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Originally Posted by Originalist
The word in the Greek is "in order that your sins may be forgiven". But that does not mean baptism washes away sins, or that your forgiven on the basis of baptism.
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But doesn't that "in order that your sins may be forgiven" grammatically lines up with the command to repent?
The reason why THIS discussion is important follows.
At the heart of the UPCI's faulty theology is a works-based, legalistic salvation message that is not biblical.
So while the Apostles may have never sought to disect the role of baptism in one's salvation, the Apostle Paul would stand against the message that is preached by the UPCI. The spirit of the message is not biblical.
Acts 2:38 is in the Bible for sure-- but not the way it is presented in Oneness circles and SURELY the Apostle Paul would stand against anyone who would believe in their heart that others are not saved because they were not baptized in the Name of Jesus.
When I speak of the "spirit" of the UPCI's message not being biblical, the last sentecnce in the paragraph above is an example of that erroneous spirit that permeates Oneness doctrine. So is the notion that a person isn't saved until they speak in tongues. So is the notion that if a woman wears pants, it is a reflection of her lack of holiness or more often her lack of salvation all together.
A notable UPCI preacher once said when speaking of their doctrine, "Either we're right or we're really wrong."
Sadly, but firmly, I attest the UPCI is doctrinally wrong. Yet who am I? What does it matter that I say the UPCI is doctrinally wrong? Why is this important?
I am Jermyn Michael Davidson and I KNOW who I am. It matters to me.
I thank GOD for AFF.
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