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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, |
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Bible Note: disciplerami, Most on the forum would not use the word sacramental, but as you might suspect from my profile, I am a scaramental kind of guy. I would say that immersion is the preferred method when possible, but pouring or even sprinkling in very rare cases of illness are acceptable and within the most acient practices of the Church. See the link below for a good expanation and documentation of where I stand on the question of immersion and the other methods. http://www.catholic.com/library/Baptism_Immersion_Only.asp Of course mine is a minority position on the forum, but you know about that place I think. :-) Emmaus |