The Importance of Water Baptism | Counterpoint with Mike Hixson & BJ Clarke

Mike and BJ will discuss the importance of baptism- a very important topic that is downplayed a lot in other religious organizations. What does the Bible say about baptism? Please follow along with your Bibles and learn about one of the important steps in gaining salvation!
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[@gundawaybendijo5699]

Thanks be to God Lord Jesus Christ am back listening,watching GBN glorifying God Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour.. Great lessons to all who haven't in submissions for Baptism.. CoC Zamboanga City Philippines member..

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

I appreciate the good work brothers and effort you are doing your labor is not in vain in the Lord

[@isaiahv963]

When people say water baptism is not necessary, they often point out phrases in the scriptures that are out of context

[@bluebird6499]

These scriptures are not out of context. They say what they say and they mean what they say. If you think they are out of context, please look all of them up and read the context. I, personally, can’t imagine why anyone would think they are out of context except that they disagree with what someone has been taught. Like, “I have been taught thus and so, so if a scripture disagrees with what I have been taught, the scripture has to be wrong. Oh, scripture is not wrong, that means you are misusing it, taking it out of context.” So anyone who thinks that, please look the scriptures up and read the context. It is clear if you don’t already have something else in mind.

[@isaiahv963]

@@bluebird6499yea i personally don’t think that but i know others do

[@PreacherPaul71]

Such as?

[@teev7]

@@PreacherPaul71 Such as I Corinthians 1:17. People often say that Paul is saying that Christ did not send him to baptize because baptism isn’t necessary. Paul, himself didn’t need to do the baptizing, which isn’t the point. Paul had already established that baptism was essential. It should be read in context. See I Corinthians 1:12-15, for example.

[@tomgregory687]

In Romans 10 it says whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 9:14 says that Saul had authority to bind those who call upon Christ’s name. They were not sneaking around corners listening for someone to say, “Jesus save me, I’m a sinner.” They were hunting down believers who were living by the gospel. So on Roman’s 10 Paul is saying that if you are living the gospel in the day of judgement you will be saved. That’s an example of a misuse of scripture by taking it out of context.

[@marshallgiles6255]

Amen, continue to teach the truth. God Bless Y'all.

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

It is so beautifully simple and I don’t see how anyone can’t see it. Good lesson! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

@CharlesCurtis-gt5yb 1 Peter 3:21

[@glen7589]

I think I’ll obey the Word that I read from the God breathed scriptures, not an interpretation of a man. The gospel is written so common people can easily understand. I don’t know why people strain at a gnat and swallow the camel. God is not the author of confusion, just read the word and obey it 🙏✝️

[@thundershadow]

The reason is a false doctrine. I call that doctrine 'alone, alone, alone'. This false doctrine is the bulwark of over 90% of the denominations. The sinister way in which it is foisted on these groups is as subtle as the sigh of a sleeping baby. It's bait-and-switch conditioning. Every time the opportunity arises to use (misuse) Ephesians 2:8&9... this verse will be quoted and then comes the subtle footnote editing substituting the material of that verse with their unscriptural context. At a more basic level is the egregious error that suggests that salvation comes without obedience to God by faith. It should be obvious to any intellectually honest person that you CAN'T be saved without obeying God.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

The implication being that the 'ekklesia' is not a cult nor a branch by any sort

[@larrymcclain8874]

Acts 18:8 gives the God-ordained formula or process of the "coming to Christ" experience, "hearing, believing and being baptized." Every detailed conversion account in Acts follows this procedure when individuals became Christians (see Acts 2, 8, 9/22; 10/11; 16; 18; 19).

[@georgerodriguez2987]

Though they talk the same theme they always draw something new

[@tomgregory687]

2 Corinthians 10:12 is the reason why the “easy believe” evangelicals say what they do. They trust their Doctors of Divinity more than the Apostles of Christ. Most theologians cannot learn beyond what they learn in seminary because they are bound by an unspoken oath to perpetuate the teachings of their denomination.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

You will have to define what 'believers baptism with water' is?

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

The bride of Christ " in the washing of (water) by the word" Ephesians 5:26

[@glen7589]

By the way the church of Christ is not connected with any other except through the Word of God.

[@horseman528]

It is amazing how many denominations make up their own plan of salvation such as the so-called sinner's prayer instead of going by book, chapter, and verse. Hear the gospel. (Rom. 10:17), Believe the gospel of Christ. (John 8:24) Repent of your sins. (Acts 17:30, Luke 13:3) Confess your faith in Christ as the Son of God before others. (Acts 8:37, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized into Christ for the remission of your sins. (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Rom. 6:3-6, Gal. 3:26-27) Be faithful until death. (Rev. 2:10, Colossians 1:20-23)

[@PreacherPaul71]

At salvation the Holy Spirit baptizes the believing sinner into Christ. Not water. Romans 6:3-5

[@horseman528]

@@PreacherPaul71 You get the Holy Spirit through obedience to the gospel in baptism. First comes the water and then comes the Spirit. That's why Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:5 that unless one is born of the water and the Spirit, they cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Acts 2:38 agrees with John 3:5. Romans 6:3-6 is talking about being buried into the death of Christ in water baptism and then being raised to walk in newness of life, that's why Paul says if we have been planted in the LIKENESS of his death, we shall also be in the LIKENESS of His resurrection in verse 5 of Romans 6. Water baptism is a form of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. That's also why is says in Romans 6:17-18, "But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that FORM OF DOCTRINE which was delivered you. Being THEN MADE FREE FROM SIN, ye became the servants of righteousness." In other words, we contact the blood of Christ in water baptism and our sins are washed away according to Acts 22:16.

[@horseman528]

@CharlesCurtis-gt5yb We got book, chapter, and verse for everything we believe. We study the whole New Testament, not just a few favorite verses isolated from everything else.

[@horseman528]

@CharlesCurtis-gt5yb Evidently, you're not interested in learning anything, so I'm done replying to your comments. You either believe the Bible to be the Word of God or you don't.

[@horseman528]

@@PreacherPaul71 True, but you don't get the Spirit until you go down in the water according to Acts 2:38, Acts 8:35-40, and John 3:5. 1John 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

[@bobconolty2692]

John 3 is contrasting two births. Physical & Spiritual. That which is born of flesh is flesh (physical birth as we are all born in water. That's why we say the mother's water breaks), and that which is born of spirit is spirit (spiritual birth). Nicodemus was actually questioning how to go back into the womb which is why Jesus answered the way he did. Two births! Flesh and Spirit.

[@Revstar24]

BAPTISM AND THE NEW BIRTH A major division within Christendom pertains to the point at which the “new birth” occurs. Most of Christendom maintains that a person is born again, and thus has sin washed away by the blood of Christ, when that person “accepts Jesus Christ as his personal savior.” By this expression, it is meant that a person must mentally and/or orally decide to embrace Christ as the Lord of his life. Hence, the new birth is seen simply as a determination of the will-a moment in time when the person accepts Christ in his mind and couples that decision with an oral confession. The passage in the New Testament that alludes specifically to being born again pertains to a conversation that Jesus had with a high-ranking Jewish official: There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again’” (John 3:1-7). In an effort to avoid identifying “water” (vs. 5) as water baptism, many within Christendom have proposed a variety of novel interpretations. For example, some have proposed that “water” is a reference to the Holy Spirit. While it certainly is true that John uses the word “water” symbolically to represent the Spirit later in his book (7:38-39), that fact had to be explained by the inspired writer. However, in chapter three, the normal, literal meaning is clearly in view, not only because water baptism throughout the New Testament is consistently associated with the salvation event (e.g., Acts 2:38; 8:12-13,36-38; 9:18; 10:47-48; 16:15,33; 18:8; 19:5; 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; Hebrews 10:22; 1 Peter 3:21), but even in this context, 18 verses later, the term clearly has a literal meaning: “Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there” (John 3:23). Additionally, if “water” in John 3:5 is an allusion to the Holy Spirit, the result would be nonsensical: “unless one is born of the Spirit and the Spirit.” Another quibble offered in an effort to avoid the clear import of John 3:5 is that “water” is a symbol for the blood of Jesus. Of course, no rationale exists for making such a connection. Elsewhere John refers explicitly to water and blood, but clearly distinguishes them from each other in their import (1 John 5:6). Perhaps the most popular notion, advanced only in recent years, is that “water” is a reference to a pregnant woman’s “water”-i.e., the amniotic fluid that accompanies the physical birth of a child. However, this suggestion likewise fails to fit the context of Jesus’ remarks. In fact, Nicodemus himself thought that Jesus was referring to physical birth (“mother’s womb”). But Jesus corrected his misconception, and contrasted such thinking with the intended meaning of “water and Spirit.” Indeed, Jesus would not have told Nicodemus that he needed to be born physically (“water”). He would not have included the act of physical birth in His listing of prerequisites to entering the Kingdom. That would make Jesus say that before a person can enter the Kingdom he or she must first be a person! What would be the point of stating such a thing? [Would it perhaps be to ensure that everyone understands that non-humans (i.e., animals) cannot enter the Kingdom?!] Later in the same chapter, did John baptize near Salim “because there was much amniotic fluid there”? If one cares to consult the rest of the New Testament in order to allow the Bible to be its own best interpreter, and in order to allow the Bible to harmonize with itself, additional passages shed light on the meaning of John 3:5. According to the rest of the New Testament, spiritual conception occurs when the Gospel (i.e., the seed of the Holy Spirit-Luke 8:11) is implanted in the human heart and mind (James 1:18; 1 Corinthians 4:15; Ephesians 6:17; 1 Peter 1:23). The Word of God, in turn, generates penitent faith in the human heart (Romans 10:17) that leads the individual to obey the Gospel by being baptized in water (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Hebrews 10:22). The resulting condition of the individual is that he or she is now a child of God, a citizen of the Kingdom, and member of the Church of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; Galatians 3:26-27; Romans 6:4). Additional verses in the New Testament clarify and cinch this meaning of John 3:5, pinpointing the “new birth,” while also allowing us to understand the activity of the Holy Spirit in the act of conversion. 1 Corinthians 12:13 Ephisians 5:26 Titus 3:5 These verses demonstrate that God achieves conversion through the Gospel message authored by the Holy Spirit. When a person comes to an understanding (Acts 8:30) of that inspired message, his penitent faith leads him to submit to water immersion for the remission of sins (Acts 8:36,38; 10:47). The result of his obedient response to the Gospel is that he is saved and cleansed from past sin and instantaneously placed into the Kingdom of Christ. Notice that submission to the divine plan of salvation does not mean that humans save themselves by effecting their own salvation. Their obedience does not earn or merit their forgiveness. Rather, the terms or conditions of salvation are stipulated by God-not by humans-and are a manifestation of His mercy. When people submit to the terms of entrance into the Kingdom of Christ, they are saved by the blood of Jesus and the grace of God-not their own effort. Water immersion is not to be viewed as a “work of righteousness which we have done” (Titus 3:5). When we submit to baptism, we are being saved by “the kindness and love of God our Savior” (Titus 3:4). We are being saved “according to His mercy” (Titus 3:5).

[@bobconolty2692]

@Revstar24 We are only 'born of water' at our physical birth (born of flesh), but I would expect a commentary exactly like that from the coc denomination. Even if those authors discovered that this verse has nothing to do with water baptism, they surely could not say or write it without losing their jobs and being shunned by their church. Finding commentaries from authors who don't have that restriction is helpful.

[@Revstar24]

@olty2692So your argument against the points of the authors of this article is they are paid off or afraid to lose their jobs?? Lol! You people are the equivalent of leftists in "christendom" for sure !! 🤣

[@daylstar1]

Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. HE SAID HE THAT BELIIEVETH AND IS BAPTIZED SHALL BE SAVED: HE DID NOT SAY HE THAT IS SAVED SHALL BE BAPTIZED!

[@georgerodriguez2987]

You can’t defeat this logic

[@jamesstrohl2016]

A very big reason is that they cannot rightly discerning the word. Or they will change the meaning of the Bible verses. There is a problem that most Church leaders overlook. That is that the way the Bible is constructed that the answer to a question may be spread out through a few Books.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

Baptism is very essential, absolutely necessary, extremely important for salvation. Sorry but your definition or interpretation of (Romans:10:9,10) is taken out of context. The'ekklesia' is not a cult according to the Almighty. Scripture learning (Acts 28:22) there the Jewish leader called the 'ekklesia' a sect which is not a sect.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

​@CharlesCurtis-gt5yb Is Christ divided? Is the One who established the (ekklesia) of the Bible the leader of a cult? Is God the originator of division? A kingdom divided against itself will not stand. I think you really need to re-examine take another careful look of what a cult really is. Before you make the claim that the only church of the Bible is a cult.

[@nancywhitehead219]

So many find that if they preach what people want to hear that's exactly what they do. When a man decides that baptism was a work because he didn't think it was required. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

You will have to define 'baptism with Jesus' death/suffering (no water) is? And 'Baptism into the body of Christ' (no water) is?

[@teev7]

Baptism is part of the plan of salvation. It’s a prerequisite for being a Christian. Therefore, it’s necessary! Plain and simple

[@Primax1201]

We all need to accept Jesus and be baptized as well to be saved. Also the thief on the cross was forgiven BEFORE Jesus' death and resurrection. AFTER His resurrection we need baptism. King James Version: Matthew 3 (Jesus is baptized) Matthew 28: 18-20 Matthew 26: 28 Mark 1: 1-11 Mark 16: 14-16 John 3:4-6 Luke 3: 15-17 Luke 3: 21-22 John 1: 25-36 John 3: 1-7 Acts 2: 36-41 Acts 8: 34-39 Acts 9:10-21 Acts 10: 47-48 Acts 18: 7-8 Acts 19: 1-5 Acts 22: 10-16 Romans 6: 1-18 1 Corinthians 12: 12-13 Galatians 3: 26-27 Ephesians 4: 1-6 Colossians 2: 6-15 1 Peter 2: 21-24 1 Peter 3: 18-22

[@1861olesamule]

Baptism saves not because of the water, not because of our goodness, not because of merit or effort to earn, it's just the element God chose where we come into contact with the agent, Christ blood, which does the saving. It's where Christ blood is applied by God that washes, remits, removes, places us into, adds us into Christ and his church. It's a faithful submissive response of calling on the Lord by faith. Arising a new creature with a new name, Christian, nothing more or less. God at that moment adds us to the church, the body of the saved, the kingdom of God, the church of God, Christ church, etc. etc. I can't be in Christ where spiritual blessing are found, before being baptized INTO Christ. "For as many of you who were baptized INTO Christ has PUT ON Christ." Gal 3:27. I can't be saved until I have put Christ on. No where does the Bible teach we're saved by a prayer "inviting Christ into our heart" and then baptized at some later date to be or as a show for others that we are already saved or to join a denomination.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

What is a cult? If by the term cult you are applying it to the only church of the Bible. I really think you need to re-examine the definition of what a cult really is. Do you really think God is divided? And the author of denominations? A kingdom that is divided against itself will not stand.

[@barryrobertson1620]

Let Jesus be your only example. He was sinless. And yet he was baptized in water by John the Baptist. Just as Jesus was buried, and was resurrected. So must we be baptised in water.

[@Primax1201]

We all need to accept Jesus and be baptized as well to be saved. Also the thief on the cross was forgiven BEFORE Jesus' death and resurrection. AFTER His resurrection we need baptism. Matthew 26:28 New King James Version 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Mark 16:14-16 New King James Version 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. John 3:4-6 New King James Version 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Acts 8:34-39 New King James Version 34 So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” 37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. 1 Peter 3:20-22 New King James Version 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 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, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

1 Corinthians 12:12, 13; How many bodies? The one body. How many Christs? The one Christ. How many Spirits? The one Spirit. How many baptisms? The one baptism (Ephesians 4:4,5,6). How is the one Biblical baptism performed? ' Here is water...coming out of the water' Acts 8:36,39 The Ethiopian eunuch. Apostle Peter; 'can anyone forbid water' Acts 10:47 Cornelius, relatives and friends. ' In the washing of water by the word' (The bride of Christ) Ephesians 5:26. Water (and -compound) Spirit, (this is the one rebirth) John 3:3,5. Summary: The one baptism is in water by immersion = the one baptism. The one baptism into the One Father, the One Son and the One Spirit making disciples Matthew 28:19. Biblical Theology

[@bobconolty2692]

Here are the seven baptisms in the bible. - John's water baptism unto repentance - Believers baptism with water - Baptism with Jesus' death/suffering (no water) - Baptism with fire (no water) - Baptism unto Moses (no water) - Baptism with the Holy Spirit (no water) - Baptism into the body of Christ (no water) Which one would be the 'one baptism?'

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

@@bobconolty2692 The bride of Christ "in the washing of (water)by the word " Ephesians 5:26. Which one do you think it is talking about?

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

​@@bobconolty2692 you will have to define what 'believers baptism with water' is?

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

@@bobconolty2692 you will have to define what: 'Baptism with Jesus' death/suffering (no water) is? And, 'Baptism into the body of Christ (no water) is?

[@JuanLopez-wf4eb]

@CharlesCurtis-gt5yb What do you mean by ' Spirit baptism '? And show me Biblical Scripture that this saves? And show me Biblically where ' baptism in water does not save'?

[@sulongenjop7436]

Water baptism is only for people who are ready to follow Jesus. For those not, don't force yrself to be christians!😂

[@dwbid42]

--- CoC REPLY Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and BEGAN TO SPEAK WITH OTHER TONGUES, AS THE SPIRIT GAVE THEM UTTERANCE. This verse very clearly says that the Holy Spirit gave them utterance in tongues so unless the rest of the chapter was spoken in tongues THIS VERSE doesn't apply to it.
---

[@judyswiderski2682]

Acts 19:1-5 shows that they who had been baptized in John's baptism only, needed to be baptized in the name of Jesus. Then Paul laid hands on them and they spoke in tongues. He was preparing them for two years of training by him. Blessings.

[@dwbid42]

@@judyswiderski2682 I'm not sure if your comment was directed to me or not if so I don't understand what the point is. At this time John had been dead quite awhile, so why wouldn't they have been baptized in Jesus name as they would want to become a disciple of Jesus. As far as the Holy Spirit is concerned it wasn't given out until Pentecost after Jesus death burial and resurrection so they wouldn't have had it

[@bobconolty2692]

Can you please have a study on the word baptism? Not water baptism, but just baptism. Baptism does not mean water all the time. There are seven baptisms in the bible, and I think learning those will help you understand. A Christian is saved by grace through faith. It's not from anything we do. We are baptized into Christ's body by the Holy Spirit. That's the one baptism. Not water. Acts 2:38 is for the Jews. Romans 6 is not water. Here's the one baptism that saves: 1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. I have a different view than the Church of Christ denomination, but it's because I have been studying the word, trying to rightly divide it. Not because I just accept what others say. Your video was very derogatory toward those who hold a different view.

[@dsvet]

Incorrect, John's baptism was for the Jews. The baptism in Acts 2 is Christ's baptism in His name (His authority) and it is for all penetant believerswho confess Christ'sdeity both Jew and Gentile. Its the same baptism describes in Romans 6, Colossians 2:8-15 etc So let me ask you, in your congregation how much of a Jew must one be before they are baptized in water for remission of sins? 50% Jew? 75% Jew?. Or must all members who have Jewish ancestry get baptized in water?

[@bobconolty2692]

Acts 2 was for the Jews. That is the context. They just crucified their messiah. Later, Jesus gave a revelation to Paul, who is the Apostle to the Gentiles. What he gave Paul was a mystery, kept secret since the world began. (Rom 16:25). And we are going to be judged by Paul's gospel (Rom 2:16) and his doctrine is different than that of the Apostle's. There are divisions in scripture that we are commanded to rightly divide. It's the only way the differences we see in scripture make sense. Paul's teachings were much different than 'repent and be baptized. He was not even sent by God to baptize. Also, later in Acts, some were being saved before water baptism.

[@dsvet]

@olty2692 If water baptism is only for Jews why did Christ say at His ascension: Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Notice ALL NATIONS! Not just the Jewish nation. So I'll ask again, in your congregation how much of a Jew must one be before they are baptized in water for remission of sins? 50% Jew? 75% Jew?. Or must all members who have Jewish ancestry get baptized in water??

[@bobconolty2692]

@dsvet The fact that you are asking me about Jewish percentages in today's church shows that you have not yet learned about the differences in the dispensations of the bible. There are some great sound biblical teachers out there who can help, but you will not find any of that teaching from Church of Christ preachers or teachers as it would destroy their doctrine. Understanding those dispensations will also help answer your great commission question, which was a good one.

[@dsvet]

@olty2692 Nice try Bob. It's so cute when you can't answer my questions that you claim it's somehow my ignorance of so called dispensations. Truth is there is no baptismal dispensation since the one mentioned in the great commission for that is the very one in effect today..

[@dwbid42]

Mk 16:16 He who has a boarding pass and his carry on luggage may board the aircraft. He who does not have a boarding pass may not board the aircraft. If half the passengers were CoC and none had carry on luggage the plane would be half empty when it took off. One request please someone give me a scripture where Jesus commanded any one to be baptized. He told his disciples to disciple all nations and to baptize them to make disciples which is just what John the Baptist and Jesus and his disciples had been doing. Can you imagine Jesus coming done and suffering the agony of the cross and then never commanding anyone to be baptized when without it his sacrifice was meaningless.

[@PreacherPaul71]

No human being has ever been saved through water baptism. A person is saved when they recognize that they are a sinner in need of a saviour and that saviour is Jesus Christ. When a person places their faith in Jesus Christ and what He did on the Cross of Calvary, that person is saved. Water baptism is an ordinance of the church and should be done. It is a public testimony that the individual has identified with Christ in His death burial and resurrection.

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

You can't give one example in the entire bible(NT) where someone was saved the way you claim. However, EVERY conversion account recorded in the entire NT after Jesus ascended into Heaven and the great commission was in effect involved the person being water baptized.

[@b0robaby377]

Where did the Bible say this? That's. Not how they were saved in acts ❤ so we just going to change how they were saved in the Bible for your interpretation 😂

[@Revstar24]

Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

[@PreacherPaul71]

Salvation is by faith alone. Not of works lest any man should boast. If your faith is in water baptism to be saved, you are not saved, period. I’m sorry that you can’t understand that because you have listened to men who twist the Scripture.

[@bm-outdoors]

@@PreacherPaul71you confuse who is doing the work in baptism. A repentant person must submit to the gospel and submit to the watery grave of baptism and allow God to wash away ours sins and add us to his church. God is doing the work, we are just submitting to his will in baptism. One is not saved by believing alone, one is not saved by baptism alone. One is not saved by anything they can do, one is saved by having an obedient faith that leads to submission to the gospel.

[@graymunoz]

Amen,i posted a video at ( todayintheword00) on you tube in which i present the greek text in mk 16:16 ,acts 2:38,mat 26:28 and others i cover also rom 6,gal3 and col 2... not as eloquent as our dear brothers but non the less irrefutable

[@kmsnash8]

Your original premise is incorrect. Most of the evangelical world believes in baptism by immersion. The only difference is that the CoC insists baptism is the point of salvation, where many in the evangelical world do not. I believe one can make a case either way- the question is- If I hear, believe, repent, confess, am baptized and live a faithful life, am I going to spend eternity in hell because I didn’t believe my salvation point was the moment I came out of the water of baptism? Unfortunately, the CoC arrogantly condemns the evangelical world over this, when it cannot judge. Further, you speak of 1 Peter 3:21, yet Romans 10:9-10 says something completely different.

[@judyswiderski2682]

Romans 10:9-10 is an incomplete word. The thought is not complete. You must read through verse 13: Calling on the name of the Lord. How do we call on the name of the Lord? As the risen Jesus commanded, Matthew 28:18-20. And as Peter commanded, Acts 2:38 and as Paul did, Acts 22:16 and Acts 19:1-5. To see what your act of obedience means, think on Romans 6:3-11, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 2:6-15.