(I Peter 3:21, Mark 16:16)
This is a unique scripture because you will find people who will argue and say that nobody can be saved by baptism. Or they will say that baptism is not necessary for salvation. Now, let’s see how baptism saves by belief in the gospel message, which causes repentance and baptism in Jesus name (Acts 2:37-38).
I Peter 3:21 means that we are not saved by the washing of the body, we are saved by a good (clear) conscience toward God. All of the apostles in the New Testament knew that baptism was extremely important to salvation. Therefore, new converts were commanded to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus (Peter) Acts 10:48, (Paul) Acts 19:1-5. These scripture texts are perfectly clear about the importance of baptism to salvation. And they are supported by Acts 2:38 and all the actions of the apostles throughout the book of Acts (Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12).
When we believe, repent and are washed in the blood of Jesus, according to Acts 2:38, we will received remission of sins and have a good conscience toward God.
I guess you might ask? Why would my conscience be clear if I get baptized in Jesus name? Your conscience will be clear because you would have followed God’s Word according to Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38. If you haven’t followed God’s Word, then you can’t have a good conscience toward God (Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12).
Baptism is based on the foundation and Rock of Jesus name. We have put on Christ and we are buried with him by baptism. We know that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. And we know that baptism remits sins (Acts 2:38).
The apostles always taught repentance, baptism in Jesus name for remission of sins and reception of the Holy Spirit at the time baptism was performed. In other words, our conscience will be clear and our soul will be free from the guilt and shame of sin because we have been washed in the blood of Jesus Christ by baptism and we have obeyed the gospel message (II Thessalonians 1:7-8).
Why would we get baptized ourselves and tell others that it’s not necessary? Baptism is absolutely necessary for salvation according to the aforementioned scriptures. If we tell a new convert that all they have to do is confess with their mouth without mentioning repentance, water baptism in Jesus name, and the reception of the Holy Ghost, we are in error (Romans 10:9-10). Refer to question 52 in my book, Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations.
We are saved by baptism according to Peter by having a good conscience toward God and more importantly baptism saves because Jesus said it saves in Mark 16:16.
God’s Word is extremely clear to a believer. However, to an unbeliever, the Word of God is not so clear. God’s Word doesn’t have any private interpretations but unbelievers can’t understand it. Baptism carries the blood of Jesus Christ for remission of sins, and is absolutely necessary for salvation. But let’s understand that I Peter 3:21 and Mark 16:16 are not my words, I didn't say it, God said it.
Instead of trying to prove the scriptures wrong, through the spirit of the antichrist, why not try to understand how the scriptures are true because God said it.
In Mark 16:15-16, Jesus (God) has the final word by telling his apostles that they should go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Then He says; He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. This scripture doesn’t need any private interpretation. According to Jesus Christ baptism saves and if you don’t believe it, you will be damned.
This is an edited version of my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Can you prove that Jesus made the world?
(John 1:10, Ephesians 3:1-12, Colossians 1:14-19)
Sure, but first let’s go back to get a better understanding of the Word in John 1:1. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Word which is the logos was the thought of God and was God. The Word which is the thought or mind of God was with God and was made flesh.
Therefore Christ is the manifestation or flesh of God. Go to the first verses of John 1:1-14. God, in the form of the manifested Christ, was in the world and the world was made “by” him (John 1:10).
Jesus Christ in his Spiritual form as the Word or Logos made the world and the world knew him not.
Always keep in mind that God’s name, Jesus Christ, is eternal/infinite. God tells us his name in Acts 9:5. The flesh or manifestation of God, is finite and was born in Bethlehem but his name is eternal.
Today some Christians don't believe Jesus Christ was in a Spiritual form as God the Word before his birth. The Logos, made the world and they still don't know him nor believe him, even though they can see it in the scriptures. They have eyes that can’t see and hearts that won’t believe.
In Ephesians 3:1-12. God explains to us that even though, it’s a mystery that Jesus Christ is the Almighty God, he has revealed this mystery to his saints (Revelation 1:8).
God reveals that He created all things by his name - Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:14-19, God explains that Jesus Christ is his image and that he; through Jesus Christ, in his Spiritual form – with him in mind, created the heavens and the earth and everything in the universe, both visible and invisible (Hebrews 1:3,8).
This is the bottom line. Jesus Christ is the God of all creation and He, as the Word, created the world by His own name (I Corinthians 10:4, Colossians 2:8-12).
This excerpt is edited from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity
Sure, but first let’s go back to get a better understanding of the Word in John 1:1. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Word which is the logos was the thought of God and was God. The Word which is the thought or mind of God was with God and was made flesh.
Therefore Christ is the manifestation or flesh of God. Go to the first verses of John 1:1-14. God, in the form of the manifested Christ, was in the world and the world was made “by” him (John 1:10).
Jesus Christ in his Spiritual form as the Word or Logos made the world and the world knew him not.
Always keep in mind that God’s name, Jesus Christ, is eternal/infinite. God tells us his name in Acts 9:5. The flesh or manifestation of God, is finite and was born in Bethlehem but his name is eternal.
Today some Christians don't believe Jesus Christ was in a Spiritual form as God the Word before his birth. The Logos, made the world and they still don't know him nor believe him, even though they can see it in the scriptures. They have eyes that can’t see and hearts that won’t believe.
In Ephesians 3:1-12. God explains to us that even though, it’s a mystery that Jesus Christ is the Almighty God, he has revealed this mystery to his saints (Revelation 1:8).
God reveals that He created all things by his name - Jesus Christ. In Colossians 1:14-19, God explains that Jesus Christ is his image and that he; through Jesus Christ, in his Spiritual form – with him in mind, created the heavens and the earth and everything in the universe, both visible and invisible (Hebrews 1:3,8).
This is the bottom line. Jesus Christ is the God of all creation and He, as the Word, created the world by His own name (I Corinthians 10:4, Colossians 2:8-12).
This excerpt is edited from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
How could Jesus be the Saviour when God says, He is the Saviour?
(Isaiah 43:11)
Through Jesus Christ, God himself became the Saviour of the world. Again, God's Word is true, He is our Saviour for He was in Jesus Christ reconciling the world unto himself (II Corinthians 5:19, John 1:1,10,14).
In Luke 2:11, we see the fulfillment of God’s Word as foretold in the book of Isaiah. God himself came down from heaven to be the Saviour of the world (Isaiah 43:10-12, Matthew 1:23) Therefore, Jesus Christ is the one God and our Saviour as foretold in Isaiah.
This is an excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity
Through Jesus Christ, God himself became the Saviour of the world. Again, God's Word is true, He is our Saviour for He was in Jesus Christ reconciling the world unto himself (II Corinthians 5:19, John 1:1,10,14).
In Luke 2:11, we see the fulfillment of God’s Word as foretold in the book of Isaiah. God himself came down from heaven to be the Saviour of the world (Isaiah 43:10-12, Matthew 1:23) Therefore, Jesus Christ is the one God and our Saviour as foretold in Isaiah.
This is an excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. www.google.com will daniels understanding the trinity
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