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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. |
Subject: Faith plus Baptism or Faith alone? |
Bible Note: Greetings Disciplerami! As I understand it my friend, 'works in keeping with repentance' done as a condition to receive salvation, are still just works! In my view, 'works in keeping with repentance' are done as a result of salvation, and are not necessary to receive salvation. I just don't see any way that you can make any kind of 'work' necessary for salvation, but then say that 'works' are not the cause of salvation. If they are 'necessary' for salvation, they are at least part of the cause of salvation. Yet, Scripture continually says, 'not by works' at all. This is where we differ on this issue. When I say that baptism is not necessary for salvation, I do not mean that we are not commanded to be baptized. I simply mean that I do not have to get baptized to be saved, but once I am saved, I am expected to obey Christ and be baptized. Have a great day my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |