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1 | what is baptismin the bible | Mark 16:16 | BradK | 176503 | ||
Dear elohist, I'm well aware of the verses you refer to:-) Imagine for a moment, if we looked at scripture through the wonderful eyes of Baptism. Might we exalt baptism and proclaim it to all: John 14:6- Baptism said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Baptism. Rom. 1:16- For I am not ashamed of Baptism, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who gets wet" Rom. 5:1- Therefore, having been justified by Baptism, we have peace with God through baptism" 1 Cor. 1:31- "...that as it is written He who glories, let him glory in Baptism" Gal. 2:20- "I have been crucified with baptism; it is no longer I who live, but Baptism lives in me..." Eph. 1:7- "In Baptism we have redemption through getting wet, the forgiveness of sins, according to being Baptized" Eph. 3:19- "to know the love of Baptism which passes knowledge..." Phil. 1:21- "For to me to live is Baptism, to die is gain" Phil. 3:10- "... that I may know baptism and the power of it's resurrection..." My hope is that you can see how ridiculous this would make scripture? I'm not trying to be overtly snide, but use them as an example. Though you are free to disagree, I find far too much emphasis being placed upon an ordinance! God did not give us things or ordinances. He gave us a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ. The grand subject of the pages of scripture from Genesis to Revelation are about the Lord Jesus Christ- NOT baptism! Let's proclaim Him, and Him alone:-) SpeaKing the Truth in Love, BradK |
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2 | what is baptismin the bible | Mark 16:16 | Aspiring Overseer | 176584 | ||
Brad, If God did not give an ordinance then what is the New Testament based upon? It appears from your statement that understanding God's requirements, or commandments, is not necessary for salvation. Why should baptism be rejected as needed for salvation while belief is not? Both require a person to work (do something, take action, etc.). AO |
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