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NASB | Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:1 What shall we say [to all this]? Should we continue in sin and practice sin as a habit so that [God's gift of] grace may increase and overflow? |
Subject: Scripture supporting Sprinkling/Immersio |
Bible Note: The thief on the cross, next to Jesus, destroys your concept. God is no respecter of persons and Jesus said the following. Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Your reference to baptism, Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Yes, you are absolutely right that is what Scripture says, but it also says the following. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. The second half of this verse, “but he that believeth not shall be damned”; makes the word baptized parenthetical since it isn’t mentioned in the second half of the verse. The follows example and the numerous verses put all the emphasis on grace by faith; one, being the most popular, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Theoretically, the way I see it, the one who “is trusting” in something that they have done, i.e. their water baptism, apart from grace through faith alone in Christ alone, isn’t really saved in the first place. Secondly, if a person isn’t really saved, I could never convince them because that’s the work of the Holy Spirit. John 16:7-9 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9Of sin, because they believe not on me; This topic has been hashed around so long on the forum, really all one needs to do it type baptism in the search window and there will be hours of study presented by people that know a lot more then I do! Have a nice day, CDBJ |