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1 | 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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2 | 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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