Subject: Rom 7:9 What's it mean? |
Bible Note: Respectfully, I do think that baptismal regeneration does contradict four of the five "alones" that were hallmarks of the Reformation. If we say that we do anything to "seal the deal," then we are not saved by God's grace alone. Even if we call God allowing undeserving sinners to be saved by getting baptized "grace," it isn;t "grace alone." Nor is it "faith alone," as the Church of Christ folks on here have agreed. Faith is required, but it is faith plus something we do (actually many somethings, since they include an undetermined amount of obedience in the mix). Nor are we saved because of Christ alone if we hold to baptismal regeneration. As one poster put it: "God has done all He is going to do; it is up to us to do the rest." Hardly Christ alone! And if we are saved in part by what we do, then the glory does not go to God alone. Having us as the deal makers/breakers in salvation gives us a spot in the limelight as well. I could point out that "Scripture alone" is also questionable, but the length of this thread is already making my computer smoke every time I load it! I do see baptism as necessary, by the way, just not salvific. --Joe! |