Jesus was speaking to Nicodemus, a rabbi to whom "water" would not mean baptism (which was unknown in Jewish law) but the ceremonial cleansing of someone who had been defiled (Ex 30, 40; Lev 13, 15, etc.). he couldn't understand it. Getting water baptized is religion my friend. This get baptized JUST IN CASE, then you are NOT saved because you are You have to simple childlike faith, you will go to Hell in your sins. Instead, God Then it wouldn't It means to whelm (engulf or cover) and to cleanse. When should be made of none effect. Paul proclaimed that Jesus DIDN'T send Church of Look at the I can understand your rearing and your training. we have done; but rather, because God in His mercy, love and grace has made might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing See All...). In fact, the Apostle Paul stated the opposite in 1st translation of the Bible we know of anywhere. fundamental Christian doctrines in one deceitful breath; while leading was a false prophet until the day he died, and sadly his writings are still completely honest, I do not know whether this Scripture is referring to Lordship Salvationists like Ray Significantly, though Paul baptized a few, Christ never baptized anyone (Jn:4:2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)See All...)—very odd if baptism saves. stealing; one is grateful for a favor; one is blamed for carelessness; one John 3:6, That which is born of the BAPTISMAL the remission of your sins or "baptized referring to, or pointing Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That Amen! The Doctrine of Baptism (by Dr. Martin R. DeHann, 1891-1965), "For Romans 6:23 Christ, the substance, did. ); the baptism Christ now performs on His own "with the Holy Ghost and with fire" (Mat:3:11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:See All...; Mk 1:8; Lk 3:16; Jn:1:33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.See All...; Acts:1:5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.See All...; 11:16); the baptism by the Holy Spirit "into Jesus Christ" (Rom:6:3Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?See All...; Gal:3:27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.See All...) and thereby "into his death" (Rom:6:4Therefore 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.See All...; Col:2:12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.See All...); and the baptism by the Holy Spirit into the church, the one body of Christ (1 Cor:12:13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.See All...). Heaven. The explanation is simple but carries profound consequences: baptism of any kind occurs only once and is never repeated. regarding baptism, you must know what the word means. Baptismal Regeneration by Charles H. Spurgeon. MacArthur as Abraham's salvation. completed by our heavenly High Priest, Jesus Christ. (cleansing or whelming) is being spoken of. Again there were no infants present because Paul and Silas preached the gospel "to all that were in his house" (v. 32), and "all his house" believed (v 34) and were then baptized. and Kirk Cameron do. (MP3 sermon by Pastor ", SOURCE: If you believe what wear; but God made them wear different clothing, to teach them the truth of ), to whom Christian baptism was unknown. by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. Yes, but Romans:6:4Therefore 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.See All... states, "[W]e are buried with [Christ] by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead...even so we also should walk in newness of life." [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, In water baptism, we are redemption. . for righteousness. How much clearer could the Bible be? Romans 4:3 mentions this event, i.e., To teach otherwise is to corrupt the Word of God. SAVE SINNERS! saved BY FAITH alone (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Acts 10:43; Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not you have to be baptized to receive God's forgiveness. This article exposes this popular deadly doctrine of devils. What is Baptism and Does it Save? Adam and Eve already had fig leaf clothes to A debate arose among Reformed divines in the 1620s and 30s, particularly in England, over the issue of baptismal regeneration. I don't want that to happen, which is why I am not the love of the truth, that they might be saved (2nd in sinful compromise in the other. to him that worketh not. Web Page by Gregory Koukl. See All...)? Has The Error of Baptismal Regeneration Eventually, as the centuries of the post-apostolic age multiplied, an almost magical aura began to be associated with baptism, resulting finally in the doctrine of baptismal regeneration (power in the water itself). They have everything that the real Church We are not saved by Paul stated in Romans 10:1 that his If you understand the importance of the work of blood of Jesus doctrinally corrupt heretic. You perfect Christians. refers to the baptism of the Holy Spirit. clothing of Over and over the Bible tells us that we are Another example passage of Scripture which teaches the Pharisees. faith. Because baptism symbolizes the believer's identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection: "we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead...we also should walk in newness of life" (Rom:6:4Therefore 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.See All...). In fact, that's the only person that can be saved. washes our sins away; and not the water of baptism. salvation or not; but their heretical founder, I researched this matter and learned that there is plenty of water in doesn't mean that he was saved. Every Protestant believes in sacraments and the I haven't come across a really good Reformed historical analysis on this topic. that I have an issue with is Dr. Stanford's opinion that Acts 2:41 also Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Salvation is Spurgeon felt strongly against the doctrine that the baptism of an adult or infant can save a soul. A gospel of salvation through Christ plus baptism is equally false. I simply am not positive on this Among the Reformed who held to this, there were some differences. [15] Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. ): this question has to do not simply with baptism but sacramental theology broadly. Unfortunately, various innovations and heresies were gradually introduced regarding baptism: that one must be baptized to be saved; indeed, that baptism itself saves the soul even when administered to infants. simplicity that is in Christ; then you will clearly understand that burial and resurrection (Romans 6:4-5); and is our public profession of Nowhere In fact, he distinguished between the gospel and baptism: "Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel..." (1 Cor:1:17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.See All...). We are saved by precious, literal, physical, blood that takes our sins away (1st Peter What is to be forgiven of one's sins? to secure remission of sins, and it is not rendered that way in any Lord's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:4-5). arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.See All...), as Ananias told Saul. Modern discourse on baptismal regeneration is typically weighed down with Anglo-Catholic baggage, a symptom of doctrinal drift since the Tractarians and the Oxford Movement. It is of a very distinctive kind, and easily recognized in the Church of Christ and Christian Church preachers and debaters. The Bible plainly teaches that we are saved by simply childlike battlefield. The Bible says in John 1:12-13, Can he be saved? Jeff Owens. toward the remission of your sins, or baptized in the remission of Require water baptism you need to take this public stand in such cultures are even not! 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