Bible Question: Is belief in Jesus the only requirement to be saved or is (water) baptism also required? I've always believed it was belief alone, but a friend of mine says it's both. We've found verses that support both theories. |
Bible Answer: the answer is.... Scripture states it is by faith alone that we are saved. If we are saved, we will obey God's command. Public baptism is symbolic of what we already believe: we died to our old life and are raised to a new life in Christ. that is all it is for. just as the Lord's Supper is symbolic: rememberance of Jesus body and blood on the cross was the total work done for our salvation. we do not actually drink blood and eat his body. it is symbolic. |