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1 | why is baptism important | 2 Cor 5:17 | Morant61 | 22522 | ||
Support.................................... Greetings Nolan! I fully agree with what you wrote about Acts 2:38. You mentioned that "for the forgiveness of sins" can mean "because of the forgiveness of sins." Here are some Biblical examples of this fact which I have previously posted: ************************************* 2) There are reasons to believe that "for the forgiveness of sins" does not express result, but rather expresses the ground or reason for baptism. The preposition translated as ‘for’ in Acts 2:38 is sometimes used in this way. Consider the following examples and notice that two of them involve baptism (additional evidence that Acts 2:38 should be translated as "on the basis or grounds of the forgiveness of your sins): a) Matthew 3:11 - "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." b) Matthew 12:41 - "The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now one greater than Jonah is here." Allow me to address Mt. 12:41 first. The phrase "repented at the preaching of Jonah" uses the same preposition (eis) as does Acts 2:38. Obviously, the preaching of Jonah was the basis of their repentance, not the other way around. The other example illustrates the same thing and it involves baptism. In Mt. 3:11, baptism did not produce repentance. Rather, repentance was the grounds for baptism. **************************************** Great comments my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | why is baptism important | 2 Cor 5:17 | Makarios | 22525 | ||
Thank you for the support, my friend! I fully agree with your Matthew 3:11 and 12:41 examples, which were excellent! I pray that you were able to enjoy your short but well-deserved break! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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