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Originally Posted by Steve Epley
The Apostles had power to remit sins it was practiced by baptizing the penitent in Jesus Name that power is vested in the ministry today.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Epley
Dan it pleased God to save men by preaching 1Cor. 1:21 does that make the preacher the Saviour? No it does not. Yet the preacher is instrumental. Thus the same is with remission of sins it takes place in baptism in Jesus Name and the preacher is instrumental does he the preacher himself remits sins? NO but but he again is instrumental. Look Jesus said it NOT me. Fuss with Him. |
Interesting concept Steve. So ONLY ministers have the authority to baptize. And ONLY preachers are instrumental in the rite of baptism for the remission of sins (to you: in order to remit sins)??
Therefore protestant "preachers" fulfill the duties of catholic priests in salvation,( ie can't be saved without one). But of course unlike catholics, protestants can go straight to Jesus for subsequent sins. Or since the water remits sins do they have to be continually re-baptized in water? (In lieu of confession to priest)
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