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NASB | Acts 10:48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 10:48 And he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay there for a few days. |
Subject: Is baptism necessary for salvation? |
Bible Note: 691 what is baptism Answer Bible general kalos Wed 12/12/01, 7:01pm Is baptism needed for salvation? Part One Is baptism necessary for salvation? "No. Let's examine what the Scriptures teach on this issue: "First, it is quite clear from such passages as Acts 15 and Romans 4 that no external act is necessary for salvation. Salvation is by divine grace through faith alone (Romans 3:22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30; 4:5; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:9, etc.). (NONE OF THESE PASSAGES EXCLUDES WATER BAPTISM) "If baptism were necessary for salvation, we would expect to find it stressed whenever the gospel is presented in Scripture. That is not the case, however. Peter mentioned baptism in his sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38). However, in his sermon from Solomon's portico in the Temple (Acts 3:12-26), Peter makes no reference to baptism, but links forgiveness of sin to repentance (3:19). If baptism is necessary for the forgiveness of sin, why didn't Peter say so in Acts 3? "Paul never made baptism any part of his gospel presentations. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul gives a concise summary of the gospel message he preached. There is no mention of baptism. (BUT COMPARE 1COR.15:1-4 WITH ROMANS 6:3-5 AND YOU WILL SEE THE PARALLEL, DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION!) ALONG WITH JOHN 3:3-5 BEING BORN AGAIN! In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states that "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel," thus clearly differentiating the gospel from baptism. (NO ONE WAS BAPTIZED BEFORE THE GOSPEL WAS PREACHED, AND BESIDES PAUL HAD COMPANIONS WITH HIM TO TAKE CARE OF THAT MATTER). (THIS STATE WAS MADE FOR A REASON, SEE 1 COR.1:15, AND YOU CAN BE SURE OF THIS, THAT ALL OF THE CORINTHIANS HAD BEEN BAPTIZED FOR THE REMISSION OF THEIR SINS)! "Perhaps the most convincing refutation of the view that baptism is necessary for salvation are those who were saved apart from baptism. We have no record of the apostles' being baptized, (NOT TURE JOHN 4:1-2)! yet Jesus pronounced them clean of their sins (John 15:3--note that the Word of God, (JOHN 3:5 SAYS YOU'RE WRONG) not baptism, is what cleansed them). The penitent woman (Luke 7:37-50), the paralytic man (Matthew 9:2), and the publican (Luke 18:13-14) also experienced forgiveness of sins apart from baptism. (THESE CANNOT HELP YOU, HEB 9:15-17). "The Bible also gives us an example of people who were saved before being baptized. In Acts 10:44-48, Cornelius and those with him were converted through Peter's message. That they were saved before being baptized is evident from their reception of the Holy Spirit (v. 44) and the gifts of the Spirit (v. 46) before their baptism. Indeed, it is the fact that they had received the Holy Spirit (and hence were saved) that led Peter to baptize them (cf. v. 47). (I BELIEVE THAT BEING BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS IS WHAT CONFIRMED THEIR SALVATION NOT JUST THE HOLY SPIRIT, VS.48). "In other words, we must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. "However, in his sermon from Solomon's portico in the Temple (Acts 3:12-26), Peter makes no reference to baptism, but links forgiveness of sin to repentance (3:19). Just because it's not mentioned, does not mean it's not necessary, look at Acts 8:26 Philip didn't mention baptism, but the eunuch did, so what does that tell you? You boldly say that water baptism is not necessary for salvation, 2 Tim 2:15 tells us to handle God's word right. If water baptism is from God then it's for salvation Matt 21:25, you need to answer the question in the above text before you speak. Then when water baptism is done in the NAME OF JESUS FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS, IT'S FOR SALVATION. Acts 4:12. Many of you look to the theif on the cross to try and verify your points about baptism not being necessary, but you present a big problem for yourself and others. Here's THREE POINTS TO CONSIDER! 1. The theif was able to look Jesus in the eye and speak face to face and we are not! Matt 9:6 2. The theif was forgiven before the death of Jesus, before the covenant was in effect. Heb 9:15-17. 3. Our salvation is based on the death, burial,resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the theif's was not! Those who use this event to prove that baptism is not necessary for salvation are WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! YES, "LOOPS AND HOOPS" OF GOD'S WORD. IF JESUS COMMANDED IT, YOU MUST DO IT TO BE SAVED!!!! DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT BAPTISM IN WATER HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SALVATION, ONLY LET THE BIBLE TELL YOU. ACTS 4:12 NEITHER IS THERE SALVATION IN ANY OTHER: FOR THERE IS NONE OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN, WHEREBY WE MUST BE SAVED. WATER BAPTISM IN THE NAME OF JESUS FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS, (MUST BE DONE THROUGH FAITH) LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE TO BE SAVED. YES, BY FAITH IT REMOVES SINS FROM YOUR LIVES! |