What about being dunked in water merits salvation? Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is what saves, not baptism.Some Scriptures say that baptism is necessary for salvation. Then other Scriptures say that faith alone is necessary. Is baptism really necessary? How do you explain this? What does the Bible say is truly necessary for salvation? Something just does not add up.
I read that article a while back.Check this link out Juk, I think it will answer your question.
http://www.str.org/articles/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation-2
That's good news...did it help?I read that article a while back.
Yeah, it did, but some things were putting doubts in my mind. I think that God revealed to me that Jesus was talking about baptism of the Holy Spirit, which happens when we accept Jesus.That's good news...did it help?
I'm sure some of our members will be able to assist.
Yeah, it did, but some things were putting doubts in my mind. I think that God revealed to me that Jesus was talking about baptism of the Holy Spirit, which happens when we accept Jesus.
The answer to your question is the thief on the cross...Some Scriptures say that baptism is necessary for salvation. Then other Scriptures say that faith alone is necessary. Is baptism really necessary? How do you explain this? What does the Bible say is truly necessary for salvation? Something just does not add up.
Yeah, it did, but some things were putting doubts in my mind. I think that God revealed to me that Jesus was talking about baptism of the Holy Spirit, which happens when we accept Jesus.
The answer to your question is the thief on the cross...
Just be careful because there are Christians who will tell you that unless you speak/pray in tongues you were not baptized in the holy spirit and therefore you are not saved.
Perfect example.The answer to your question is the thief on the cross...
Is it always supposed to be an emotional experience? When I truly came to Christ (I was grown up in the religion), I never felt some type of crazy experience. The only crazy experience that I have felt was when God talked to me in a certain, straight forward way. It was an awesome experience and I am thankful to have experienced it twice. But it was not a crying thing.Correct.
Baptism by the Holy Spirit is experienced by all who believe on Jesus Christ as their Savior at the moment of salvation, and it is not to be repeated (Romans 8:9). In that baptism believers are identified with Christ as the Head of the Body, and are indwelt by the Spirit (John 4:14; 7:38-39).
The baptism by the Spirit occurs at conversion when the Holy Spirit enters the believing sinner and gives him new life, and makes his body the temple of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). All believers have experienced this once-for-all baptism at the moment of salvation (Romans 8:9).
The presence of the Holy Spirit and His availability for all believers is the norm in the New Testament.
That is true! All we need is faith, and that was shown through the thrift on the cross.The answer to your question is the thief on the cross...
Yeah, the charismatic movement.Just be careful because there are Christians who will tell you that unless you speak/pray in tongues you were not baptized in the holy spirit and therefore you are not saved.