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NASB | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad and easy to travel is the path that leads the way to destruction and eternal loss, and there are many who enter through it. |
Bible Question:
Greetings Sharp! You said in your post: "It is true that water itself does not contain any saving virtue, but God has chosen to include it in His plan of salvation." It may be that we are saying the same thing, but simply aren't making ourselves clear. Let me state again what I am trying to say: 1) Baptism is important, since it was commanded by Christ. I don't think anyone on this forum is saying that baptism is unimportant. I know I'm not! 2) Baptism does not in any way contribute to or take away from our salvation. In other words, one does not have to be baptized to be saved. 3) Baptism is a outward testimony of what God has already done in saving us. If this is what you are saying as well, then I agree with you one hundred percent. However, if you are saying that baptism is necessary for salvation, then I would disagree with you one hundred percent. That would be making a work necessary for salvation and Scripture is clear that we can do nothing to earn salvation. Let me know if you agree with the above statement, then we can proceed from that point. p.s. - I think your reference is Luke 7:30! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
Bible Answer: Yes baptism is important, but it is part of salvation not just something that we do later. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is part of salvation also it is the Spirit that raises us into our new life. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call. Also called gift in the scpritures. In 1Cor. Paul said, if you have not the Spirit of Christ you are none of his. Sharp |