I believe Baptism is necessary for Salvation what do you think?

Question

Christ emphasized, baptism is necessary! It's in the Bible(see John3:5) Baptism is the entrance into the Christian family.

Answer 1

HI Josie,
This should be a rather exhaustive listing of Baptism in the New Testament:

Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

The Apostles baptized about 5000 at Pentecost in Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

The Baptists believe that this says to BELIVE ONLY. If we finish the verse it says "AND BE BAPTIZED". Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Notice that the Eunuch wernt down into the water. There was no "sprinkling there". Read Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

If Baptism is not necessary, why do we find this in1 Peter 3:21 There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Read Romans 6:3-4 do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

The Baptism "washed away their sins" in Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
Galatians 3:26-27 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

If Baptism was not necessary, why did GOD have so many examples given? There are more:

1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
John 3:23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
Acts 8:38 He commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.
Jesus said in Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Please remember that Paul wrote in Romans 14:12 each of us shall give account of himself to God. We know it is written in Acts 5:29 that Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men.” What men say about baptism is not important. What GOD had written is VERY IMPORTANT to our salvation. Please continue to read, study, and obey GOD rather than man. Have a great weekend and a wonderful Lord's Day!!
Thanks 4 Listening,
Eds, Christian

Answer 2

Some will call baptism a "work". Some will claim that it isn't needed.

The one thing that I have found that will cause many to re-think their comments when this topic comes up among Christians is to simply ask, 'Is there any within scripture that is not baptized that are called a follower of Jesus, child of God, saved?'

Like it or not, Jesus said to go into all the world and to baptize. Some will like to ignore that - but that doesn't make it any less within scripture.

As to if baptism saves? That isn't stated within scripture either. But the fact that Jesus instructed for it to be done and that converts should follow this practice will determine if one really is a follower of Jesus teachings or what they have been told by someone.

Answer 3

Baptism is not a necessary thing, it's a MUST. Salvation without baptism is like cooking without salt. Just as we know, salt is needed to complete the cooking, so is baptism to complete the whole process of salvation. Water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit besides the acceptance of Lord Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior are three important elements in the process of salvation.

Answer 4

Indeed that is true, as you indicated with Jesus' discussion with Nicodemus|

As Jesus says:

"I solemnly assure you that no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water and spirit|"

The Catholic Church has always taught that that refers to baptism|

The term "begotten from above" (or more colloquelly, "born again") - John 3:3 - means the infusion of supernatural grace (God's own life), into the soul that did not have it before, which is effected (usually), by baptism| (It was St. Thomas Aquinas who first proposed that the sacraments effect the infusion of supernatural grace as real causes)| (ST. III, Q. 62, a. 1)|


Indeed, baptism is required for salvation because supernatural grace is required for salvation|

This is because heaven is a supernatural end, and no merely natural means can get us there (such as mere natural human good works)|





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Answer 5

Nicodemus though Jesus was talking about being born again physically. In John 3:5 Jesus states, "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." Jesus was telling "Nick" that one must be born physically, or born naturally (water breaks at natural birth), and then he must be born again, which is when the Spirit of God comes into a person upon them trusting the Lord Jesus as their Savior.
I believe baptism is important, and I have been baptized. But I think we violate the Scriptures when we make baptism the prime requirement for salvation ... Paul's central theme was Christ and His saving power. Although he spoke of baptism, he said: 'I thank God that I baptized none of you ... lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name' (1 Corinthians 1:14-15).

Baptism is a conclusive act of obedience and witness to the world that we are Christ's. I believe in it wholeheartedly. To one who has received Christ, baptism is a necessary and meaningful experience. But, I must say with Paul: 'Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel' (1 Corinthians 1:17).

As the Scripture is reviewed, the place of baptism will surely be discovered. If baptism were a requirement for salvation, I would certainly say that. But you couldn't support that knowing, for example, that the thief on the cross had no opportunity for baptism or church membership. Yet on his confession, paradise was secured. Jesus said to him, 'Today shalt thou be with me in paradise' (Luke 23:43)."

Answer 6

Baptism is a behavior, an action, when done by a minister/priest. The Baptism Christ spoke of referenced the need for Christians to publicly proclaim (boldly) their stance and belief. Baptism means something only if followed by a change within- otherwise it's an empty gesture. The action, in other words, does not give one immediate access to heaven (think of the thief on the cross)- the subsequent behaviors and attitudes do!

Answer 7

Christ Jesus told John the Baptist that he had to baptise Him as all others. This He did that we should know the truth about baptism which is the begining.
Salvation only comes from the Father, and the way to Him is only through Him whom glorified Him.....Jesus

Answer 8

...No way. Water baptism is a work. Scripture says we are justified by faith, apart from the works of the Law, observe, from Romans 3:28:
...28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.
...If you believe that water baptism is necessary for salvation, you must base that on one or possibly 2 verses, but look at the entire New Testament, and salvation is by God's grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone; nothing, but nothing, can be added to Christ's finished work on the cross. To suggest that my baptism, good works, church membership, etc, somehow adds to my salvation is a great doctrinal error and an incredible insult to God, who provides a full and free salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. We are told that "all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags" in Isaiah 64:6.
...The only baptism that is required is baptism in the Holy Spirit, and this happens at the time you are saved - you are baptized into Christ. Observe 1 Corinthians 12:13:
...For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
...Water baptism is an act of obedience that you do after you are saved.
...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and be saved. (Acts 16:31)
...Whosoever will, may come.
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====>>Those who insist water baptism is necessary for salvation, never give you a good answer about the thief on the cross, who was crucified next to our Lord Jesus. Jesus said he would be with Him in Paradise - and he missed his baptism - did he make to Heaven, or not? He made it, apart from any water baptism.

Answer 9

The Bible does in fact say that baptism is needed for salvation (between different issues, a number of which you have suggested). that does no longer propose that it extremely is opposite - they are complementary. in basic terms because of the fact one verse says you are able to desire to have self assurance to be stored, and yet another verse says you are able to desire to be baptized to be stored, does not positioned those into conflict - you are able to desire to do the two to be stored. Mark sixteen:sixteen Acts 2:38 Acts 22:sixteen I Peter 3:21 (too late and too drained to write down out the full passage for those - please look them up) additionally - you quoted Ephesians 2:8-9, that's a great passage. in case you study the full passage (Ephesians 2:one million-10), and learn it to Romans 6:one million-4, the passage in Ephesians is quite touching on the technique we wade with the aid of in baptism. on the different hand, there is *no* verse that announces 'settle for Jesus as your Lord and Savior'. those words are actually not in the Bible.

Answer 10

I can tell you what "I believe" or what I think, as many of the other answers have begun, "nevertheless what saith the Scriptures?" (Galatians 4:30)

Baptism is a command of Christ. He said, “He that believes and is baptized shall be saved.” (Mark 16:16)

Many will tell you that someone believes, is saved, and then he shall be baptized. This is not the same thing Jesus said. It is not in the same order.

What would Jesus have said if he had meant, “He that believes and is baptized shall be saved”? I believe he said what he meant and meant what he said. I believe Jesus! “He that believes not shall be condemned.” (Mark 16:16)

Many agree that baptism is commanded by Christ, but they say it is not necessary for salvation. Hebrews 5:9 says, “He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.”

Acts 2:38 says that baptism is “for the remission of sins”, “unto the remission of sins” or “so that your sins will be forgiven”. (Depending on which translation you read.) I Peter 3:21 says baptism now saves!

In the conversion of Saul (Paul), Acts 22:16 says he was commanded to be baptized and wash away his sins. Can we be saved if our sins remain? The blood of Christ washes away sins (Revelation 1:5).

Romans 6:3-4 says we are “baptized into Christ”. Can we be saved outside of Christ? (See Gal. 3:27 also.) These verses in Romans also say we are “baptized into his death”. At Christ’s death is where his saving blood was shed and offered for our sins. We must contact His death to contact that blood! Can we be saved if we have not contacted His death?

Romans 6:3-4 also say that at baptism we “rise to walk in newness of life.” At a birth there is a new life. Can we be saved if we have not been “born again” to this new life?

In the New Testament after Jesus gave the command about baptism, every example of a conversion specifically mentions baptism. None of these converts ate, drank, slept, or continued their journey until they were baptized. It was always immediate.

Saul who I mentioned earlier, spoke to Jesus. He called Jesus “Lord” and he asked what he needed to do to be saved. Jesus told him to go into the city and it would be told to him what he “must do”. In the city he fasted for three days and he was praying. (Acts 9:9-11) Many would say he was saved at that point, but he still had not been told what he “must do”. Then he was told to be baptized and wash away his sins. Please note, even though he had not eaten or drank for three days, he was baptized before he took food. (Acts 9:18-19) This shows the urgency of baptism.

After one believes, repents and confesses Christ, baptism is the point at which we come “into Christ”. The act of being immersed in water and rising up out of the water symbolically recreates Christ's death, burial, and ressurection. It is this way God has appointed for us to contact Christ's death and be forgiven of our sins. Baptism is “for the remission of sins”.

Yes, according to the Bible, baptism is necessary for salvation!

Answer 11

Baptism may be necessary for salvation... but is salvation necessary for anything at all? Your question is ignorantly loaded and preposterously assuming.

Both salvation and baptism are mere silly rituals which are only useful to people who believe in the nonsense of religion and the existence of a spiritual soul, life after death, god and heaven and hell when, of course, all of these things are purely matters of fanatical tripe.

For those who have transcended the proposed importance of such unfounded stock, everything which is necessary for a meaningful and productive life can be, and is, found completely within the reality and factualness and from that which is available through ones own naturally present senses - for thinking individuals, the truth about life and death is as obvious as his own breath.

Is baptism necessary...? LOL, Not today, thanks.

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