Baptism by water

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it seems like you are saying things and then responding as of your. Ek g attacked or offended this is what everyone says about other people in this forum if they don’t agree

“who is like a broken record not just with his posts, but with his repeatedly disagreeing with Scripture, and then acting as if it is inconceivable that any Christian should disagree with Scripture.”

same kind of accusations anyone who thinks they know something and someone doesn’t agree we start saying “ you scriotire denier “ or you heretic “

we’re having a discussion about baptism why do you insist other people are denying scripture yet younhavent addressed any of the scripture explainkng baptism in any of your responses instead you seem like your offended that someone doesn’t agree with you


Isn’t it the pot calling the kettle black sort of ? You are sharing scriotire that supports your thinking about baptism. He and I and others are sharing scripture supporting our view about baptism

the funny part is we all explain why the other person is a scripture denier lol

I’ve been really wondering if this place is beneficial anytime two Christians don’t agree on any subject they turn on one another and get all offended it seems like basically everyone here is still carnal and claiming everyone but then is carnal

but anyways I don’t agree with you about baptism , do agree with you on a lot of other points

I think I’ll end my participation on this discussion. It seems like anytime your given really basic and clear scripture you don’t even respond to it instead you claim your being insulted and “ lied about “


baptism means what the Bible says it means is my point it’s as important as it teaches in scripture and I must be mis reading your points or something because it seems like you’ve made baptism irrelevant regarding salvstion at least that’s what I’m gathering from what you wrote in the thread

“baptism or not baptism either way “ that’s sort of what it sounds like your saying to me but I’m probably just attacking you I guess
My Brother who i love, please see Post #100
 

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This is a complete laugher my friend - thank you

ALL the water on this earth could NEVER wash away a single sin.

THINK THINK THINK = “This cup is the New Covenant in My Blood, which is poured out for you."

Be careful though, for this is New Age Faith.

Then Peter said, “See, we have left all and followed You.”

So He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life.”
“ALL the water on this earth could NEVER wash away a single sin.”

would that change if God said to get baptized and he would remit your sins ? You guys argue strangely no one has said “ water has power to wash sins away “ It’s being said that “ God has ordained baptism for remission of sins “

if God says “get baptized for remission of sins in Jesus name because you believe Jesus died for your sins and I will remit your sins “ then that’s what will remit sins it has nothing to do with water having power , it has to do with what God said , having power to do what he said it will do.

it’s the same word as this

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

baptism is based on what God said just like that or better it’s like this

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭10:21-22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Moses hand had no power to do that what God said and Moses hearing and believing and doing it had the power it was faith that created the darkness God said it Moses believed it and obeyed and Gods power created what he said.

baptism is the same God set up and ordained baptism himself John didn’t create it he was sent by God to baptize. Gid has said clearly “ believe the gospel and get baptized for remission of sins and you’ll be saved “

to make the argument about water not having special Powers to remit sin is just avoiding the real discussion. God almighty designed baptism for remission of sins it’s foolish of we reject something so plain and simple and made by God for remission of sins

baptisms relevance is that it’s Gods design. It’s God telling us “ believe in Jesus and get baptized in his name for remission of sins and be saved forever “

the only question for a believer is will they believe and act in faith and receive what God promised like Moses did ? Or will we criticize and haggle over a gods design for us to get baptized in water for remission of sins ?

“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭10:44-48‬ ‭KJV‬‬

It doesn’t seem like anyone ever had any issue with this subject in the Bible , more like they received it as good news that the mercy and remission of sin God promised in the ot had finally come

baptized in water for remission of sins God said ? And they just obeyed and received his promise

this is a strange debate if baptism has become an in necassary work heaven help us when we realize we’re supposed to obey the gospel
 

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My apologies. Both links went to the same post. Here is the correct link:

Are you a Christian? I have never seen a Christian reject God's word....like you are doing.
 

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haha nice try sister you totally misused that quote as if I’m calling you a scripture denier was that intentional ?

“same kind of accusations anyone who thinks they know something and someone doesn’t agree we start sayingyou scriotire denier “ or you heretic “

Just the actual context to be clear for anyone who might have taken what you did there with that misquote as if I was insulting you …..
 
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“ALL the water on this earth could NEVER wash away a single sin.”

would that change if God said to get baptized and he would remit your sins ? You guys argue strangely no one has said “ water has power to wash sins away “ It’s being said that “ God has ordained baptism for remission of sins “

if God says “get baptized for remission of sins in Jesus name because you believe Jesus died for your sins and I will remit your sins “ then that’s what will remit sins it has nothing to do with water having power , it has to do with what God said , having power to do what he said it will do.

it’s the same word as this

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

baptism is based on what God said just like that or better it’s like this

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:”
‭‭Exodus‬ ‭10:21-22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Moses hand had no power to do that what God said and Moses hearing and believing and doing it had the power it was faith that created the darkness God said it Moses believed it and obeyed and Gods power created what he said.

baptism is the same God set up and ordained baptism himself John didn’t create it he was sent by God to baptize. Gid has said clearly “ believe the gospel and get baptized for remission of sins and you’ll be saved “

to make the argument about water not having special Powers to remit sin is just avoiding the real discussion. God almighty designed baptism for remission of sins it’s foolish of we reject something so plain and simple and made by God for remission of sins

baptisms relevance is that it’s Gods design. It’s God telling us “ believe in Jesus and get baptized in his name for remission of sins and be saved forever “

the only question for a believer is will they believe and act in faith and receive what God promised like Moses did ? Or will we criticize and haggle over a gods design for us to get baptized in water for remission of sins ?

“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭10:44-48‬ ‭KJV‬‬

It doesn’t seem like anyone ever had any issue with this subject in the Bible , more like they received it as good news that the mercy and remission of sin God promised in the ot had finally come

baptized in water for remission of sins God said ? And they just obeyed and received his promise

this is a strange debate if baptism has become an in necassary work heaven help us when we realize we’re supposed to obey the gospel
SEE Post 100 which explains WHY the LORD said for us to be water baptized = Which i AFFIRM = YES and DO
 

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haha nice try sister you totally misused that quote as if I’m calling you a scripture denier was that intentional ?
No, that is simply another misunderstanding on your part out of which you wrongfully assume
and then falsely accuse me of something that was not anywhere close to my intention.


In fact I was simply showing you that people do get accused of denying Scripture.

Now when someone like Peldom actually dos deny Scripture, that is a different matter.

But they are two separate issues, really.
 

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Where did I say I was insulted? That is a problem, when people make up things that simply are not true. And there is Peldom again, doing the very thing he accuses others of. If you don't see it, you don't see it. Stick around. You may eventually. Or visit any thread where alcohol is the topic, and he has participated.
“Where did I say I was insulted?”

your responses say ot loud and clear you stopped talking about baptism and started arguing and claiming people are making things up . I didn’t claim you said you were offended I’m just reading your responses and it’s obvious.


“That is a problem, when people make up things that simply are not true”

yeah I agree that’s a problem I haven’t made anything up about you though I’m just saying your responses obviously took a turn from the subject to arguing though

“And there is Peldom again, doing the very thing he accuses others of.”

I can’t be held responsible for what someone else does and says though I don’t fully agree with pedlom either he looks at baptism like a requirement or a rule to st of you don’t do that your lost , that’s not my view


“If you don't see it, you don't see it. Stick around. You may eventually. Or visit any thread where alcohol is the topic, and he has participated.”

sister I’m not supporting his responses I disagree with him sometimes also even about baptism. What’s going on between you and him I’m no part of that all I’m saying is baptism is a big subject in scripture with much relevance and importance , also again I’m not saying “ if someone believes the gospel but is unable to get baptized thier lost or anything like that

I’m only saying proper Christian doctrine is that baptism in water in Jesus name is for remission of sins according to scripture. It’s relevance is what is written down for us to learn . That’s all I’m getting at and I think I’m this thread at least you and I aren’t seeing eye to eye which is okey with me .

I don’t think less of you or anything because we don’t agree I actually love most of your posts get a lot from them appreciate your presence here a lot but sometimes brothers and sisters don’t agree completely at least not yet who knows tomorrow or next week

I’m sorry if I’ve offended you but I wasn’t intending to do that. was just discussing baptism in an online forum
 

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SEE Post 100 which explains WHY the LORD said for us to be water baptized = Which i AFFIRM = YES and DO
brother your explanations don’t make much sense to me lately you spend slot of time trying to explain things That are already written plainly and come to different conclusions than what’s already there

ive already shown you this several times

“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

that’s what baptism is for. Receiving the Holy Spirit doesn’t remit sins getting baptized because God said “ get baptized and I’ll remit your sins “ remits sins

you explainkng why that isn’t right or explainkng stuff that isn’t there isnt something I need to learn im simple

what’s baptism for ? Remission of sins in Jesus name

why get baptized ? Remission of sins in Jesus name

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:38‬ ‭KJV‬‬

God said to get baptized in Jesus name for remission of sins I don’t need it explained is the thing it’s simple and basic baptisms only meaning in all
Scripture is for remission of sins
 

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your responses say ot loud and clear you stopped talking about baptism and started arguing and claiming people are making things up . I didn’t claim you said you were offended I’m just reading your responses and it’s obvious.
Um, no. As someone I consider a dear brother in Christ, your misunderstandings and mischaracterizations disappoint me deeply, but I believe I know the difference between being offended and being disappointed. Only God knows the heart. When you make things up and wrongfully assume, it should be pointed out to you, since you are suffering under a number of misunderstandings which you believe to be facts but are not, and they lead you into not only error but bearing false witness.
 
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brother your explanations don’t make much sense to me lately you spend slot of time trying to explain things That are already written plainly and come to different conclusions than what’s already there

ive already shown you this several times

“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

that’s what baptism is for. Receiving the Holy Spirit doesn’t remit sins getting baptized because God said “ get baptized and I’ll remit your sins “ remits sins

you explainkng why that isn’t right or explainkng stuff that isn’t there isnt something I need to learn im simple

what’s baptism for ? Remission of sins in Jesus name

why get baptized ? Remission of sins in Jesus name

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:38‬ ‭KJV‬‬

God said to get baptized in Jesus name for remission of sins I don’t need it explained is the thing it’s simple and basic baptisms only meaning in all
Scripture is for remission of sins
I AGREE with ALL Scripture = the Scriptures you Post do not say water baptism saves us = You see water = We SEE Blood.

LOOK at all your scriptures and show me JUST ONE that does not include the Death & Resurrection of CHRIST as the Antidote for sin.

i SEE both the water and the BLOOD = one is outward and ONLY ONE is INWARD where the sins are.

Fleshly water cannot wash away spiritual defilement = SIN that comes from the heart of man.
 

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Um, no. As someone I consider a dear brother in Christ, your misunderstandings and mischaracterizations disappoint me deeply, but I believe I know the difference between being offended and being disappointed. Only God knows the heart. When you make things up and wrongfully assume, it should be pointed out to you, since you are suffering under a number of misunderstandings which you believe to be facts but are not, and they lead you into not only error but bearing false witness.
yeah no ones making any tho isnt up lol we were discussing something about baptism and you went to all this stuff about me lying about you I haven’t lied about you or made anything up

go back and read my replies to you when I said “ it seems like your offended “

that’s not me saying “ you said you are offended “ it’s a discussion I had said trying to express to you that “ it seems like in your responses your offended me it began when we disagreed about baptism “

that’s not me making things up about you it’s me discussing with you and yes it actually seems like you got offended but I could be wrong about that I’m not making up a fact just was telling you it seems to me like you got offended

but sister if you find any place I made something you about you I do apologize I don’t think that happened though . Maybe your projecting your argument with pedlom my way ?

I just entered this thread to discuss baptism and what the Bible says about it certainly Not to offend or hurt you in any way

let’s go back to baptism what is your view regarding baptism since I don’t seem to understand it

what’s baptism for why donchrirtians get baptized ?
 

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I AGREE with ALL Scripture = the Scriptures you Post do not say water baptism saves us = You see water = We SEE Blood.

LOOK at all your scriptures and show me JUST ONE that does not include the Death & Resurrection of CHRIST as the Antidote for sin.

i SEE both the water and the BLOOD = one is outward and ONLY ONE is INWARD where the sins are.

Fleshly water cannot wash away spiritual defilement = SIN that comes from the heart of man.

yeah I have read your views before on baptism
 
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yeah I have read your views before on baptism
And i never disagree with Scripture on water baptism as some may think.

I really would like for you to dwell on this:
"water baptism for salvation is heretical when it places itself equal to or above the BLOOD of Christ.

This is how the Roman Catholic church deceives and all religions with Her.
 

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yeah no ones making any tho isnt up lol we were discussing something about baptism and you
went to all this stuff about me lying about you I haven’t lied about you or made anything up
You have, right there saying I claimed I am being insulted.

Bye for now.
 

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Um, no. As someone I consider a dear brother in Christ, your misunderstandings and mischaracterizations disappoint me deeply, but I believe I know the difference between being offended and being disappointed. Only God knows the heart. When you make things up and wrongfully assume, it should be pointed out to you, since you are suffering under a number of misunderstandings which you believe to be facts but are not, and they lead you into not only error but bearing false witness.
see like this

“When you make things up and wrongfully assume, it should be pointed out to you, since you are suffering under a number of misunderstandings which you believe to be facts but are not, and they lead you into not only error but bearing false witness.”

this is nonsense to me like a red herring because no one has made anything up about you lol my attempt was to discuss baptism with you. This is why I was saying you seem offended this language is coming from offense was my point

you would t say this if you were t offended yet I’m unclear about what was “made up about you “

I think rather I disagreed with you about baptism and maybe you took that as me somehow bearing false witness against you but I’m still unclear that I’ve made a single accusation against you actually I’m clear that I haven’t
 
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18For Christ also sufferedb once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19in whichc he went and proclaimedd to the spirits in prison, 20becausee they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

I think this is the answer I've been looking for :cool:
A simple matter of conscience... I like that!
 
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The issue is not 'Do we water baptize or not' the ISSUE is = does water baptism wash away sins

Baptism by water is not the Payment for Salvation neither is it the Work of Salvation which only CHRIST could Finish for us.

Salvation is only thru the shed Blood of Christ that began the moment HE was betrayed and the horrific beating began and His Precious sinless Blood was pouring from His Body.
The FINISHED Act was completed on the Cross where HE died.

Baptism by water is an Act of Righteousness.
Acts of Righteousness and/or Works of Righteousness do not save us. They are the expected outcome of Faith and Obedience to God.

"For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life."

The Righteous act of water baptism was first brought forth in Genesis with Noah = 1 Peter ch3

"For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.

In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him."

PAY ATTENTION to 1 Peter ch3 = NOAH was SAVED 120 Years BEFORE the Flood = NOAH plus 7 were in the ARK before the Flood.

What did the FLOOD do = removed ALL the flesh on earth that could not be saved

What did the ARK do = saved those who BELIEVED the WORD of GOD and built the ARK and were inside it.

You need to just say...."you do not believe in the Bible".

what I don't get is what are you getting/expecting for condeming God's word?
I must ask... do you believe in repentance?
 
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You need to just say...."you do not believe in the Bible".

what I don't get is what are you getting/expecting for condeming God's word?
If i did that i would be like you - a liar.

You need repentance to the TRUTH = SEE Post #80