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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: How Does Baptism Save? |
Bible Answer: Great question! Baptism saves you because it is the point at which God sees your faith and your desire in faith to be cleansed. It is just as James describes, Abraham was justified by his works and not faith alone(James 2:21-26). Let there be no misunderstanding, Paul tells us Abraham was justified by faith(Romans 4:1-5). However, James teaches us that Abraham's faith was only made alive through his works. Faith without works is dead. God has given a command, which out of faith and love we then obey. We obey out of faith and love because to obey as though we were due a payment in return is an attempt to earn the unearnable. Righteousness is not reckoned because of a work, but because of the faith behind the work. |