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NASB | Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:7 By faith [with confidence in God and His word] Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his family. By this [act of obedience] he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith. [Gen 6:13-22] |
Subject: Just what is the purpose of baptism? |
Bible Note: Thanks for your words of support. I'm only a vessel trying to shine the light on God's Word. Please believe me, and this is meant for everyone's reading. I'm NOT trying to say that baptism is a work or part of a system of earning something, least of all our Salvation. What I am trying to say is that baptism is the defining moment in our christianity when we start a whole new relationship of total submission to God in accordance with His Terms and Conditions. This baptism is very closely related to the "dipping" of Naaman, demonstrating the same quality of submission. Also similar to the total submission required of a grown man who wanted to become a Jew. Notice here again, God provides a demonstration to show us just how submissive and vulnerable a man really is in this scenario, just check Gen 34:24 All who went out of the gate of his city listened to Hamor and to his son Shechem, and every male was circumcised, all who went out of the gate of his city. Gen 34:25 Now it came about on the third day, when they were in pain, that two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, each took his sword and came upon the city unawares, and killed every male. Gen 34:26 They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah from Shechem's house, and went forth. That's the point of this whole concept to God, our submission completely and totally. And to think He's letting us off easy with a mere baptism in a tub of water. How can we refuse such a simple act? He just wants us to show the world that He truly is our Lord and King. I hope to see other posts from around the Forum. God bless. Rowdy |