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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: Explain the work of the Spirit in the OT. Why did He come upon a person and leave? |
Bible Answer: I thought the discussion about the Spirit's involvement with King Saul made my opinion position on this pretty clear but I'll try again. Upon studying God's Word (all of it) and looking at it as a whole, it becomes pretty clear that God the Father took "center stage" throughout the OT. Whereas Jesus do the same in the Gospels as portrayed by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Then, during the rest of the NT AFTER the Gospels, the Holy Spirit dominated and had His time. Now don't misunderstand, PLEASE, each of the three had a brief showing in each of these 3 phases. For example, it's suggested by some that we see Jesus in Dan 3:25 He said, "Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!" So the conclusion is all 3 of the Godhead have been involved in this world-wide program of God's getting his beloved creation back at Home with Him since the creation. But I agree with you it is rather obvious that their appearance in the different phases as mentioned above is in submission to Whomever has center stage. I hope this makes my position more clear. God bless. --Rowdy |