“water baptism is indeed a outward righteousness that we are to partake in - “
Naw not really my take on what baptism is because it’s not found in scripture that “ baptism is an outward righteousness we are to let’s keep of “
What is found is baptism is for remission of sins and prepares one for receiving the gospel and eternal life.
It’s not a ritual brother your describing a ritual “ an outward thing we do “ what I’m saying is it’s an inward thing we believe first and then we act from the heart believing it is what God said it is
it’s the same principle with communion communion isn’t “ an outward righteousness we’re supposed to partake of “ it’s not a ritual of a religion
It’s based on believing what it’s said to be by the lord why do we take communion ?
“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
Luke 22:19-20 KJV
why do we afterwards do it ? Because it’s a ritual ? Or is it an act of faith we do because we believe what God said about it ?
“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ?
The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?”
1 Corinthians 10:15-
if we don’t agree that yes it is communion there’s no reason for us to do kit it would become a ritual but if we agree it becomes faith
To show how it’s more than a ritual look at the end of this one
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.”
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Mistaking and abusing a ritual can’t bring condemnation upon you. But partaking of the body and blood of Jesus sacrifice done in faith believing what he said it is , we’ve acted in faith and receive the blessing.
it’s the same thing with baptism Jesus doesn’t add it in here because it’s just an outward righteousness he says it because we need to have remission of sins
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Mark 16:15-16 KJV
it just seems to me my own personal view not needed to be agreed to by anyone else ….but my own belief baptism is just simply for remission of sins when we believe we get baptized for remission of sins in Jesus name
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,
and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 2:38
It’s made possible because Jesus shed his blood to Pay the price for my sins
“for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Matthew 26:28 KJV
like baptism when I take the cup I need to believe I’m partaking in his blood and body for it to be effective it’s an act of faith same with baptism if I believe it’s for remission of sins it’s of faith and I’ll want to do it.
if I believe Jesus shed his blood ( died ) for my sins my next move is to get baptized and be born again through believing the gospel
“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death:
that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Romans 6:3-4
we need to start believing these things mean what the scripture says they mean why. Take communion ?
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
We take communion because we believe this is true when we partake
“as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
The faith is the meaning of these things they aren’t rituals but they are the faith of Jesus Christ baptism , communion , eternal judgement , spiritual gifts ect if we start believing it just means what it says it builds faith
Then you should study scripture;
Baptism is Required
Peter 3: 21....
whereunto even baptism doth also now save us...
John 3:5 .......Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and
of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 2;38-....Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22;16... And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Galations 3:26...... For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
KJV Marrk 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
KJV Matthew 3:14... But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15. Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all rightesousness. Then He suffered Him.
KJV Matthew 28:19..... Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:.
Acts 8:12-18: But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.
John 3; 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
Quote from Billy Graham that is note worthy;
....Also, to clarify I did not say remission of sin takes place at repentance. Scripture makes it clear that it occurs upon obedience to water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus. Each is a step of faith, along with receiving the Holy Ghost, in the process of one's spiritual rebirth
.."Paul explains the doctrinal significance of what occurs when one is baptized.His explanation is found in his letter to those who had already been obedient to the command.
Paul tells the Roman Christians what actually occurred when they were/are baptized; they were baptized into His death. Being buried with Jesus into His death resulted in their sin being destroyed.
Even though Paul explains this concept, the NEW AGE RELIGION TEACHING is......... that water baptism is nothing other than a mere public display..........
And that is so far removed from the truth.
Keep in mind that Satan knows if he can continue to perpetuate that lie ...... he can keep people from entering the kingdom of God. Thus He has proven scripture which says ...in the end times there will be ...great delusions.....they are here.
Conclusion....teaching that baptism is not necessary is violation of Rev. 22;19.... And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Also two other books of the Bible).
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If you feel convicted in your position after reviewing the above ......then you need to present scripture which validates your thinking or accept God's word as He intended it.
