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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: Dear Tamara, A belated welcome to the forum sister. In response to reconciling the scripture you have referenced with baptismal requirements for salvation, may I present these thoughts to you? Circumcision was and is no longer the covenant requirement. The covenant is now of grace as implied by Galatians 5:6, faith working thorough love. God will always have his chosen by grace that will not fall away eternally as implied in Romans 11:5. The verses in 1 Peter support that God’s chosen, though chosen, will still endure various trials for reasons specified but again, will not fall away permanently being guarded through faith by God’s power. Romans 8:38 also supports the fact that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God though that same faith. As I see it, they all stand together to show the grace of God toward His chosen. In salvation, nothing other than God’s grace is a factor. Our obedience to baptism is a response or a reaction for lack of better terms to that grace. We love because He first loved us. And as an added thought, to the question of; “do you believe that salvation is granted as soon as you believe”, may I quote the following? Romans 8:28-33: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. It’s very difficult to reconcile single verses with one another when in context with others they support the one and the same thing therefore not needing to be reconciled, salvation by grace alone through faith alone through Christ alone. Just some thoughts... Stand in His grace, WOS |