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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 Steve, If you are saying that baptism is the way to show one's faith in God, then I agree. Baptism, would typically be a demonstration of repentance -- but not necessarily, since some people just do the outward show. The only thing I want you to clarify is when are the sins washed away by the blood: before or during baptism? You asked what baptism is FOR? Good question. Baptism is FOR the remission of sins, just as Christ blood was shed FOR/WITH A VIEW TO remission of sins (Mt 26:26-28), and just as John's baptism was FOR the remission of sins. In John 3, after Jesus told Nicodemus the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit, the narrative speaks of John baptizing in the Aenon river and then a discussion on purification broke out. WHY? Because baptism was about being purified. Your statement "in neither case is the act of baptism the saving agent" is undeniable. I have never, in all my days, heard anyone suggest a thing. Have you misread something I posted? I'm curious :) Have a good day, Disciplerami |