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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: Greetings, It’s good to hear your testimony and how you came to Christ. I always have liked the story of Martin Luther and the struggle he went through before the Lord revealed the truth to him. He had tried every thing imaginable and could never gain the assurance of his salvation, until the Lord revealed to him the following Scripture. Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. There will be many that will try to dissuade you from faith along in Christ along but stand fast. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. There are many that have gone this route and the possibility is there or Paul wouldn’t have given the admonition. Some sure give convincing arguments, with Scripture, but when this happens we have to fall back on the simple truth of the gospel. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. I sure am glad that Paul used only the word believeth in this verse because it boils off all of the dross that man would like to add and leaves nothing but the pure fact. I always like to share a portion of truth found in the book of John regarding the whole reason behind John writing his book. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. That verse 31 sure eliminates all of the extracurricular activity that people like to add. Keep up the study habit and, 1 Thes. 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. CDBJ |