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NASB | Romans 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:4 We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways]. |
Subject: What if you don't obey that command? |
Bible Note: Hi Mbooker! I think this is the first time we have spoken. I love the loving spirit you have that comes out so strong in your post! I, as you, also like to make the distinction between water baptism and the other two scriptural aspects of baptism. I was saved and received water baptism in a church that baptized folks when they joined the church. I think it was several weeks before I was baptized, because until I came forward for church membership, I was not even a “candidate” for water baptism. The way I see things now, that seems to be wrong, as I see water baptism and church membership as two different issues. I see nothing wrong with water baptism being a requirement for church membership, but I have a big problem with church membership being a requirement for a born again believer being baptized in water because they have already been baptized into the body of Christ anyway (1Co 12:13). God bless! retxar |