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NASB | Matthew 3:11 ¶ "As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:11 ¶ "As for me, I baptize you with water because of [your] repentance [that is, because you are willing to change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret your sin and live a changed life], but He (the Messiah) who is coming after me is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to remove [even as His slave]; He will baptize you [who truly repent] with the Holy Spirit and [you who remain unrepentant] with fire (judgment). [Luke 3:16] |
Bible Question:
Greetings my brothers and sisters,I have a question about something that has come up on the forum a number of times over the past few months.Could someone give me a breif explanation of Baptismal regeneration,this is something I want make sure my head is in the right place and if not I can get it there. In Christ, lionheart |
Bible Answer: Briefly, "baptismal regeneration" is the belief held by some that, the new birth occurs at the time one is baptized in water. The Churches of Christ, etc, hold to this teaching. I personally disagree with the position of "baptismal regenerationist's" My belief is that, regeneration precedes faith. It is the initial inward illuminating work of God, within the individual who previously layed spiritually dormat or dead in tresspasses and sin. (Eph. 2:1,5) Regeneration is solely the work of God. Individuals are passive in this event. Faith or trust in Christ is the evidence of regeneration having occured. Before regeneration, individuals are not aware of their need for repentance, forgiveness, or baptism. Being spiritually dead they know not of their spiritually dead condition. Hope this helps |