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NASB | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. |
Bible Question:
Hello Andrew, I would like for you to clear something up for me. In your response to godschild 73 you wrote, "If you have not been born again then ask Christ to save you from you sins, be baptize and continue to live after the scriptures." Why did you say be baptized? It is my understanding from the rest of the forum that baptism is not needed. Even though I do not side with the rest of the forum for I believe that baptism is essential for salvation if done the right way and with the understanding of what the person is doing. I would appreciate it if you would tell me which side you are on since in your reply you mentioned baptism. Thanks, Raven |
Bible Answer: Listen Raven I am encourage by your boldness. I myself follow the truth and I don't care who goes against me. Now Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior told us to be baptized. The apostle also baptized in the name of Jesus. I believe the scriptures and them only. I believe that all scripture was inspired by God and let every man be a lie and God the truth. Of course we know that everyone baptized by water is not saved but everyone that is saved has to be baptized by water according to the commandment that Jesus gave. There are two things that Jesus told us to do that deals with the flesh but pertains to the spirit. One is to be baptise by water which a symbol of the real baptism by fire. Read Rom. 6:1-16. Baptism shows the world that we have been change and gives them a physical understanding of baptism. The second thing Christ told us is to keep communion. As often as we decide to do communion, it should be done in rememberance of Christ Jesus. This is symbol of the commitment that we have given to Christ. It can be compared to an engagement ring. The Apostles are not the only ones who baptized but it should carried on until Jesus comes back. For those who don't believe in baptism, what can you say about Acts 2:38,Acts 8:12,8:16,8:36, Acts 16:33,22:16, and what about I Cor. 1:13-17 where Crispus and Gaius baptized people in Corinth and Paul preached the gospel. Andrew jr. |