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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    Hebrews 9:16 talks about a will or Testament being in force only after the testator (person writing the will) is dead. Refers to The New Testament (of which he is the mediator verse 15) being in force after the death of Christ on the cross.
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    Acts 22:16 clearly shows what it means to call on the name of the Lord and how it is done. And Hebrews 8:7 talks about the first covenant (testament) and the second covenant. (testament). Verse 8 talks about a New covenant and verse 13 says the first covenant is now old (obsolete) and ready...
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    that where there is a Testament, there must also be the death of the testator for a Testament (will) is of no force while the testator lives. Therefore, the law or will of Christ (baptism for remission of sins in the name of Jesus) was in force ONLY. AFTER. He was dead. Best I can read, Jesus...
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    As stated before on this post, the thief on the cross lived under the the Old Testament law of Moses which did not require baptism of water or spirit. We live under the law of Christ which did not come into effect until after his death. Hebrews 9:16&17 says
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    That may sound good but is not proof of anything.
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    Nothing wrong with that if that is what the Bible teaches. Study the scriptures to see if these things are so. Acts 17:11
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    Matt 10:32 and Romans 10:10. What is the sinner confessing in these scriptures? Not that he is a sinner and wants to be saved. No. If you confess with your mouth the Lord ,Jesus”. That is talking about confessing your FAITH IN Jesus, not asking for forgiveness and salvation. We have a divinely...
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    Faith is a work.

    I believe Faith is God's work. My point is Baptism is God’s work also.
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    Faith is a work.

    Jesus said in Matthew 28:18 ...”baptizing them into the NAME of the Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost. That is how you access the name of Jesus. GALATIONS 3:27- as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. You cannot separate the name of Jesus from. Water baptism.
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    Faith is a work.

    If it is from God then you need to obey it. It is a work of God, just like faith. John 6:29 that’s why Mark 16:16 gives equal importance to faith AND baptism. Both are necessary to salvation.
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    No one in the Bible who was seeking Christ was ever told to pray-anything- to be saved. That was not how people in the New Testament were saved. The Apostle Paul (Saul) saw Jesus on the road to Damascus. Even talked to him. That would surely count as a “religious experience” wouldn’t it? He...
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    Faith is a work.

    That does not answer my question. Is water baptism from man or God?
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    Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

    No. There is no such thing as saying a sinner’s prayer to be saved in the Bible. This is a commandment of men. Matthew 15:9 says they were teaching FOR DOCTRINE the commandments of men. And their worship was vain or useless I affirm that saying a sinner’s prayer to be saved is vain totally...
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    Faith is a work.

    The apostle John disagrees with you., for he specifically says that faith IS a work in John 6:29.
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    Faith is a work.

    Read the rest of the story. Verse 47&48. Then Peter answered, “Can any one forbid WATER that these should not be baptized? ...then he COMMANDED them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Sounds like baptism was necessary to me. This scripture is in complete harmony with the rest of the...
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    Faith is a work.

    The thief on the cross was not subject to water baptism because he lived and died under the law of Moses which did not require baptism. While Jesus was here on earth he could save people anyway he chose. But when he died on the cross his New Will (Testament) came into force. Read Hebrews...
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    Faith is a work.

    You did not answer the argument. My point is that Baptism is just as much a work of God as Faith. Are you saying that baptism is not a work of God? Are you denying that Jesus commanded it in the great commission in Matthew 28? Are you saying that it originated with man? If not, then how can...
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    Faith is a work.

    Who said Acts was a transitional book and when did they say that? Is this from men or God. I can’t accept that fact just because you say it. Book, Chapter, and Verse please. That sounds like YOUR interpretation. I find it interesting that you include James in that category also because people...
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    Faith is a work.

    Jesus asked the Pharisees if John’s baptism was from men or from God. They would not answer because if they said from men, then the people would be angry because Johnwas a prophet from God. And if they said from God, then he would say, then why haven’t you obeyed it. So I ask you, IS JESUS’s...
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    Faith is a work.

    Baptism is not a work of the law (of Moses). So this verse clearly is not talking about baptism. And James 2:22 says faith and works do work together. The whole thought there in James 2 is that faith without works is dead. Verse 24 clearly condemns the doctrine of faith only. No one yet has...