues, they will cease. If there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but whenever the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside the things of a child. 12 For now we see through a mirror indirectly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know completely, just as I have also been completely known. 13 And now these three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Third after stating these three things remain Paul states

1 Corinthians 14:1–19 (LEB) — 1 Pursue love, and strive for spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, because no one understands, but by the Spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people edification and encouragement and consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5 Now I want you all to speak with tongues, but even more that you may prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, in order that the church may receive edification. 6 But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking with tongues, how do I benefit you, unless I speak to you either with a revelation or with knowledge or with a prophecy or with a teaching? 7 Likewise, the inanimate things which produce a sound, whether flute or lyre, if they do not produce a distinction in the tones, how will it be known what is played on the flute or on the lyre? 8 For indeed, if the trumpet produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare for battle? 9 And so you through the tongue, unless you produce a clear message, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are probably so many kinds of languages in the world, and none without meaning. 11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a barbarian to the one who is speaking, and the one who is speaking will be a barbarian in my judgment. 12 In this way also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek for the edification of the church, in order that you may abound. 13 Therefore the one who speaks in a tongue must pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unproductive. 15 Therefore what should I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will also sing praise with my mind. 16 For otherwise, if you praise in your spirit, how will the one who fills the place of the outsider say the “amen” at your thanksgiving, because he does not know what you are saying? 17 For indeed you are giving thanks well, but the other person is not edified. 18 I give thanks to God that I speak with tongues more than all of you, 19 but in the church I prefer to speak five words with my mind, in order that I may instruct other people, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

Nowhere do we see Paul saying the gifts of the Spirit will be set aside when all write their part of the bible.

This is but an assumption.

How is Paul saying praying and praising God with the Spirit is a good thing that will stop when the rest of scripture is finished ?

And personally, I doubt you can actually say we have all perfect knowledge even now.

We will, however, when we all see face to face with Christ.
 
Scriptural Baptism?

Precious friends, seems to me no sense in worrying about the "sign gifts" / perfect "face to face"
if we cannot not even settle the issue Of Confusing ( 14 different denominational ) varieties of
water baptism.

I personally believe:

One Distinct Baptism is:

The One Unifying Baptism for us today, Under Grace.

Amen.
14 varieties of water baptism?

Really?

Immersing, sprinkling, pouring, infant, adult what else?
 
11 varieties of water baptism?

Really?

Immersing, sprinkling, pouring, infant, adult what else?
Precious friend, thanks for asking; is there any Solution For all this Confusion?

Concerning problems with immersion / pouring / sprinkling ok = 11?

1) How Exactly is "immersion" in it be a beautiful testimony "to
the world" { modern day via internet? }, when it is only done in a
local congregation?

(2) Furthermore problem with this 'beautiful testimony ': How is immersing
young/middle-aged women Any Different than the wet t-shirt contests at
UNgodly liquor establishments? I believe God Said:

"...Be NOT conformed to this world!..."
(Romans 12:1-2)

(3) immersion with a symbolic interpretation?

(4) immersion ONCE in the "name of Jesus?

(5) immersion THRICE in the "name of the Triune Godhead?

(6) immersion {whether once or thrice} for "membership" in
their traditional assembly?

(7) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into religion
washing away their original sin?

(8) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into some covenant?

(9) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into their parent's custody
that they promise to raise them right? {into Mass Confusion?}

(10) sprinkling water on babies, admitting that their ritual is
UNscriptural, but "we do it anyway, because it is our tradition!"?

(11) pouring water onto babies or adults for Whatever
traditional reason religion "can come up with"?

Need I say more?

Amen.
 
Precious friend, thanks for asking; is there any Solution For all this Confusion?

Concerning problems with immersion / pouring / sprinkling ok = 11?

1) How Exactly is "immersion" in it be a beautiful testimony "to
the world" { modern day via internet? }, when it is only done in a
local congregation?

(2) Furthermore problem with this 'beautiful testimony ': How is immersing
young/middle-aged women Any Different than the wet t-shirt contests at
UNgodly liquor establishments? I believe God Said:

"...Be NOT conformed to this world!..."
(Romans 12:1-2)

(3) immersion with a symbolic interpretation?

(4) immersion ONCE in the "name of Jesus?

(5) immersion THRICE in the "name of the Triune Godhead?

(6) immersion {whether once or thrice} for "membership" in
their traditional assembly?

(7) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into religion
washing away their original sin?

(8) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into some covenant?

(9) sprinkling water on babies inducting them into their parent's custody
that they promise to raise them right? {into Mass Confusion?}

(10) sprinkling water on babies, admitting that their ritual is
UNscriptural, but "we do it anyway, because it is our tradition!"?

(11) pouring water onto babies or adults for Whatever
traditional reason religion "can come up with"?

Need I say more?

Amen.
14 variations, 11 problems now?

BTW my comment accurately quoted should have been

14 varieties of water baptism?

Really?

Immersing, sprinkling, pouring, infant, adult what else?
 
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“With me I think “in part” is referring to the Word, because it's the only source of revelation (knowledge and prophecy) of God. I don't think it could refer to Heaven. Because whatever it is, refers to that which is partial. "Perfect" can only refer to either Heaven or the Word, and Heaven has always been perfect.
 
The baptism en the Holy Ghost
Precious friend, simply have NEVER found, In God's Word Of Truth, this or men's baptism "of or in"
The Holy Ghost, but, I Have Found These That God Has Taught!:

Three Bible Baptisms:


In God's Context Of Prophecy/Covenants/Law for ISRAEL, Yesterday!:

►►► The Twelve Were Sent to {water} baptize! ◄◄◄

The TWO Main ( of 12 ) baptisms [ available upon request ]

A) water, For remission of sins/induction into Israeli "priesthood!":
(Matthew 3:5-6; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:3; John 1:31; Luke 7:29-30; Acts 10:37)
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38, 22:16; Ezekiel 36:25; Isaiah 52:15 AV)
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B) WITH The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders!
(Isaiah 44:3; Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8, 16:17-18;
Luke 24:49; Acts 2:17-18, 38, 8:15-17, 11:16 AV)

Prophecy / Covenants / Law for twelve tribes of Israel!

Rightly Divided (2 Timothy 2:15 AV) From “Things That Differ!” (online):

In God's Other Distinctive Context Of Mystery / GRACE! (Romans - Philemon) =

our "One apostle to the Gentiles" for The One Body Of CHRIST, Today!:

►►► Paul Was Not Sent to {water} baptize! Why Not?: ◄◄◄

Today:

Only One Baptism = "BY" The One Spirit = God's Operation,
Spiritually Identifying members In (The One Body Of) Christ!
(Ephesians 4:5; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27;
Romans 6:3-4; 1 Corinthians 12:13 AV)

Conclusion: God's ONE Baptism Today? = ONE

Or, Equals two? = water problem with God's Math! Correct?
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This has also been Very Helpful:

Water That Divides!!

One Baptism:
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