2006-09-15 10:15:48 · 6 answers · asked by Dysthymia 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It doesnt! We must repent and be baptized in the name of the Trinity!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-15 10:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does make it clear that spiritual baptism is required ("you must be born again" means the same thing), but nowhere does it specify that physical baptism is. Verses such as, "repent and be baptised, and you will be saved" refer to spiritual baptism.
2006-09-15 17:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by KDdid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baptism is not a requirement for salvation, it is meant as an outward expression of an inward faith. The thief on the cross died without being baptized, yet Christ told him he would be in Paradise with Christ that day.
2006-09-15 22:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by kimba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no mandate in the bible that says you have to be baptised. Baptism is a symbolic ritual.
2006-09-15 17:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never see "optional" used in the Bible.
But I don't recall a commandment, or a rule, or a demand, that one be baptized. There is, however, an admonition for us to follow His example, and He was baptized by John. Therefore, it is seen by the Christian Church to be a sacrament.
2006-09-15 17:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by seeitmiway32 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 29 verse 6.
2006-09-15 17:18:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋