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1 | Are we saying the same thing? | Matt 7:13 | zyph | 8983 | ||
A necessary work is not the same as something exchanged for salvation. Jesus did it all - including baptism - "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness." Matthew 3:15 The fact that it was necessary for the spotless Son of God to be baptised - a ritual which illustrates the washing away of sin - indicates that baptism is to be performed by Christians where possible. His baptism stands in place for those who didn't know or couldn't. Just because He fulfilled the law doesn't mean we no longer have to. He set an example for us. Psalm 23:3 "He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." God's name, and our well-being are dependent upon obeying His instructions. Of course we are sinful by nature, but He provides BOTH justification AND sanctification. In His strength, we can progressively overcome. (Just ask an alcoholic who attends AA.) It is not earning salvation to accept the grace provided by God to deal with besetting sins. There is cleansing AND power. The closer we come to God, the worse we see ourselves, and we want to be good. He has said He will write the law in our hearts. So, when I am baptised because of Jesus' example, I am simply following the Shepherd, not earning anything. | ||||||
2 | Are we saying the same thing? | Matt 7:13 | sharp | 8988 | ||
You read scriptures, may be that you don't understand what James said. I know you didn't understand my words because I did not say nor do I believe that we earn anything. Sharp P.S. read the last letter over SLOWLY |
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