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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:
My take on this is that back during Peter's time people where baptized shortly after conversion. They made a pledge or statement of belief on Christ at the time they were baptized. This was part of the "appeal to God for a good conscience" which is what actually allowed Peter to say that "baptism now saves you." Am I in the ballpark? Thanks! Huron |
Bible Answer: I'd tend to agree with you. Clearly Peter cannot be thinking something far different from what Paul said in Romans 6:4 (scripture explains scripture). But it is interesting to contrast and compare the salvation of Noah in the ark with the salvation that we enjoy. It appears that that is the comparison (or type) that Peter is talking about here. In Him, Doc PS How are we to "shoot an e-mail" off to you (in your profile) if you don't have your e-mail address there? :-) |
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