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What did Paul mean by his comment that he was not sent to baptize? (1Cor. 1:17) Various scriptures prove Paul’s comment has been taken out of context by many.
It is clear that Paul’s statement points to his primary ministry being to preach the gospel. And water baptism in the name of Jesus is part of that message: Acts 2:38-41, 8:12-18, 8:35-40, 10:44-48, 16:14-15, 16:28-33, 18:6-10, 19:1-6, 22:16. Ananias commanded Paul to be baptized to wash away his sins. (Acts 22:16) In addition, Paul rebaptized the Ephesians in water even though they had previously been water baptized by John. That's because the NT water baptism was to be done in the name of Jesus. (Acts 19:1-6) This happened 20+ years after the command was first given at Pentecost. These records indicate Paul understood water baptism was part of the gospel message. Paul’s comment then could not have been intended to mean what some mistakenly believe.
Scripture informs us that Paul preached about water baptism but rarely performed actual water baptisms himself.
Paul mentions Crispus by name as one he did personally baptize. (1 Cor. 1:14) A careful study of the baptism of Crispus gives insight. The scripture reference is Acts 18:6-10. The record shows that Crispus AND ALL of those of his household and MANY Corinthians believed Paul's message and were baptized. (verse 8) This verse alone confirms Paul’s message included the need to be baptized in water. So of the entire group, the chief ruler of the synagogue, Crispus, was the only one that Paul actually baptized himself. (see 1 Cor. 1:14) Clearly, someone else was with Paul and performed the other water baptisms. Further it should be noted that on that very night the Lord gave Paul a vision. He told him to continue speaking/sharing the message without fear. (Acts 18:9-10)
Acts 18:6-10
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (Paul’s comments in 1 Cor. 1:14 establish that this was water baptism.)
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
It is clear that Paul’s statement points to his primary ministry being to preach the gospel. And water baptism in the name of Jesus is part of that message: Acts 2:38-41, 8:12-18, 8:35-40, 10:44-48, 16:14-15, 16:28-33, 18:6-10, 19:1-6, 22:16. Ananias commanded Paul to be baptized to wash away his sins. (Acts 22:16) In addition, Paul rebaptized the Ephesians in water even though they had previously been water baptized by John. That's because the NT water baptism was to be done in the name of Jesus. (Acts 19:1-6) This happened 20+ years after the command was first given at Pentecost. These records indicate Paul understood water baptism was part of the gospel message. Paul’s comment then could not have been intended to mean what some mistakenly believe.
Scripture informs us that Paul preached about water baptism but rarely performed actual water baptisms himself.
Paul mentions Crispus by name as one he did personally baptize. (1 Cor. 1:14) A careful study of the baptism of Crispus gives insight. The scripture reference is Acts 18:6-10. The record shows that Crispus AND ALL of those of his household and MANY Corinthians believed Paul's message and were baptized. (verse 8) This verse alone confirms Paul’s message included the need to be baptized in water. So of the entire group, the chief ruler of the synagogue, Crispus, was the only one that Paul actually baptized himself. (see 1 Cor. 1:14) Clearly, someone else was with Paul and performed the other water baptisms. Further it should be noted that on that very night the Lord gave Paul a vision. He told him to continue speaking/sharing the message without fear. (Acts 18:9-10)
Acts 18:6-10
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (Paul’s comments in 1 Cor. 1:14 establish that this was water baptism.)
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
Thanks for your response. That is a good question and example of Israel. However, I believe the OT and NT teaches that God desired the nation of Israel to be a “light to the nations.” God was not restricting Gentiles from being saved (in fact, we see him doing this very thing in various places such as the preaching of Jonah). It is true that God’s revelation of his Law was restricted to the Jewish nation, yet even then the Gentiles had general revelation of who God was that they, for the most part, rejected (See Romans 1).
Also, I do think the scope of God’s plans for revelation and salvation are expanded in the NT. I dont see any reason to limit these explicit texts. I agree that Romans 9 teaches God is sovereign in his dealings with man. However, the point in Romans 9 is quite the opposite of how you are reading it, in my opinion. Paul‘s conclusion about the sovereignty of God to choose whom he will is found in verses 31-34
So we see that Paul’s point is that while God is sovereign in saving people, in His soverienty He has chosen to save people on the basis of their faith without regard to their flesh/heritage. The Jews were the ones arguing that they were chosen and the Gentiles were not. In a sense, they were arguing a type of divine determinism that Calvinism also claims. Paul’s point is that the Jews failure to come to faith in the Messiah is not an indication that God’s word had failed (vs. 6). Rather, his sovereign plan was to choose people on the basis of their faith and not predetermine salvation on the basis of their nationality. Faith is the means of salvation and that faith can be had by all. The unbelieving Jews have been cut off because of their hard hearts and refusal to accept the Gospel. The believing Gentiles stand by faith, and if they cease to believe, they will be cut off. Thus, faith is the means of salvation in the NT and the opportunity to believe is available to all.
So, I agree that certainly God is not unjust in condemning mankind for their sins and He is certainly under no obligation to save anyone. Yet, by his sovereign will, he has opened the door to save anyone who believes. He does desire all to be saved, but he has made the prerequisite for that salvation faith.
Also, I do think the scope of God’s plans for revelation and salvation are expanded in the NT. I dont see any reason to limit these explicit texts. I agree that Romans 9 teaches God is sovereign in his dealings with man. However, the point in Romans 9 is quite the opposite of how you are reading it, in my opinion. Paul‘s conclusion about the sovereignty of God to choose whom he will is found in verses 31-34
So we see that Paul’s point is that while God is sovereign in saving people, in His soverienty He has chosen to save people on the basis of their faith without regard to their flesh/heritage. The Jews were the ones arguing that they were chosen and the Gentiles were not. In a sense, they were arguing a type of divine determinism that Calvinism also claims. Paul’s point is that the Jews failure to come to faith in the Messiah is not an indication that God’s word had failed (vs. 6). Rather, his sovereign plan was to choose people on the basis of their faith and not predetermine salvation on the basis of their nationality. Faith is the means of salvation and that faith can be had by all. The unbelieving Jews have been cut off because of their hard hearts and refusal to accept the Gospel. The believing Gentiles stand by faith, and if they cease to believe, they will be cut off. Thus, faith is the means of salvation in the NT and the opportunity to believe is available to all.
So, I agree that certainly God is not unjust in condemning mankind for their sins and He is certainly under no obligation to save anyone. Yet, by his sovereign will, he has opened the door to save anyone who believes. He does desire all to be saved, but he has made the prerequisite for that salvation faith.
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We differ here. I also agree that God doesn't save people so they can believe, but I do believe he quickens people so they can respond in faith. And as much as you don't like the dead analogy, if you go to a cemetery, regardless of how loudly you speak, no one will respond. Likewise, no matter how loudly or how often you share the gospel, the natural man will not respond.
New International Version
This is why it is said: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you
First awakening then resurrection
First open eyes then to get up
You can be with open eyes but not capable to walk
And to awaken one needs to hear
New International Version
Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live
This is why it is said: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you
First awakening then resurrection
First open eyes then to get up
You can be with open eyes but not capable to walk
And to awaken one needs to hear
New International Version
Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live
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i mock the water baptism which is done by hands of people without permissions to forgive sins because they are not send personally by God
Commandments given to apostles not to us
Get personally commandment from God to you
Get in touch with God not with the bible
Who is trying to fulfill commandments not appropriate to them failing
New International Version
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules
Commandments given to apostles not to us
Get personally commandment from God to you
Get in touch with God not with the bible
Who is trying to fulfill commandments not appropriate to them failing
New International Version
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules
It is mist
Exactly
Accept that R6 and C2 -Not about water but about Spirit
One baptism in the water of life
Forget water baptism
Moreover baptism into Christ by Spirit will be finished when you cannot sin anymore
For this one should redress spiritually yourself in baptism by Spirit
Change of old self to new self
Till one can sin - he is in old self
To have been dressed in the new self is birthday
To be born again today's understanding is christian since fiction
Exactly
Accept that R6 and C2 -Not about water but about Spirit
One baptism in the water of life
Forget water baptism
Moreover baptism into Christ by Spirit will be finished when you cannot sin anymore
For this one should redress spiritually yourself in baptism by Spirit
Change of old self to new self
Till one can sin - he is in old self
To have been dressed in the new self is birthday
To be born again today's understanding is christian since fiction
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