Baptism..Is it necessary for Salvation?

Question

I believe baptism is necessary for salvation.Christ emphasized, baptism is necessary! It's in the Bible(see John 3:5)

Answer 1

Josie,
You are absolutely right. Baptism is a necessary part of becoming a Christian. There are too many examples of Baptism for it to be a "showing of faith". It is definitely necessary. Study these scriptures and see what you think. To become a Christian:
1. HEAR - Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
2. BELIEVE - In Mark 16:16, Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
3. REPENT - Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
4. CONFESS CHRIST - 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
5. BE BAPTIZED - 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.
6. CONTINUE TO BE FAITHFUL - Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.”
Send me a note if you have questions. I am anxious to hear from you. Have a Great day.
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Answer 2

Yes. Mark 16:16 He that believeth & is baptized shall be saved,----- Acts 2:38 Repent everyone of you & be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, (sins done in the body) & ye shall receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Apostle Paul even ask people have ye received the holy Ghost since ye believed & they said they have not heard a bout the holy ghost, Then Paul ask how they were baptized, they said unto John's baptism Then Paul commanded them all to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Answer 3

Yes, I believe so too.


John 3:5: "Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."

Acts 2:38, where Peter says, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Notice the sequence: First comes repentance; then comes baptism—which effects the forgiveness of sins—and then, as a consequence of that forgiveness and therefore of baptism, comes the gift (the grace) of the Holy Spirit. This verse makes sense only if it is understood as saying that baptism is not a mere symbol. If baptism were just an ordinance and not a sacrament, why would Peter bother to include it in his instruction?

"you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified" (1 Cor. 6:11). By washed he was not referring to the Corinthians’ bathing practices, because sanctification and justification are not dependent on hygienic practices. The verb meant that they had been baptized, and it was their baptism that brought them, for the first time, a state of sanctification and justification. Baptism changed them internally, spiritually, as it changes us.

Answer 4

Baptism is a way of letting the world know that you are burying the old you and you're coming out new. Though Jesus never sinned, he was still baptized. True salvation is having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Many people get baptized and they go back to their sinful ways, but because you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, you can always ask for forgiveness of your sins and he will clean your slate. You should still get baptized though.

Answer 5

What is the meaning of baptism? According to Romans chapter 6 it is identifying yourself with what Jesus did for you. He died for your sins, He rose from the dead. Being immersed in the water symbolizes your identification with Jesus' death, and coming up out of the water symbolizes resurrection to a new life with Jesus. Baptism is a public confession of what has already happened in your heart.

If baptism was necessary for salvation why don't we read about Jesus baptizing people? Even Paul only baptized a few Corinthian believers (1. Cor.1:14-16)

Water is sometimes used by Jesus in a metaphorical way. For example in John 7:38-39 "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive."... Jesus uses the term "water" here for the Holy Spirit.

In the following verses water is used for the Word of God:

Joh 15:3 "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you."
Eph.5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

In conclusion: I don't believe that water in John 3:5 means baptism, but probably is a metaphor for the Word of God, as it tells in Romans 10 that faith comes through hearing the Word of God.

Answer 6

...No, it's not. One must trust in Jesus + nothing/no one else (not tongues, water baptism, religious leaders, or any other kind of work that people think they need to add). Over and over in the New Testament, we are commanded to believe, believe, believe, without mention of water baptism, and we must believe without trusting in any kinds of works on our part.
...If water baptism were that important, why is often left out in many Bible passages?
...RE the 2 verses, Acts 2:38 and Mark 16:16:
...Acts 2:38 says this: Peter said to
them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
...It means to change your mind and go God's way (repent), and because you have, be baptized in water - it will not take to you long to look at other passages and see that the NT stresses believing on (trusting in, clinging to) the Lord Jesus alone for salvation.
...Another way of explaining it is this: In the Old West, we see a wanted poster - WANTED FOR ROBBERY, JESSE JAMES - Jesse James is wanted because he robbed, they are not seeking him to do a robbery, he is wanted because he already committed a robbery; and to be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, means we are to be baptized because of the forgiveness of sins, because this has already taken place - now be baptized.
...Water baptism is a work of obedience after salvation. We cannot add anything to the finished work of Christ on the cross; nothing. To suggest we can is heretical, and an insult to God who provides a full salvation in Jesus Christ.
...Mark 16:16 - you folks who use this as a proof text for baptism never quote the 2nd part of the verse - here are both parts:
,,, Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
...He that believeth not shall be damned.
...Your John 3:5 has already been explained.
...I urge everyone to believe on (trust in) the Lord Jesus Christ alone, and be saved. (Acts 16:31)
...Whosoever will, may come.

Answer 7

Water baptism, no.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit, YES.

No Holy Spirit baptism, you are not saved.
You will not go to heaven.
Your name is not written in the Book Of Life.
You have not the Seal of God.

Answer 8

Jesus got baptized Himself, and He is the example. But He saved the person on the cross without baptism. Get baptized if you have time, but if Jesus saved the man on the cross without baptism, I believe we can help people to get saved in life and death situations like that without the baptism. Te main thing is to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. : )

Answer 9

Hi:

As "Only My" answered...born of water is referring to natural child birth not baptism....this is a common misenterptation of those who take the bible out of contex.....

it is crystal clear in Luke 23 32:42 when Jesus was on the cross with 2 criminals and assuured 1 of them that

"43 And Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise."

I dont believe that they allowed the thief to come down off the cross to be baptized.....seeing that he was nailed up there and all....




32 Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him. 33 Finally, they came to a place called The Skull.* All three were crucified there-Jesus on the center cross, and the two criminals on either side.
34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive these people, because they don't know what they are doing."* And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.*
35 The crowd watched, and the leaders laughed and scoffed. "He saved others," they said, "let him save himself if he is really God's Chosen One, the Messiah." 36 The soldiers mocked him, too, by offering him a drink of sour wine. 37 They called out to him, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" 38 A signboard was nailed to the cross above him with these words: "This is the King of the Jews."
39 One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, "So you're the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself-and us, too, while you're at it!"
40 But the other criminal protested, "Don't you fear God even when you are dying? 41 We deserve to die for our evil deeds, but this man hasn't done anything wrong." 42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."
43 And Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise."

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Answer 10

No... You are misinterpreting that verse - "born of water" means physical birth - NOT Baptism -

Read Ephesians 2:8-9 - Salvation is NOT achieved by works of righteousness