Yes, baptism is a command and ALL Christians should be baptized, in order to obey the scriptures and Biblical examples.
Still, the why behind baptism, the doctrine explaining the role of water baptism is important.
It is important to be correct-- though I still don't see people being sent to hell because they believe that water baptism washes away sin.
Much of the doctrinal striving and religious separating that people have participated in seems to be symptomatic of human-inspired pride and a lack of love for their brothers and sisters in Christ.
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"The choices we make reveal the true nature of our character."
Yes, baptism is a command and ALL Christians should be baptized, in order to obey the scriptures and Biblical examples.
Still, the why behind baptism, the doctrine explaining the role of water baptism is important.
It is important to be correct-- though I still don't see people being sent to hell because they believe that water baptism washes away sin.
Much of the doctrinal striving and religious separating that people have participated in seems to be symptomatic of human-inspired pride and a lack of love for their brothers and sisters in Christ.
Those who believe baptism saves are the very ones who don't believe baptism saves, Jermyn. I know that may sound contradictory, but some will point to the scripture which plainly says that baptism saves and when asked about the plan of salvation, baptism suddenly becomes a PART of the plan of salvation, baptism doesn't save any more.
By 'plan of salvation' I mean something which will keep a person from going to hell and attaining heaven in the hereafter.
Those who believe baptism saves are the very ones who don't believe baptism saves, Jermyn. I know that may sound contradictory, but some will point to the scripture which plainly says that baptism saves and when asked about the plan of salvation, baptism suddenly becomes a PART of the plan of salvation, baptism doesn't save any more.
By 'plan of salvation' I mean something which will keep a person from going to hell and attaining heaven in the hereafter.
I think I understand what you are saying.
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"The choices we make reveal the true nature of our character."
I have read volumes of weak, watered down drivel such as that...The truth is that when you HEAR God's word,and you Repent,you are obligated to take part in the baptism of Water and Spirit...These are a part of the principles of the doctrine of Christ.You better get back in the Bible and drop some of the foolish commentaries..
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