Bible Question:
RAVEN and John Reformed, Good Day to you! I noticed that the question regarding speaking in tongues got into the subject of it being nessesary to be baptized in order to be saved. I have a question on this subject Reference Luke 23:32 through 43. (32)...Two others also, who were criminals,... (42)...Jesus, Remember me when You come in Your Kingdom. (43)..., Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in paradise. My question is, and not challenging you but would just like to know, was the criminal excused from baptism? If the criminal was from that region he would have heard of John the baptist wouldn't he? That may be an unfair question because we do not know where the criminal was from. I would welcome comments from anyone on the forum. Much Love in Christ, Cyclist |
Bible Answer: Hello Cyclist, I believe the thief on the cross was excused from baptism for the following reason, When Jesus was here on the earth He had authority to forgive sins. As an example I cite these scriptures, Matt 9:5 "Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, and walk' 6 "But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--then He *said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your bed and go home." also a second and third witness of the same account , Mark 2:10 , Luke 5:24 So was it easier for the Master to say your sins are forgiven, or this day you will be with me in paradise? hope this is helpful, wordoer |