2006-12-09 17:00:22 · 15 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
being baptized is just a symbol of being washed of ur sins....u do not have 2 do it....the only thing required of u 2 b saved is to give ur life to Jesus.
2006-12-09 17:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a way, it is superfluous.....except that we have been commanded to baptize others.
I see the Bible saying that baptism is a means of grace. That is, that through baptism we recieve God's grace. We receive this grace also through the promises of God in His word.
1 Peter 3:20-22
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, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand-with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.
(from New International Version)
Note it says "Also......saves"
2006-12-10 01:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Baptists you do not need to be baptized to be saved, and that is also what the Bible teaches.
2006-12-10 01:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not why "Baptists" are called "Baptists" ... they are called "Baptists" because they only baptize adults.
But back to your question--the thief that was dying on the Cross next to Jesus was granted salvation by Christ, yet he (at least we assume) was not baptized. So that is Biblical evidence to support that Baptism is not a requirement for salvation.
2006-12-10 01:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Paul McDonald 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, Baptists do not see baptism as a "completion" of salvation. It is a statement of faith that follows a commandment of God.
2006-12-10 17:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Sacrament is a know means by which God's grace is dispensed for the gift of life.
It is Satanic to proclaim another man condemned. As many as I say this thing to, and believe the truth, pay heed unto it.
2006-12-10 01:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is the public profession of faith. It is the ritual that FOLLOWS salvation of the eternal soul by accepting Jesus, the Son of the one true God as Savior.
No such thing as "partial saved". Salvation is all or nothing.
2006-12-10 01:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the way it was when I used to be a baptist. Had to be baptized
2006-12-10 01:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ayita 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are saved by believing in Jesus and that he died for your sins not by works but by Grace alone.dont be decieved.Jesus says nothing about being baptized to be save it clearly says you are saved by faith alone.
2006-12-10 01:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by lightangellion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just extra. It is a public expression that you have gotten saved. It is a symbolic death to your old life and a beggining of your new spiritual life.
2006-12-10 01:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋