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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: Hello Dispiclerami Your Greek grammer is correct here. No argument. But let's back up. What was baptism for? Matthew 3:6 (ESV) and they were baptized by [John] in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Mark 1:4 (ESV) John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The message was of repentance. The people confessed their sins and were baptized to demonstrate their commitment. At Pentecost, Peter picks up on this formula with the application to the Lord Jesus. Repent, then be baptized as an open acknowledgement of that repentance. In neither case is the act of baptism the saving agent. Rather it is the faith of the individual who repents from sin and to God/Christ. In 1 Peter 3:20-21, Peter makes the same application. Noah had faith in God and was saved by the flood. We have our faith in the Lord Jesus and are saved by baptism--not that it can do anything of itself, but it represents in Whom we put our trust. Steve |