Subject: Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? |
Bible Note: Isn't believing something we do? The issue being raised is the necessity of baptism in salvation. Men have written volumes, I assume, on the subject. Why should I cloud my mind with opinion and interpretation (your eyes just got big) from men, when I can rely on the truth provided me in God's word. He has said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away." I have faith that God has provided an accurate revelation of His word and that the common man can read and understand it without seeking writings of others. I agree it is good to consult secular writings for research purposes but the truth does not rely on these. How is what I cited out of context? Jesus was quoting scripture to Pharisees who were trying to bind the practice of washing before eating as a requirement of the law. Mark 7:8 "Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men." As I have pointed out numerous times, baptism is commanded by Jesus (therefore by God), it is commanded by the apostles, and is supported throughout the writings of the New Testament. If "Christians" neglect a command in place of a tradition, which "saved by faith only" is, what is the result? |