Subject: Unbaptized children |
Bible Note: You asked; “I asked if you could show me where in the scriptures the Bible defines what water baptism is?” O.K. how about 1Pe 3:21 “and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” Peter describes water baptism as a symbol of our salvation. I think I said earlier water baptism was a declaration of our salvation. Notice how Peter is careful to point out that it was not the washing of baptism that saves us, but rather the good conscience toward God for the confidence we can have in the complete work of Jesus that saves us! I think he was careful to make this distinction so people would not mistakenly believe that the water saves. I’m taking a break from this discussion, as I am already blue in the face and I can’t think of anything else to add. I don’t see a lot of use in continuing, only to present questions that are never answered. You state you have done an in depth study on this issue. However, you have failed to answer simple questions on this issue! Salvation BY GRACE THRU FAITH is not that complicated of a think to grasp! That is what The Word plainly teaches. I don’t ask you to do an “in depth study” as you feel I must do to believe in a grace thru faith plus works salvation. Just read Eph 2:8-9 and believe it for what it simply and plainly says! Previous questions I have asked that you did not answer: 1. How could they WHO HAVE RECEIVED the Holy Spirit NOT be saved? (Acts 10:47) 2. How could the Jews have ever questioned water baptism if they thought it was a salvation requirement? (Acts 10:47) 3. Would Paul not have also been called to baptize if baptism was required for salvation? (1Co 1:17) 4. If Mar 16:16 is saying water baptism is required for salvation, then you must also accept ALL the signs spoken of in the next two verses as requirements that must follow ALL believers who are truly saved. Is that your position? 5. How is it possible to turn to Jesus without turning from sin? (Acts 9, in ref to repentance) 6. Heb 6:2 says the doctrine of BAPTISMS not baptism, right? (In ref to more than 1 baptism) 7. Maybe we will never share the same views on baptism, but I am willing to bet the beliefs we share are greater than any potential differences we might have. What’a’ya think? I will look again at your study, but I may or may not respond. In the mean time, if you can come up with any legitimate answers to the above questions, let me know. Question number 7 is the only one I would insist on you answering. Eph 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. In Christ Jesus, retxar |