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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, |
Subject: Do you have to be baptized to be saved? |
Bible Note: Actually, we could say water baptism is FORBIDDEN today. Water baptism is a WORK, and according to Romans 4:5, salvation is to the one who DOES NOT WORK, but only believes!! That's what I wrote. NOT that it was forbidden! But since we are COMPLETE in Christ (Col 2:9-10),why would someone living in the dispensation of grace WANT to be water baptized anyway? There is no "Christian water baptism" to be found in scripture. It was an OLD TESTAMENT ordinance, a Jewish purification/washing/cleansing rite. The ONE BAPTISM, by the Spirit, INTO CHRIST (which replaced your carnal ordinance), is much more glorious!! So I ask you, WHY should I be water baptized? WHERE does scripture command ME (in the dispensation of grace) to do so? |