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1 | What does baptism consist? | 1 John 5:6 | charis | 23336 | ||
Dear Nolan, Greetings my friend, in Jesus' name! If I may, I would like to point out that we cannot say that any book of the Bible was written specifically for the benefit of one particular audience, unless we say it was written for God's people. For us. Even James. As to 'salvation Scriptures do not mention water baptism,' you may be correct in a specific sense, but the correlation between the *saved* and water baptism is abundant! The *saved* got baptised because it is God's will. You are right that it is not a legal requirement, but strongly (Sripturally) recommended by God and His apostles. I don't know of any law that states you must not jump from an airplane without a parachute. But it is strongly recommended by physics, common sense and a desire to live! :-) I do not believe that water baptism is a prerequisite for entry into God's favor, but on the other hand I believe we do injustice to the Word of God to consider water baptism 'optional' or 'inconsequential.' It is not a frill or token. Are we perfect upon knowing/ being known by Christ? Or, is there a subsequent walk, a growth, a washing, a purifying, a purging, a cleansing, a learning, a following, a perfecting in the Holy Spirit that brings us to the final work of sanctification, the resurrection of the dead unto eternal life? Is this walk our salvation? No! Is this walk inconsequential? No! My friend, please note that my viewpoint is not theory or philosophy, but practical experience with real people. Dealing strictly with hypotheticals, perfection IS acheived BY GOD in His unlimited timeframe. In our limited existence, I have yet to meet any individual that meets the 'description' of a perfected, saved soul. :-) Peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | What does baptism consist? | 1 John 5:6 | kalos | 23365 | ||
Charis: Peace, brother! You write: "We cannot say that any book of the Bible was written specifically for the *benefit* of one particular audience" (emphasis added). As you have worded this sentence, I cannot entirely agree or disagree with it. Specific books are "addressed" to specific groups of people. Clearly James is addressed specifically "To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations" (James 1:1 NIV). On the other hand, I would have to agree that no book of the Bible has APPLICATION to only one particular audience. GTY, kalos |
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3 | What does baptism consist? | 1 John 5:6 | Makarios | 23368 | ||
Greetings Brothers Kalos and charis! The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Philemon, and the book of Luke and Acts were only addressed to specific individuals, but as Kalos has stressed, "no book of the Bible has APPLICATION to only one particular audience." :-) Blessings to you, Nolan |
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