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NASB | Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:9 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. |
Bible Question:
If the Bible says Baptism is essential to salvation, then why do some believe that Baptism is not neccessary for salvation? Scripture references: Mark 16:16- Jesus said: "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved". Acts 2:38- Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Luke 3:21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened up - and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from Heaven. "You are My Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased". I don't want to leave anything out of what Jesus said to do and all the examples of people in the Bible that were baptized, for remission of sins and salvation. Thank you for your responses on this matter. |
Bible Answer: Baptism is a symbolic act of faith, being clensed by the blood of Jesus Christ. I do not believe that it is necessary to be baptized in order to be saved by the grace of God. I do reccomend it as it is a very special time in a Christians life. Read Luke 23:39-43. The criminal who is speaking in verse 40 was not baptized. He asked Jesus to remember him when he came into His kingdom. The way to salvation is to recognize our sin and that we are in need of forgiveness. Second we must believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the cost for our sin. Thirdly we must ask for His forgiveness. The criminal did all of this and Jesus promised him that he would be in paradise with Him that day. We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by acts of baptism or anything else. |