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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: Dear SRP, 'Filth of the flesh' is contrasted 'a good conscience.' He is pointing out that a cleansed conscience comes from baptism does. Baptism saves because--when it is done right, in faith, Col 2:12--God cleanses the conscience through the death of Christ. 'Filth of the flesh' is simply pointing out that it's not for cleansing dirt and grime from the body. Baptism isn't the Savior, Jesus is :) But Peter says 'Baptism Saves You.' Disciplerami |