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NASB | Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:3 Or are you ignorant of the fact that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? |
Subject: Do you have to be baptized to be saved? |
Bible Note: Greetings Emmaus! Thanks for the response my friend! The only problem I have with your explanation is that it turns Eph. 2:8-9 into 'not totally by works' rather than 'not by works' period. :-) We both agree that real faith will work and obey. The question that I have been asking those who believe in the necessity of baptism for salvation is simply this though: Isn't there a difference between saying that "real faith will result in works" and that "works are necessary for salvation"? Eph. 2:10 definitely teaches that works will result from faith. Thus, in Eph. 2:8-10, the order is: 1) Grace 2) Faith 3) Salvation 4) Works of obedience. But, what those who teach the necessity of salvation are saying is: 1) Grace 2) Faith 3) Works 4) Salvation. Simply put, Paul does not make modify the word 'works' in any manner. He does not say that 'works of love' save. He does not say that 'some works' save. He does not say that 'works of obedience' save. He simply says, '...not by works'. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |