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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: A person is saved by faith, but read James 2:24. This is the only place in the Bible that you will find the words faith and alone together. "Not by faith alone" God must see our faith, otherwise it is a dead faith. You will understand this if take James chapter 2 at face value. Abraham was not due a favor for his works(Romans 4), thus his faith saved him. Abraham's faith would never had been known were it not for his works(James 2). We work(obey, heed,etc.) because we love God and have faith in Him, but we do not expect a payment for our work. We only are doing what a faithful servant should do. |