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NASB | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that [rescue through the flood], baptism [which is an expression of a believer's new life in Christ] now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but by an appeal to God for a good (clear) conscience, [demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, |
Bible Question: What about the thief on the cross? Has not salvation allways been according simple faith as Abraham had? |
Bible Answer: Yes, it is, what exactly is your question? Is it if the criminal on the cross can be saved by a statement of faith, why can't I? Is baptism really a necessary requirement to be saved, especially in light of what happened that day on the cross when the thief was forgiven? Is this what you are illuding too? A little more clarity so that a proper answer can be given. |