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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: Interesting view that veiwing these scriptures as opposing arguments is tough, but you did not reconcile the scriptures in question. I already agree that salvation is by faith alone, by grace alone. Are these really different aspects of God's grace, or are they irreconcilable? |
Bible Answer: Baptism represents repentance. We bury our old life for His new life. So, the reference here is to remind us that we no longer live according to our past sinful desires, but to the resurrected life in Christ. |