Bible Question: In my observation, this verse was perverted by many present-day preachers. It was Jesus who says, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." But most if not all, I hear evangelists conclude their messages by saying, "Repent of your sins and you will be saved!" After the reception, they continued, "Now that you are saved,you may now be baptized!" I think this is perverting the pure word of God. It becomes, "He that believeth and is saved shall be baptized." Perversion is twisting the Word of God! Isn't this not? |
Bible Answer: Greetings arapaga! This subject - baptism - has been hotly debated on the Forum. I'm not sure if you are questioning the twisting of Scripture of the subject of baptism. There have been two view points offered: you believe and are saved or you believe, are baptized and are saved. Into which camp do you fall? Again, if you want to read how others have come to a conclusion on the subject of baptism and salvation, input the words "baptism and salvation" into the quick search field. mommapbs PS: I think that perversion is anytime we make God's Word say what WE want it to say! God does NOT need our help to communicate HIS Truth to our hearts! |