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1 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | stjones | 66574 | ||
Hi, Teacher, Yes, you did come up with some preposterous examples. But you avoided responding to the ones I provided which deal specifically with salvation apart from baptism. The passage in Acts was Acts 16:29-31. As I said in the original post, it answers the question "what must I do to be saved?": "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved". End of answer. Baptism is not part of the answer; it is part of the jailer's response to the answer. But I have another problem which I mentioned in another post. Is there any example anywhere in the Bible of someone baptizing himself or herself? No; not even Jesus baptized himself. Baptism requires the participation of another person. If baptism is a prerequisite for salvation then God is unwilling or unable to save without human assistance. This is clearly contrary to the whole of Scripture. Please respond to this point. And please comment on the passage in Joel 2, the thief on the cross, and Peter's quoting of Joel 2 at Pentecost. Joel said "all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved". No mention of baptism. The thief called on the name of Lord and was saved. No baptism. If Joel's words - confirmed by the thief's experience - were not applicable, why did Peter quote them in his speech? Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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2 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | Teacher | 66626 | ||
You fail to realize that baptism and its purpose is part of what must be believed in. Can we just take one passage of scripture and conclude that it contains all the truth? NO! We must look at all passages of scripture that deal with a certain subject, examine the context of these passages, and come to a conclusion. All of the issues you want me to comment on have been dealt with at length, as some of the seasoned members of the forum will attest to. You may decide to believe what you want. I would hope that you would study further ALL scripture dealing with whatever issue you have questions on before arriving at a conclusion. |
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3 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | stjones | 66631 | ||
Hi, Teacher; I had hoped you might see that I have indeed spent considerable time studying this and discussing it with others. I thought you might have new insight on the issues I raised. Thanks just the same. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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4 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | Teacher | 66632 | ||
The truth is still the truth, Indiana. It never changes. If you feel you have arrived at the truth then nothing more needs to be said. Would you agree? | ||||||
5 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | stjones | 66633 | ||
I hope I never feel that I have mastered God and his Truth. | ||||||
6 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66637 | ||
Dear Indy, Greetings in Jesus' name! Just to let you know that I see that you did a balanced research, and asked some pertinent questions. The only One able to consider ALL Scripture is God. But you did a commendable job, for a 'mere' Christian! :-) (apologies to C.S. Lewis) Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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7 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | stjones | 66643 | ||
Greetings, friend charis; Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. As for being a '"mere" Chrisitan', that's about as high an earthly title as I could aspire to. Don't stay up too late. ;-) Peace and grace, Indy |
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