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41361 | What is the Lord teaching in this verse? | Matt 7:6 | Kblevins | 2611 | ||
What is the Lord teaching in this verse? | ||||||
41362 | Is baptism needed for salvation? Part 0 | 1 Pet 3:21 | kalos | 2608 | ||
Is baptism needed for salvation? First Part (Part Zero) . . . Follow-up to the question: "Do you have to be baptized to be saved?" Also, a reply to the note: "But what about those places that it is p...?" Excuse me, but it is not my practice to pick and choose what I like and leave out the rest. . . . Is baptism necessary for salvation? By John MacArthur . . . No. Let's examine what the Scriptures teach on this issue: . . . First, it is quite clear from such passages as Acts 15 and Romans 4 that no external act is necessary for salvation. Salvation is by divine grace through faith alone (Romans 3:22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30; 4:5; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:9, etc.). . . . If baptism were necessary for salvation, we would expect to find it stressed whenever the gospel is presented in Scripture. That is not the case, however. Peter mentioned baptism in his sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38). However, in his sermon from Solomon's portico in the Temple (Acts 3:12-26), Peter makes no reference to baptism, but links forgiveness of sin to repentance (3:19). If baptism is necessary for the forgiveness of sin, why didn't Peter say so in Acts 3? . . . Paul never made baptism any part of his gospel presentations. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul gives a concise summary of the gospel message he preached. There is no mention of baptism. In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states that "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel," thus clearly differentiating the gospel from baptism. That is difficult to understand if baptism is necessary for salvation. If baptism were part of the gospel itself, necessary for salvation, what good would it have done Paul to preach the gospel, but not baptize? No one would have been saved. Paul clearly understood baptism to be separate from the gospel, and hence in no way efficacious for salvation. . . . Perhaps the most convincing refutation of the view that baptism is necessary for salvation are those who were saved apart from baptism. We have no record of the apostles' being baptized, yet Jesus pronounced them clean of their sins (John 15:3--note that the Word of God, not baptism, is what cleansed them). The penitent woman (Luke 7:37-50), the paralytic man (Matthew 9:2), and the publican (Luke 18:13-14) also experienced forgiveness of sins apart from baptism. . . . The Bible also gives us an example of people who were saved before being baptized. In Acts 10:44-48, Cornelius and those with him were converted through Peter's message. That they were saved before being baptized is evident from their reception of the Holy Spirit (v. 44) and the gifts of the Spirit (v. 46) before their baptism. Indeed, it is the fact that they had received the Holy Spirit (and hence were saved) that led Peter to baptize them (cf. v. 47). . . . One of the basic principles of biblical interpretation is the analogia scriptura, the analogy of Scripture. In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And since the Bible doesn't contradict itself, any interpretation of a specific passage that contradicts the general teaching of the Bible is to be rejected. Since the general teaching of the Bible is, as we have seen, that baptism and other forms of ritual are not necessary for salvation, no individual passage could teach otherwise. Thus we must look for interpretations of those passages that will be in harmony with the general teaching of Scripture. With that in mind, let's look briefly at some passages that appear to teach that baptism is required for salvation. . . . (To be continued) |
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41363 | Is baptism needed for salvation? (One.) | 1 Pet 3:21 | kalos | 2607 | ||
Part II. . . . In Acts 2:38, Peter appears to link forgiveness of sins to baptism. But there are at least two plausible interpretations of this verse that do not connect forgiveness of sin with baptism. It is possible to translate the Greek preposition eis "because of," or "on the basis of," instead of "for." It is used in that sense in Matthew 3:11; 12:41; and Luke 11:32. It is also possible to take the clause "and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ" as parenthetical. Support for that interpretation comes from that fact that "repent" and "your" are plural, while "be baptized" is singular, thus setting it off from the rest of the sentence. If that interpretation is correct, the verse would read "Repent (and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ) for the forgiveness of your sins." Forgiveness is thus connected with repentance, not baptism, in keeping with the consistent teaching of the New Testament (cf. Luke 24:47; John 3:18; Acts 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; Ephesians 5:26). . . . Mark 16:16, a verse often quoted to prove baptism is necessary for salvation, is actually a proof of the opposite. Notice that the basis for condemnation in that verse is not the failure to be baptized, but only the failure to believe. Baptism is mentioned in the first part of the verse because it was the outward symbol that always accompanied the inward belief. I might also mention that many textual scholars think it unlikely that vv. 9-20 are an authentic part of Mark's gospel. We can't discuss here all the textual evidence that has caused many New Testament scholars to reject the passage. But you can find a thorough discussion in Bruce Metzger, et al., A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, pp. 122-128, and William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Mark, pp. 682-687. . . . Water baptism does not seem to be what Peter has in view in 1 Peter 3:21. The English word "baptism" is simply a transliteration of the Greek word baptizo, which means "to immerse." Baptizo does not always refer to water baptism in the New Testament (cf. Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; 7:4; 10:38-39; Luke 3:16; 11:38; 12:50; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; 11:16; 1 Corinthians 10:2; 12:13). Peter is not talking about immersion in water, as the phrase "not the removal of dirt from the flesh" indicates. He is referring to immersion in Christ's death and resurrection through "an appeal to God for a good conscience," or repentance. . . . I also do not believe water baptism is in view in Romans 6 or Galatians 3. I see in those passages a reference to the baptism in the Holy Spirit (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:13). For a detailed exposition of those passages, I refer you to my commentaries on Galatians and Romans, or the tapes of my sermons on Galatians 3 and Romans 6. . . . In Acts 22:16, Paul recounts the words of Ananias to him following his experience on the Damascus road: "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name." It is best to connect the phrase "wash away your sins" with "calling on His name." If we connect it with "be baptized," the Greek participle epikalesamenos ("calling") would have no antecedent. Paul's sins were washed away not by baptism, but by calling on His name. . . . Baptism is certainly important, and required of every believer. However, the New Testament does not teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. . . . (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/baptism.htm) © 2000 Grace to You |
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41364 | What is guilt? | Rom 8:1 | Searchingfortruth | 2716 | ||
Is feeling guilty a natural tendency for our conscience or does it mean that I am not completely trusting in the Lord's grace and forgiveness for my wrongdoings? | ||||||
41365 | This is true... | Col 2:16 | TerryM | 2587 | ||
This is true...we were talking about the motives of a Christian. Maybe I'm using the word wrong here...help me out. Before we are created, God has a specific plan/purpose for us to fulfill. Some people are predestined to do certain things. Before He can use us to further this plan, we have to be in a "place" in our spiritual lives. To get us to that "place" God will frustrate our plans until we end up right where He wants us. Everything will fail until there is nothing or no one else but God. When we are at this "place", and we allow ourselves to be put on the potter's wheel, then God can mold and shape us into the vessel He chooses. Now...I do believe we have some responsibility in this...we must take a step and make that decision to be molded. But I also believe that if God predetermined that he would use me for a specific plan, then He NEEDS me to get to that "place" so He can use me for that purpose. I didn't say GOD needs to work in our hearts, I said He needs us to do certain things so that He can use us. And the way that we can become that vessel is through teaching, studying and worship, which leads to an intimate relationship with God. Am I making sense? |
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41366 | Did the Amplified come from Wescott and | Bible general Archive 1 | RevC | 2598 | ||
Is The amplified bible is a takeoff of the ASB or NASB? Did the Amplified come from Wescott and Hort? Isnt Wescott and Hort full of errors? Didnt the main translator of the NASB refute the version based on the fact that the Wescott and Hort text was used? | ||||||
41367 | Why was Christ baptized? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 2573 | ||
The Bible SAYS Christ was baptized for what purpose? I.e., according to the clear record of Scripture, why was Christ baptized? Someone at this Forum has written: When Christ was baptized, "He showed us what we must do in order to inherit the kingdom of God." Did He? All my life I have heard that Jesus was baptized in order to set an example for us to follow. Was He? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE PLAINLY SAY about the purpose of His baptism? | ||||||
41368 | So are you saying | Josh 19:40 | TerryM | 2570 | ||
So are you saying that it was an oversight that that John left Dan out of the listing? That those sealed are any 144,000? That John was not referring literally to the tribes of Israel but just those who believe in Him? If so, then why list any tribe at all it is just "heavenly picture if the Church"? Dont' get me wrong. I am not questioning the validity of your answer. I am just not throughly convinced that it is as simple as that. Why do people always say not to take Revelation literally? How do we know what to take literally and what not to take literally? Am I to believe that those who reject God will be consumed in a "lake of fire", that the priests of God and Christ "shall reign with him 1000 years", that no man will be able to buy or sell unless he has "the mark or the name of the beast", but not that the tribe of Dan be included among the "sealed servants of our God"? |
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41369 | Ok...I got you now. | 1 Corinthians | TerryM | 2559 | ||
Ok...I got you now. I like the idea of knowing that God, knowing that we will reject Him and cause Him pain, still loves us enough to give us a second chance. Which brings to mind another question concerning the "lake of fire". Will those who will spend eternity in the lake of fire be tormented eternally or will this judgement result in a "second death"? I am a little confused on this point. |
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41370 | Devotional Topics for boys ages 8-11? | Matt 22:36 | Stan Smith | 2561 | ||
I am an active leader in the Awana program at our local church. I am scheduled to give a 15-20 minute devotional to the PALS group next week (4/11/01). The audience is young boys in 3rd through 5th/6th grade. Looking for interesting, scripture based, topics to encourage and share God's principles with the boys. Specifically, principles for practical livng. Any ideas/topics would be welcomed. Thanks folks and God Bless !! |
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41371 | Salvation comes by asking for it. | John 3:3 | Chucky1146 | 2728 | ||
I forgot to give the Bible reference to my statement about being save befor Being Baptized... With the mouth confession is made unto salvation. |
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41372 | You are saved when you accept Christ . | John 3:5 | Chucky1146 | 2568 | ||
I believe that you have to be baptized, but I believe when you accept Christ as Lord you are saved, then it is a command to be baptized. The order is Repent, Accept, and be baptized. 1. Repent- Sorry for your sins, turn in another direction 2.Accept- Ask Jesus to come into your heart,I believe that Jesus is the Son of God. At this point I believe you are saved. If you are not around water you can't be baptized, and if you died at this point you would not go to Hell, but you should get baptized as soon as you can 3.Be Baptized- The third command, but you are all ready saved. |
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41373 | Holman Bible: Critical or Majority Text? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 2534 | ||
Hey Hank, what group of greek manscripts did the translators use for the Holman Bible; Critical Text or Majority Text? | ||||||
41374 | Do you have to be baptized to be saved? | 1 Pet 3:21 | Chucky1146 | 2544 | ||
Do you have to be baptized to be saved? | ||||||
41375 | is there a specific scripture? | Matthew | Sundrop | 2530 | ||
my view is that Adam and Eve were created in the same way God created the angels-so why are they treated differently than the angels and what scripture are you using to say yes? Or were the angels created diffrently than man what scripture? I'm not looking for an opinion but would like to know if we can find this answer in the Word.Thanks. |
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41376 | Using magic in church, is it sorcery? | Deut 18:10 | Kentuckywoman2 | 2563 | ||
Do you think magic should be used in church? | ||||||
41377 | Using magic in church, is it sorcery? | Acts 19:19 | Kentuckywoman2 | 2555 | ||
Do you think magic should be used in church? | ||||||
41378 | Your exegesis of Ecclesiastes 12:!3? | Eccl 12:13 | Hank | 2518 | ||
The NASB phrasing in Ecclesiastes 12:13 "because this applies to every person" strikes me as curious. Most versions render it "this is the whole [duty] of man" or something very similiar. What's your exegesis? | ||||||
41379 | What is beryl? | Dan 10:6 | judfre | 2506 | ||
What is beryl? | ||||||
41380 | Please help me find numbers with the mea | Bible general Archive 1 | DKR | 2737 | ||
I would like to be shown the numbers with the saying. example #6/man.I'm told it can be found in Bible Text. Thanks Rosemary Decker |
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