Baptism
To the editor: The statement, “Baptism is a sign of salvation and not a means of salvation,” appeared in “What I Must I Do To Be Saved?” (Feb. 26, 2010). In the Bible, God reveals the value of Baptism: “Noah and his family, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also . . .” (1 Peter 3:20,21) Baptism was instituted and commanded by Jesus, to be administered “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) The water of Baptism has God’s promise of salvation attached to it”: “He (God) saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.” (Titus 3:5-8) God’s promise of forgiveness is “for you and to your children and for all. . .
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To the editor:
President Obama is trying to pass his health care bill no matter what and has called for an up or down vote. He doesn’t care if only 25 percent approve his bill.
Bookstore donations
To the editor:
Southwest Minnesota State University students will accept book donations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Village across from the Freedom gas station on College Drive. The sign out front says “Factory Outlet.
Jobless pay
To the editor:
Regarding Senator Jim Bunning’s principled stand blocking extending jobless pay, all the Senator is asking for is a plan on how this will be paid for.
No health care plan for lawmakers?
To the editor:
Gov. Pawlenty vetoed the general assistance medical care bill providing health care for people earning under $8,000 per yea.
Congrats to counties for forwarding ideas
To the editor:
Kudos to the Minnesota Association of Counties for offering ideas on government redesign and reform. Everyone talks about it, but they actually have the courage to put forward some ideas.
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