Water baptism is necessary to be in the first resurrection
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And per His Word = i never said it wasn't nor have i ever said 'do not' AND per His Word, i have been water baptized.
water baptized = AFTER i washed washed in His Blood and ALL my sins washed away FIRST
Now, Today, if you hear His Voice = move on from water baptism which is outward and walk in the Spirit which is inward and Eternal.
water baptized = AFTER i washed washed in His Blood and ALL my sins washed away FIRST
Now, Today, if you hear His Voice = move on from water baptism which is outward and walk in the Spirit which is inward and Eternal.
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Clearly Paul's ministry involved preaching the gospel message that included required obedience to water baptism. We know this because it is recorded that Paul administered water baptisms at times while others handled the responsibility at times.
Paul and Silas baptized the jailer and his family. (Acts 16:28-33) Upon hearing Paul's message, Lydia and her family was baptized. (Acts 16:13-15) Paul baptized Crispus the leader of the synagogue while someone else baptized members of Crispus’ household and other Corinthian believers. (Acts 18:8) Paul continued to water baptize people over 20 years after the requirement was first presented; Paul baptized during his 3rd missionary campaign. (Acts 19:1-6) Paul baptized Gaius as referenced in 1 Cor. 1:14.
Water baptism for the remission of sin applies to all the Lord shall call. (Acts 2:39) And since God is still drawing people water baptism still applies.
Paul and Silas baptized the jailer and his family. (Acts 16:28-33) Upon hearing Paul's message, Lydia and her family was baptized. (Acts 16:13-15) Paul baptized Crispus the leader of the synagogue while someone else baptized members of Crispus’ household and other Corinthian believers. (Acts 18:8) Paul continued to water baptize people over 20 years after the requirement was first presented; Paul baptized during his 3rd missionary campaign. (Acts 19:1-6) Paul baptized Gaius as referenced in 1 Cor. 1:14.
Water baptism for the remission of sin applies to all the Lord shall call. (Acts 2:39) And since God is still drawing people water baptism still applies.
water baptism is not for remission of sins and never was meant to be that AND to believe that is exactly the MEANS by which the FATHER washes away our sins is HERESY
water baptism is in RESPONSE to #1 the CALL of the FATHER #2 on our HEART #3 to HEAR HIS VOICE and #4 CALL on the Name above all names = #5 the LORD Jesus Christ #6 for remission of sin and #7 to receive the Holy Spirit
Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear His voice.
You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.
And now(AFTER all of the Above) what are you waiting for?
Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away HOW??? = calling on His Name.’
Acts 22:14-16
water baptism is in RESPONSE to #1 the CALL of the FATHER #2 on our HEART #3 to HEAR HIS VOICE and #4 CALL on the Name above all names = #5 the LORD Jesus Christ #6 for remission of sin and #7 to receive the Holy Spirit
Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear His voice.
You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.
And now(AFTER all of the Above) what are you waiting for?
Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away HOW??? = calling on His Name.’
Acts 22:14-16
Please explain to me how did Cornelius' whole household get saved and filled with the Holy Spirit BEFORE any of them even made a public confession of faith and were water baptized? 
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
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The 2 verses I quoted prove otherwise. Paul's sole interest was in preaching the gospel RATHER THAN baptizing anyone.
Paul made a clear point that he wasn't sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel.
Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.[/QUOTE]
Where do you see any mention of baptism here?
So, given Paul's own testimony about WHY Christ sent him: NOT to baptize, but to preach the gospel, AND what he preached in Acts 20:21, it is clear that Paul DIDN'T include water baptism as being required/necessary for salvation.
To saved people. Not to save them.
Because she had believed.
None of this supports your point.
Nope. People are forgiven, saved and have the Holy Spirit all on the basis of faith in Christ.
Water baptism is symbolic of the believer's union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. That is all.
Paul made a clear point that he wasn't sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel.
Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.[/QUOTE]
Where do you see any mention of baptism here?
So, given Paul's own testimony about WHY Christ sent him: NOT to baptize, but to preach the gospel, AND what he preached in Acts 20:21, it is clear that Paul DIDN'T include water baptism as being required/necessary for salvation.
To saved people. Not to save them.
Because she had believed.
None of this supports your point.
Nope. People are forgiven, saved and have the Holy Spirit all on the basis of faith in Christ.
Water baptism is symbolic of the believer's union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. That is all.
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Please explain to me how did Cornelius' whole household get saved and filled with the Holy Spirit BEFORE any of them even made a public confession of faith and were water baptized?
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
Well that is correct...providing you include the need for baptism as part of..."BELIEVE".
Otherwise...NO.
Wrong.
Please explain to me how did Cornelius' whole household get saved and filled with the Holy Spirit BEFORE any of them even made a public confession of faith and were water baptized?
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
Acts 10:44-48
King James Version
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Truly, all that God requires from us for salvation is that we BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ and HIS Works that HE has done for us for salvation.
As evidence that we BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, we will want to be water baptized and we will want to do good works but, NONE of these good works including water baptism can save us or maintain our salvation. Our salvation is in Christ alone - His Blood and Body.
The truth regarding water baptism is not accepted by many. However, belief in the message and obedience to the command to be water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus is for remission of sin as confirmed in the word. (Acts 2:38, 22:16...)
Many are unaware that water baptism is to be administered in the name of the Lord Jesus. Why? See Romans 6:3-6.
Many are unaware that water baptism is to be administered in the name of the Lord Jesus. Why? See Romans 6:3-6.
Scripture says othewise. It would be wise to believe Scripture.
Acts 20:21 -
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
The word "faith" is a noun, not a verb. So the action (verb) of baptism isn't found in the word "faith".
Acts 20:21 -
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
The word "faith" is a noun, not a verb. So the action (verb) of baptism isn't found in the word "faith".
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FreeGrace2 said:
The 2 verses I quoted prove otherwise. Paul's sole interest was in preaching the gospel RATHER THAN baptizing anyone.
Paul made a clear point that he wasn't sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel.
Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
No, the point is that Paul DID a few baptisms but he NEVER preached it.
I guess you weren't interested in the verses I shared.
Paul WASN'T sent to baptize, but he WAS sent to preach the gospel.
If water baptism was imbedded in "gospel" the verses would be senseless.
The 2 verses I quoted prove otherwise. Paul's sole interest was in preaching the gospel RATHER THAN baptizing anyone.
Paul made a clear point that he wasn't sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel.
Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
No, the point is that Paul DID a few baptisms but he NEVER preached it.
I guess you weren't interested in the verses I shared.
Paul WASN'T sent to baptize, but he WAS sent to preach the gospel.
If water baptism was imbedded in "gospel" the verses would be senseless.
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Here is the authority ( there is no doubt) ;
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.
Acts 19:4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”
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.
......If you were baptized for some reason other than for forgiveness of sins in order to be ...born again... then you do not have salvation and you are still lost. Who are you going to follow: God or man? As our Lord warns us in Matthew 15:14, "And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch." Don't allow someone, who has added to and taken away from God's word, to lead you. Open your eyes and read God's word for yourself. Those who have added to and taken away from God's word will be lost. If you continue to follow them, then you too will be lost.
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).
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.
Acts 19:4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”
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.
......If you were baptized for some reason other than for forgiveness of sins in order to be ...born again... then you do not have salvation and you are still lost. Who are you going to follow: God or man? As our Lord warns us in Matthew 15:14, "And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch." Don't allow someone, who has added to and taken away from God's word, to lead you. Open your eyes and read God's word for yourself. Those who have added to and taken away from God's word will be lost. If you continue to follow them, then you too will be lost.
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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Why did Jesus Christ get water baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River?
Jesus Christ did not need to be water baptized.... He was without sin.
Are not all that we do recorded in our bodies? How do you suppose all our works are judged? They have to be recorded somehow.
All the works of righteousness that Jesus Christ fulfilled for us were recorded in His Body for us.
Jesus Christ was water baptized in the Jordan River for us. He entered into the promise to die for us, be buried for us, and rise again for us.
Likewise, when we are water baptized AFTER we believe and are saved, we enter into the same covenant with Jesus Christ..... we too will die, be buried and rise again.
However, I'm pondering if being saved is the same as being born again....
I'm thinking about what Jesus Christ said to Nicodemus...."you must be born again of the water and Spirit....."
John 3:5-6
King James Version
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.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Jesus tells us to be born again there are two...water and Spirit. Are these two the Water Baptism and the Holy Spirit Baptism?
Also, Jesus tells us unless we drink His Blood and eat His Flesh (Body) we have no part with Him. He tells us in the last supper to drink the wine as His Blood and eat the bread that is His Body broken for us.
So, now I'm wondering if being SAVED is the same as being BORN AGAIN?
SAVED by believing in Jesus Christ - His sacrifice of His Blood and Body for us.
BORN AGAIN by being baptized in Water and the Holy Spirit.
What are your thoughts? @FreeGrace2 @DavidTree
Like SAVED is being "conceived" and BORN AGAIN is like being "birthed - actually born."
Jesus Christ did not need to be water baptized.... He was without sin.
Are not all that we do recorded in our bodies? How do you suppose all our works are judged? They have to be recorded somehow.
All the works of righteousness that Jesus Christ fulfilled for us were recorded in His Body for us.
Jesus Christ was water baptized in the Jordan River for us. He entered into the promise to die for us, be buried for us, and rise again for us.
Likewise, when we are water baptized AFTER we believe and are saved, we enter into the same covenant with Jesus Christ..... we too will die, be buried and rise again.
However, I'm pondering if being saved is the same as being born again....
I'm thinking about what Jesus Christ said to Nicodemus...."you must be born again of the water and Spirit....."
John 3:5-6
King James Version
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.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Jesus tells us to be born again there are two...water and Spirit. Are these two the Water Baptism and the Holy Spirit Baptism?
Also, Jesus tells us unless we drink His Blood and eat His Flesh (Body) we have no part with Him. He tells us in the last supper to drink the wine as His Blood and eat the bread that is His Body broken for us.
So, now I'm wondering if being SAVED is the same as being BORN AGAIN?
SAVED by believing in Jesus Christ - His sacrifice of His Blood and Body for us.
BORN AGAIN by being baptized in Water and the Holy Spirit.
What are your thoughts? @FreeGrace2 @DavidTree
Like SAVED is being "conceived" and BORN AGAIN is like being "birthed - actually born."
Womb fluid is not water. (scientific)
Wrong.
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.
Acts 19:4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”
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.
......If you were baptized for some reason other than for forgiveness of sins in order to be ...born again... then you do not have salvation and you are still lost. Who are you going to follow: God or man? As our Lord warns us in Matthew 15:14, "And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch." Don't allow someone, who has added to and taken away from God's word, to lead you. Open your eyes and read God's word for yourself. Those who have added to and taken away from God's word will be lost. If you continue to follow them, then you too will be lost.
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).
Wrong.
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.
Acts 19:4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”
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.
......If you were baptized for some reason other than for forgiveness of sins in order to be ...born again... then you do not have salvation and you are still lost. Who are you going to follow: God or man? As our Lord warns us in Matthew 15:14, "And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch." Don't allow someone, who has added to and taken away from God's word, to lead you. Open your eyes and read God's word for yourself. Those who have added to and taken away from God's word will be lost. If you continue to follow them, then you too will be lost.
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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