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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: Someone offers me a check for 1mil, says it is free, no strings attatched. The check is buried in the back yard 3 feet under the apple tree. If I go dig it up, did I earn it or is it still a free gift. I submit it is still free. Someone gives me 1mil for my birthday, I didn't earn it, however, I had to meet the condition to receive it, namely it was my birthday. Same with baptism, I repent and get baptized as a response to the Gospel, God freely gives me salvation, I simply met the condition to receive it. I know we're beating a dead horse, but that's how I see it. I do appreciate this forum, it is interesting and most everyone seems to be thoughtful and cordial. Thanks, arrow1 |