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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, |
Bible Question:
Sctipture ... 1 Pet 3:18-22 ... For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; (19) in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, (20) who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. (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, (22) who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him. Does the baptism refer to water baptism, or that by the Holy Spirit (1Co 12:13, 2Co 3:17 and Gal 3:26-27)? 1 Pet 3:21 talks about the conscience and says this is not about removal of dirt from the flesh. I see it is baptism by the Holy Spirit through Christ's resurrection. The water (vs 20) didn't save Noah's 8, nor did it remove of dirt from the flesh, unless they were outside while it was rain. Could it be that "corresponding to that" (vs 21) refers back to "safely" (vs 20)? It was Noah's faith and obedience that saved him (Heb 11:7). Searcher |
Bible Answer: I think what you are asking is worth considering. Consider the remarkable demonstration of God in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Baptism (Acts 2; 10): is that what Peter is talking about? I must admit that in all my days I've never been commanded to be baptized by the Holy Spirit! Do you command people to be baptized of the Holy Spirit? And does Holy Spirit Baptism save you? Can you be saved without Holy Spirit tongue speaking tongues of fire with accompanying sound of a violent rushing wind BAPTISM? Now we know Peter did command water baptism, "And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ..." - Acts 10:48 I don't think anyone ever commanded someone to Holy Spirit Baptized. :) Seriously, to answer your question Searcher, I'm pretty sure the water of the flood is a foreshadowing of water baptism and NOT Holy Spirit baptism. I agree with your last line: "It was Noah's faith and obedience that saved him (Heb 11:7)." This is how we are saved through water baptism. The salvation is from God as we have faith and obedience. Have a good day. |