Bible Question: Can someone give me a CLEAR answere to the question..Does salvation require baptism? |
Bible Answer: Hello God tackled this question through Paul in the book of Galatians. The idea of salvation through the law (or works) was infiltrating the church because of a group known as the Judaizers. Belief in Christ is the only way to salvation. Baptism is part of our walk with the Lord not part of our salvation. Paul makes it clear that as soon as any work is used to achieve salvation grace falls away and the entire law has to be followed (Gal 5:2-3), and we know that the law will never justify anybody (Gal 3:10-11). There are many scriptures that point to salvation as being based purely on faith, a practical scripture you could use is the following: (1 Corinthians 1:14-17) 14 I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. If Paul knew baptism was required for salvation would he, as the apostle to the Gentiles, not have made an effort to baptise as many people into salvation as possible. I hope this helps Yours in Christ Justin |