The Error is Baptism in Jesus name only for salvation
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I'm not. I'm not averse to the idea that it can be by sprinkling or pouring either. However I will say, it's probably not a great idea to baptize infants by immersion.
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named” (Eph. 3:14-15).
When do you suppose we take on the name?
The name "Jesus" is significant because it is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua or Joshua, which means "Yahweh saves" or "the Lord is salvation.
Infant baptism was not taught during the apostolic era. The practice began in the 2nd century, and during the Council of Milevis (416 AD) it was officially declared that infants were in need of baptism. However, the idea conflicts with biblical teachings:
Faith and Repentance are pre-requisites to a valid and biblical baptism:
1. Baptism requires faith in Jesus. (Acts 2:36-37)
2. Baptism involves a confession of faith. (Acts 8:36-37)
3. Baptism requires repentance from sin; a turning away from a sinful life-style. (Luke 3:8, Acts 2:38, etc.)
4. Baptism is by immersion. At baptism a person rises to walk in newness of life. (Rom. 6:1-4, Mark 1:10, Matt. 3:16, Acts 8:39 )
5. Baptism requires a willingness to believe and obey God. (Mark 16:16)
@NightTwister It may actually be beneficial to study the points rather than dismiss them at hand. You may think the points are boring. I, however, find them compelling.
I've studied this topic in depth. I have come to different conclusions than you. Grace and Peace.
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You’re exactly right about the pre-requisites for baptism. And you gave scripture to back it up.
FYI it is finished means the work is all done the debit is paid. we just have to receive.
Not agitated just know you are not going to tell me I a not saved because I was water Baptized in Jesus name only.
you were literally buried? with him in baptism is symbolic. that what the text is saying.
when do you take on HIS name ? the word of God sates HE gave us HIS name or authority of those who have faith in Him and call Him Lord .
Baptism requires obedience. I asked you this before. but it is important for all here to see how unlearned you are on this topic.
there are many people in the hospital who are dying. many of them are not saved. I preached the gospel to them and many of them have repented of their sins and confess Jesus as Lord as John 3:16-18 and Romans 10:9-11, but died before they were water baptized. Where those people who died saved and went to heaven. Yes or no.
I bet you don't have the courage to answer that question.
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There are also people in the hospital, on their deathbed who have been baptized for the remission of sins. None of the verses you listed mentioned repentance, so where did you get one must repent from? I can only go by what the Bible says, and since baptism is for the remission of sins, then one who dies without being water baptized for the remission of sins dies without having their sins remitted/forgiven.
Now, here’s a question for you: There are people in the hospital who don’t believe in the gospel, but want a preacher to come tell them about it. Just before the preacher gets there, the people dies without ever believing in the gospel. Did they die saved? Yes or no.
I don't have to understand all the particulars, but I know without a doubt that what is recorded in the word is true. And
I believe what Paul revealed, "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." Rom. 6
what Jesus could do? what Has Jesus done in context of Completion and what does HE continue to do?
we Know from Hebrews 7:22-28 Jesus is our high Priest in of the order of Melchizedek a priest for ever.
We know it is HIS Gospel That Paul said he was not ashamed of which is the power of God.
We know that we are saved By Grace Through faith not of works less any man should boast
We know that those who repent and call on the name of the Lord Shall be saved
We know that God is calling those to Himself such that should be saved.
No the New Testament rebirth was not possible when Pentecost happened. Jesus said what happen on Pentecost was to receive power to be a witness of Him Acts1:8.
The New Testament as Jesus said was Written in HIS Blood that was shed of all. Matthew 26:26-28
His death, burial and resurrection is the Foundational truth for The Gospel message. FYI The Disciples already Had the Holy Spirit before the day of Pentecost As they received from Jesus recorded in John 20:22-23 which is parallel to Mark 16, and Mathew 28
which says: John 20:22-23
Jesus said to them again:
"Peace to you! As the Father has sent me, I also send you" and when he had said this , He breathed on them, and said to them
"Receive the Holy Spirit." " If you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them: If you retain the sins of any they are retained."
You are very much mistaken about Jesus and what he sad done and said. it s also amazing that the only time Jesus Speaks about baptizing after His resurrection we see in Matthew 28 where to Instructs to baptize in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19.
Your point is weak. I guess you have never won a person to he lord before they died who could not be water baptized.
The word of God doesn't mention every situation in context to the Sharing and witnessing the Gospel message.
But what do see is the message of Jesus Death burial and resurrection reach all Jews, Gentiles, pagans, devil worshippers, sick poor, rich, and old. Jesus is the one a person my receive to be saved. AS Jesus said.
You are going by what the bible says.
"since baptism is for the remission of sins, then one who dies without being water baptized for the remission of sins dies without having their sins remitted/forgiven."
As I said, you have a gospel that lack the ability to save and reach the lost without water baptism. What did Jesus say that is not null void because of your error in understanding of Acts 2:38.
Mark2:17 Those who are well have no need for a physician. But those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance"
What did Paul say? 2Corthians 5?
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.
12 For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Where in your word to those in the hospital on their dying bed is the hope of reconciliation that you have been given to minister if one is not water baptized? You will be judged by this. you have weak gospel .