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1 | Isn't baptism needed for salvation? | Mark 16:16 | Remdo | 111134 | ||
The scripture you stated along with 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38, Matt. 28:19, and John 3:5 indicate that baptism is an important part of our salvation. Nothing in the water itself saves, but it is "the pledge of a good conscience toward God." ( 1 Peter 3:21). Some have called it the "Demonstration of Devotion", much like a wedding ceremony. I think there are two important things to remember: 1) There are no examples in the New Testatment church of any "unbaptized" believers. All converts followed their decision to believe in Christ with baptism. 2) Jesus himself was baptized. Not for salvation, but as an example and also to recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit. (John1:32-33) To add briefly, some point out that the theif on the Cross was never baptized. This is true. That is why I carefully worded the above statement with "The New Testament Church" which was started after Christ's death. |
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2 | Isn't baptism needed for salvation? | Mark 16:16 | kalos | 111156 | ||
Why was Jesus baptized? Jesus Himself plainly answered the question when he said "to fulfill all righteousness." Matt 3:14-15 NASB But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us TO FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS ." Then he permitted Him. (Emphasis added.) Nowhere does the Bible say Jesus was baptized in order to set us an example that we too should be baptized. |
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