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1 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | sniper | 75481 | ||
Great question! Baptism saves you because it is the point at which God sees your faith and your desire in faith to be cleansed. It is just as James describes, Abraham was justified by his works and not faith alone(James 2:21-26). Let there be no misunderstanding, Paul tells us Abraham was justified by faith(Romans 4:1-5). However, James teaches us that Abraham's faith was only made alive through his works. Faith without works is dead. God has given a command, which out of faith and love we then obey. We obey out of faith and love because to obey as though we were due a payment in return is an attempt to earn the unearnable. Righteousness is not reckoned because of a work, but because of the faith behind the work. | ||||||
2 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | disciplerami | 77652 | ||
I like the way you put it. This is the very conclusion that I've come to. When I hear the command of God, I DO it. But I don't look for payment or reward for the work the way a Pharisee does. I do not even expect that the work is sufficient 'earn' me a place in heaven. I DO it because I know it is His will. I do it because he rewards a man who has faith in what he can't see. That's why is says baptism is an appeal to God for a clean conscience. Only a fool would believe that getting dipped 'in and of itself' could merit salvation. If you want to show God your faith, then go get baptized. He cares WHY you are doing it. God bless you Sniper, Disciplerami |
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