Ok, before I make any statements, I am sure this has been hashed out many times on this forum. I don't simply want to reread other discussions, so please humor me...
Is baptism essential to be saved? This isn't a question of whether baptism in Jesus name is essential, so lets not turn this into a massive debate on Jesus name or FSHG... I just want to know if baptism is essential...
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There are several "bapstisms" mentioned in the Scriptures. Ref Hebrews 6:2. We can't even agree among ourselves how many baptisms there are and if any or all of them are essential unto salvation.
There are several "bapstisms" mentioned in the Scriptures. Ref Hebrews 6:2. We can't even agree among ourselves how many baptisms there are and if any or all of them are essential unto salvation.
That was not the question... you can't say, well there are so many so we cant agree... I am simply asking if full water submersion with the invocation of some name is required for salvation.
This isn't a debate about OT baptisms -- not ritual washings or cleanings.
I think you know what I am asking, just answer what you believe and explain why.
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That was not the question... you can't say, well there are so many so we cant agree... I am simply asking if full water submersion with the invocation of some name is required for salvation.
This isn't a debate about OT baptisms -- not ritual washings or cleanings.
I think you know what I am asking, just answer what you believe and explain why.
I think Sam's point is that just by asking for a simple answer doesn't mean there is one. Thus the rehashing. The long drawn out threads are long and drawn out for a reason.
For the record, I believe that I don't know. I certainly wouldn't want to risk not being baptized. How's that?
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Ok, before I make any statements, I am sure this has been hashed out many times on this forum. I don't simply want to reread other discussions, so please humor me...
Is baptism essential to be saved? This isn't a question of whether baptism in Jesus name is essential, so lets not turn this into a massive debate on Jesus name or FSHG... I just want to know if baptism is essential...
Yes.
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Water baptism is an essential part of initiation into the church for a new believer.
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