Will I be pleased if you ONLY go to the store but don't buy bread? No. I said I will be please if you go to the store AND "buy bread". Will I be pleased if you go to the next door neighbor and buy bread? No. I said I will be pleased if you "go to the store" AND buy bread. Simple English grammar states that the word AND is used in a sentence to require the equal necessity of both ideas it separates in a sentence.
"Whoever believes AND is baptized shall be saved". So why is it that we have no problem applying simple grammar to the first statement but refuse to apply it to the second?
Simply, if we apply it to the second then we will have to change a basic point of theology.
2007-01-17 05:00:19 · 9 answers · asked by yagman 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hhhhmmm.... You are correct gramatically. Guess this means there is yet another glaring contradiction in the Bible...ya know, the one that says that ALL we have to do is beleive....
2007-01-17 05:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some translations of the bible adhere more closely to what is in the original languages than others do. Modern paraphrase Bibles have taken liberties that at times alter the original meaning. Some translators have allowed personal beliefs to color their renderings. But these weaknesses can be identified by comparison of a variety of translations.
Twisting the Scriptures to fit our own ideas can result in lasting harm. Two things can help us to understand the Bible correctly. First consider the context(surrounding verses) of any statement. Next compare texts with other statements in the bible that deal with the same subject.
Gods Word of truth in a very practical way sets men free from ignorance,superstitions,human philosophies and senseless traditions of men..
2007-01-17 05:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by mrs.mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I can't find your reference, so I can't look at the context.
Edit: Found it in Mark 16:16 (A very contraversial scripture) First question: What baptism? Water or Spirit?
Second: The statement is true, a person who believes and is baptized is saved. Also true is Acts 16:31 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." The consistancy in it is the belief, which numerous scriptures also say.
2007-01-17 05:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use the 3-pan method. Get a bowl, fill it halfway with flour. Second bowl, eggs, beaten and add a little milk to it. Third bowl, use the bread crumbs. Dip the fish in the flour, and tap lightly to get the excess flour off. This will help the egg to stick to the fish better. Dip in eggs, let drip for a few secs, then roll in the crumbs. Almost all restaurants that do scratch cooking use this method for breaded whatever they serve, from chicken to fish to onion rings.
2016-05-24 00:24:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a really good point. I am a baptized believer, but I in no way think that my baptism helped me be saved. I view it as a way to profess my faith to others. Being baptized helped me as a new christian begin my new life. There is no way to heaven but through Him, that is why I dont think baptism is an absolute prerequisite.
2007-01-17 05:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by rachie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right, except that baptism means cleansed (of sin in this case) not emersed in water. Everyone has been emersed in water at some point but not everyone has had their sins forgiven. I could believe in Jesus and then be emersed, but, my sins arent forgiven unless I confess and repent. The theif on the cross, has his sins forgiven, but not emersed in water. He was Baptized (cleansed) but had nothing to do with water.
2007-01-17 05:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, grammatically, you're correct, but you've just proved the Bible wrong (assuming the translation is correct) since it says in another place that ALL one has to do is confess Jesus is Lord.
One more contradiction for the record books, I suppose.
2007-01-17 05:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by Aeryn Whitley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a conjuction word used to indicate an additional thing, situation or fact. "And" in this case links words and phrases of the same grammatical value.
but i get your point and one more case to show that king james did a whammy on the bible!
2007-01-17 05:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by Love United 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using AND is common courtesy when asking others for assistance. Using the word AND may depend on the situation.
2007-01-17 05:05:38 · answer #9 · answered by c s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋