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1 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | kalos | 53980 | ||
Is baptism needed for salvation? Part Two "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) |
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2 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | Grace and Truth | 54046 | ||
"Baptism is certainly important, and required of every believer. However, the New Testament does not teach that baptism is necessary for salvation." Let's first look at the word "important" (WEBSTER'S NEW WORLD DICTONARY AND THESAURUS) say's meaning a great deal; having much significance or value 2 having, or acting as if having, power, authority, etc. THESAURUS; Weighty; said usually of things; significant, great, decisive, critical, determing, chief, paramount, primary, foremost, principal, influential, marked, of great consequence, ponderous, of importance, never to be overlooked, of note, valuable, crucial, substantial, vital, serious, grave, relevant, pressing, far-reaching, extensive, conspicuous, heavy, big-league, big; see also NECESSARY! So if all these words, give the meaning to the word "important" how can it not be necessary for salvation? Now let's look at the word "unnecessary" or "not necessary" meaning needless. (Thesaurus) a. needless, fortuitous, casual, chance, haphazard, wanton, accidental, unessential, nonessential, beside the point, irrelevant, futile, extraneous, additional, redundant, useless, exorbitant, superfluous, worthless, undesirable, optional, avoidable, objectionable, disadvantageous, random, noncompulsory,, dispenable, adventitious, without compulsion, uncalled for, gratuitous. Now with all this in view, do you want to tell us that Jesus commanded us to "do" something that has no salvicit value? |
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3 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | srbaegon | 54049 | ||
Hello Grace and Truth "Now with all this in view, do you want to tell us that Jesus commanded us to "do" something that has no salvicit value?" Yes. For example: John 13:34 (ESV) A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Absolutely no salvific value, but important and necessary. Steve |
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4 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | Grace and Truth | 54052 | ||
The bible teaches that through water baptism we get into Christ Gal 3:27, Rom.6:3,4,5; John 3:3,5 and into his kingdom, that's salvitic value. |
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5 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | McGracer | 54060 | ||
Dear Grace and Truth, This assertion, brother is simply not true. Baptism is, first and foremost, a spiritual act. Consider 1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. We are not baptized into Christ when we are dunked in water, brother. We are baptized spiritually into Christ as soon as we believe. The water is merely a physical form that represents the spiritual truth. This is the heart of Gal 3:27 and Rom 6:3-5. These passages do not mention water whatsoever. They are speaking of spiritual truth. Jesus well explains the meaning of John 3:3,5 in verse 6. That which is born of flesh is flesh - you are first born surrounded by a sack of water. At birth, the water breaks and then you are born. That is flesh birth. That which is born of Spirit is spirit. God caused us a new spirit to be born in us at new birth and He indwells that spirit. Jesus' words had nothing whatsoever to do with being dunked in water. Dear brother, do not mistake the picture for the reality. Water baptism is a physical picture of your very real union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. As He physically died, you were spiritually dead. As He was physically buried, you were spiritually buried. As He physically rose from the dead, you have been (past tense) spiritually raised from the dead to walk in the newness of life - Rom 6:4. This is spiritual truth and H2O cannot save you. Only Christ can save you. Being spiritually baptized by the Holy Spirit into Christ is what saves you, not getting your body wet. Please don't mistake the two. One represents the other, therefore one is lesser than the other. One is reality, one is a symbol. Please don't make them equal. McGracer |
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6 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | Grace and Truth | 54064 | ||
I've heard this before also. But when one believes the gospel, after hearing it romans 10:17; Heb 11:6, he repents of his sins Luke 13:3,5 he confesses the name of Jesus Christ to be the Son of God, who was raised from the dead Acts 8:37;Matt10:33, then is baptized (in the name of Jesus Christ) Acts 4:12, for the remission of his sins Acts 2:38; 22:16. This is what was done in the first century and it still applies today. You may not believe it, but that doesn't make it not true. Maybe you can answer this question about baptism, in Matt 21:25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? |
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