1 Peter 3:20-21
God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water ,
21 and this water symbolizes BAPTISM THAT NOW SAVES YOU ALSO — not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. IT SAVES YOU by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
I believe a Christian must accept EVERYTHING scripture teaches in regard to salvation. This seems pretty clear that baptism is essential in addition to "calling on the name of the Lord" and accepting Him as Savior. Scripture actually tells us what accepting Christ as Savior by calling on His name involves. And, interestingly, scripturally calling on His name involves baptism.
Acts 22:16
16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name .
2007-01-17
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