Romans 6:1-4 from memory
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that those of us who were baptized with Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried with Him through baptism and into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead for the glory of God we to may live a new life.
Romans 6: 1-4 Actual NIV
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Almost there.
I have been thinking about baptism lately. When Genesis begins creation is dark and formless. It is what other religions would call Chaos. God is hovering over the waters and calls for light. Our soul is dark we are baptized and then our life has God's light.
It is popular to say that our God is not one of rituals. He judges people for their heart, but when I read the Word, baptism certainly seems more than just an outward announcement.
How important is baptism by water for our salvation?
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2 comments:
Agreed!!!
not very important for salvation, or else Jesus would have lied to the criminal next to Him on the cross by saying, "Today you will be with me in paradise." just from his repenatance and belief.
NOW you want to be like Jesus and you have the means to do it- I'd say you should as oppossed to just getting your forehead wet.
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