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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: How Does Baptism Save? |
Bible Note: SRP, We agree that Jesus is the Savior, not the baptism. We also agree that baptism is not a removal of dirt from the flesh. We can both plainly read that in the verse. However, I choose to believe what else can be plainly read in the verse, "Baptism now saves you." There is an explanation within the verse which fits with Jesus as the Savior. Baptism is an "appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrecton of Jesus Christ."(NASB) The verse does not say that water has a magical power, or that it is merely a bath. The verse does not say that baptism is a testimony of something that has already happened. It does say "Baptism now saves you...through an appeal to God for a clean conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." Please refer to my first answer to the question for further explanation of faith. |