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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: Baptism by water is not necessary |
Bible Note: 1peter 3:21,does affirm acts 2:38 where peter tells the people who asked him what must they do..Peter repled repent and be baptized in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the remmission of sin(baptism the greek is bapiso which means immersed)and yes it also goes with matt.28:19, it is not a symbol but an act of obediance to the will of GOD as JESUS did in matt.13:3 where he(JESUS WAS BAPTIZED) this should help you to better understand.. baptism is the act of obediance.. |