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NASB | 1 John 5:6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 5:6 This is He who came through water and blood [His baptism and death], Jesus Christ--not by the water only, but by the water and the blood. It is the [Holy] Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. [He is the essence and origin of truth itself.] |
Bible Question: I guess I appreciate your reply. But you in no way answered my question. Again why is it so acceptable today to put off water baptism, when in the Bible it was immediate and obviously very important? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Arrow1! Where exactly does Scripture specify a time frame in which baptism must occur? I would agree with you that the apparent custom was to do it relatively quickly after salvation, but no where does Scripture mandate a set time frame. So, any 'delay' that churches today may have may just be a matter of taste, culture, or preference. But, this does not make them 'wrong' since there is no specific time frame commanded. As far as the modern 'delay', I think there are several reasons. 1) We tend to wait until someone requests baptism today. I think we are wrong on this point. 2) We tend to wait until several people can be baptized at once. I know of some churches which have a monthly or quartely service where new converts are baptized together. I have no problem with this practice. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |