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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
Good questions. Bible says no law no sin, from what i understand. Don't have all the answers but it says no law no transgression.
Paul said:
Rom 7:8
8 But sin , taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
KJV
As far as the thief, not sure, but to compare him to after the resurrection and establishment would not be right. even John stated that Holy ghost would not be given til after Jesus was glorified. |
Abraham was justified by faith before the Law of Moses.
David was justified by faith under the Law of Moses.
The thief was justified by faith during the transition between Law and Grace.
I have been justified by faith after the fulfilment of the Law in Christ.
Baptism is essential for every New Testament believer who has been justified by faith, just as circumcision was essential for Moses after he was justified by faith.
Any person who professes faith and refuses baptism ought to join the word of faith movement and enjoy all the health and wealth that they can on this side of the eternal divide. If you refuse baptism, you deny your profession of faith. Baptism is absolutely essential for New Testament believers.
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