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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: Answering Baptismal Regenerationalist |
Bible Note: John 5:24, Romans 3:28, Eph 2:8-9 do not say faith "alone". In fact the phrase faith alone is found nowhere in scripture(except in James, but that doesn't help your view). 'Corresponding to that' refers to 'safely'? that is a real stretch. Water Baptism is how you make the pledge, and in making that pledge you will receive the Holy Spirit. Again baptism is a spiritual act of faith, in baptism God is the one who is doing the work, saving and cleansing you. Yes, His death does save us, but you have to be put "into Christ" to connect his saving shed blood. Baptism puts us "in Christ", Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:26-27, if done as an act of faith and obedience through a repentant heart. |