Forgiveness prior to baptism

[Brother Price]

I continued in this thread long enough to prove to me that my sins were remitted before the waters of baptism. I have read the actual scriptures put forth, and even studied the original Greek some to see that the Blood is applied at repentance of and confession of sins.

Scripture after scripture declares the necessity of water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, but not for salvation. Scripture has been shown repeatedly that baptism is because of salvation, a commandment for all believers. It cannot be for salvation because that would relegate salvation to a work, yes, even of the Law.

Here is a final thought. For me to be able to say that God will save the dying at repentance, but not us who are alive and healthy would make the Lord a respecter of persons. No way would God show mercy to one and not to all.

Thanks to all for the great discussion. It has bolstered this change in my life.

Sincerely,
William Price

[Adino]

Mizpeh, you just said:

I didn't say water baptism was a proof of repentance

Then you just turned around and said:

I agree that baptism is an act which bears witness to a repentant heart.

Please make up your mind.

Off to work. Catch you later.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Adino

Mizpeh, you just said:

Then you just turned around and said:
Please make up your mind.

Off to work. Catch you later.

You put quotation marks around the phrase "proof of repentance" as though I had said those words verbatim when I had been talking about repentance with works meet for repentance. I wasn't even thinking about baptism at the time. But, sure, only someone who believes will obey the gospel and be baptized for the remission of sins. I disagree with those who say baptism is a good work we do to earn heaven.

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Brother Price

I continued in this thread long enough to prove to me that my sins were remitted before the waters of baptism. I have read the actual scriptures put forth, and even studied the original Greek some to see that the Blood is applied at repentance of and confession of sins.

Scripture after scripture declares the necessity of water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, but not for salvation. Scripture has been shown repeatedly that baptism is because of salvation, a commandment for all believers. It cannot be for salvation because that would relegate salvation to a work, yes, even of the Law.

Here is a final thought. For me to be able to say that God will save the dying at repentance, but not us who are alive and healthy would make the Lord a respecter of persons. No way would God show mercy to one and not to all.

Thanks to all for the great discussion. It has bolstered this change in my life.

Sincerely,
William Price

I think you are being emotional.