Is baptism essential unto salvation?

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Dordrecht

Was the thief on the cross baptized?

Well, he wasn't baptized on the cross (unless it rained and you count sprinkling as baptism) but we do not know if he had ever been baptized prior to his crucifixion or not.

[Dordrecht]

Originally Posted by Sam

Well, he wasn't baptized on the cross (unless it rained and you count sprinkling as baptism) but we do not know if he had ever been baptized prior to his crucifixion or not.

Considering his past life, it's very likely he was not baptized.

[clyattvillan]

Have y'all been through the tabernacle plan in relation to baptism yet? I didn't want to post something that had already been discussed.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by clyattvillan

Have y'all been through the tabernacle plan in relation to baptism yet? I didn't want to post something that had already been discussed.

Amen! The pouring of the Laver as part of clensing in the tabernacle is a wonderful type of water baptism.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Amen! The pouring of the Laver as part of clensing in the tabernacle is a wonderful type of water baptism.

Were the priests immersed/dipped/buried in the laver as part of their daily cleansing?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Sam

Were the priests immersed/dipped/buried in the laver as part of their daily cleansing?

The priests regularly cleansed before entering the Tabernacle.

"Thou shaft also make a laver of brass and his foot also of brass, to wash withal, and thou shall put it between the tabernacle and the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein. For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat. When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water that they die not, or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering unto the Lord" (Exodus 30:18-20)