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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 do you believe is the truth about how to get saved, do you believe that it is necessary to get baptized to get saved, or do you believe that salvation is granted as soon as you believe; base your answer on your assessment of Galatians 5:4, Romans 11:2,3, I Peter 1:4,5, Romans 8:37-39? |
Bible Answer: Baptizim of the believer is because he/she would like to make an outward show of an inward comitment. The thief on the cross was not baptized yet he went to paradise. That is sufficient proof for baptisim not being necessary for salvation. We baptize out of obedience. The same reason we take comunion. It is for obedience. A new believer has turned from the old sinful life and has started a new life. They show the world this decision when they are Baptized. I believe that you get saved by repenting and believing. After all that is what Jesus said to do. Yet there was no work I did that earned me a spot in heaven. To the unbeliever I say repent and believe. To the believer I say you did nothing to earn salvation. God chose you out of His Grace. |