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1 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | CDBJ | 75526 | ||
Greetings srprimeaux, and welcome to the forum. You almost make it sound like you have put all your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and what he did for your salvation instead of trusting a little bit in some thing that you did, like baptism. I’m just pulling your chain you have it right and stick to it. You seem pretty sound for only having known the Lord for five years. You will run into many different types on this forum and not all are saved by biblical standards. Don’t let any sway you from a solid undivided faith in Jesus and you will fair out well. Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Notice in verse 21; but he that doeth the will of my Father? People are always trying to explain what the will of God is and the works we should be doing in order to have salvation; such things like baptism, keeping the law etc. you name it. Jesus tells us very plainly the work that the Father wants us to do, and none of the assumed human efforts are listed. There was a well-meaning group that assumed they had to do something to be recognized in God’s eyes so they ask Jesus a question. John 6:28-29 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. No baptism, no law, no self-righteousness, Jesus is saying in effect God doesn’t need your help to save you all you need to do is get your thinking straight and completely trust in the one God sent, His Son. With a plan like that Jesus gets all the credit and we can take none of the credit ourselves because of something we did. Have a nice Day, CDBJ |
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2 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | srprimeaux | 75533 | ||
Thanks for the encouragement, CDBJ! I liked the way you put it. I tried for 4 years before I knew Christ to become "perfect" and try my best to "buy God's love" by being baptized, trying to live the right way, etc... But, I always found myself failing left and right. It was not until I realized that it is the grace of God that teaches us holiness in Titus.... Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (12) teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age When I discovered the grace of God that teaches, an amazing thing happened...I actually started to be taught! It was so awesome! I remember someone told me that if I would stop trying to live to "perfect" I'll then know what it's like to actually live the life God wants me to live. So, I laid my life at His feet and gave it up. And I am so glad that I did. I'm not against baptism, I hope people don't think I am. I believe baptism is like marriage...a testimony of one's love to the Savior and obedience to His Word...but it does not save anyone from hell, for it is written... Eph. 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. It is written again.... Titus 3:5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Now, I can truly sing the song, "Amazing Grace" and understand it. Again....thanks for the post and your encouragment. In Christ, SRP |
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3 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | CDBJ | 75583 | ||
Greetings, It’s good to hear your testimony and how you came to Christ. I always have liked the story of Martin Luther and the struggle he went through before the Lord revealed the truth to him. He had tried every thing imaginable and could never gain the assurance of his salvation, until the Lord revealed to him the following Scripture. Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. There will be many that will try to dissuade you from faith along in Christ along but stand fast. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. There are many that have gone this route and the possibility is there or Paul wouldn’t have given the admonition. Some sure give convincing arguments, with Scripture, but when this happens we have to fall back on the simple truth of the gospel. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. I sure am glad that Paul used only the word believeth in this verse because it boils off all of the dross that man would like to add and leaves nothing but the pure fact. I always like to share a portion of truth found in the book of John regarding the whole reason behind John writing his book. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. That verse 31 sure eliminates all of the extracurricular activity that people like to add. Keep up the study habit and, 1 Thes. 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. CDBJ |
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