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1 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | disciplerami | 72732 | ||
Dear Tim, It is obvious that repentance precedes baptism, but it is also obvious that not much time has to elapse before a man is at the point to say, "look ,water, what prevents me from being baptized." I don't see Robertson making baptism something that follows salvation. The conjunction of that verse gives equal force to both to the commands to 'repent' and 'let each one of you be baptized.' You cannot be forgiven without repentance, you cannot be saved without baptism. Now some people have been so conditioned against this concept that they follow with the charge that 'this man believes in works salvation.' This is bologna. Repentance, the 'complete change of heart and life' is a much greater work [of faith] that is the simple act of submitting to immersion. My salvation is assured me through the blood of Christ. As I walk in the light, the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all unrighteousness. Every Christian understands that works salvation is impossible. But let's give God's command of baptism its due: when you are baptized into Christ you are baptized into His death....for if we are united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection. Baptismal water doesn't save, but it is at the baptismal water that God's grace saves. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved", so said Paul and Joel. Peter told the people on the day of Pentecost how to do this. "Repent and let each of you be baptized." Ananias concurs, "And now why do you delay, arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, CALLING ON HIS NAME." Baptism, as a simple act of obedient faith, is a calling on God to receive His divine grace. Peter's epistle also concurs, "Corresponding to that, Baptism now saves [not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a clean conscience] it saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." (my paraphrase). Baptism, according to 1 Peter 3:21, is your appeal to God for a clean conscience. Baptism is WHERE you first initially "call on the name of the Lord." Good day. |
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2 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | John Reformed | 73219 | ||
Dear disciplerami, If baptism is a requirement for salvation (which I don't believe it is) then God would see to it that all of His people would be baptized. Jesus said: "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." (John 6:44) Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith; "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." (Matt 1:21) God is in control of our salvation: Eph 1:11 "also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,"; Phil 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. These verses clearly show that it is God who directs our steps. Personaly, if salvation was left in my hands, I would not have a snowball's chance in Death Valley in July! I strongly suggest you place your faith in what He has done; what He is doing and what He has promised that He will do. Looking Unto Jesus, John Reformed |
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