Paul - Yes we can not be saved without baptism, however getting the body wet is not it.
Mark Chapter 1: 6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, ...
7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he (Jesus) shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
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.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (of the Spirit)
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Mt. 3:5-9: As John the Baptist was baptising (unto repentance), some Pharisees & Saducees had also come to see the spectacle. John basically told them that you talk of repentance but you have no fruit to show for it. And knowing their beliefs that Jews claim to be the children of Abraham (i.e. they only have the right to enter Heaven regardless of how they live their lives), John, looking down at the stones about him, said that from these very stones, God is able to raise children to Abraham. John not only opposed their belief system but in a sense, was saying that even Gentiles would one day have the opportunity. And through Jesus' Sacrifice, all nations can be saved through faith in Jesus.
My brother, please reconsider your views on this. Jesus is our role model. We must study the life of Christ and how he walked this earth. Jesus taught us that we must love as he did. Pray as he did. Help as he did. Jesus himself was baptized Matthew 3:16 - Matt 20:22&23. As you mentioned, we must believe Jesus is the way. You must also understand that Baptism is necessary for the Christian that once you believe on Jesus and accept him, baptism is a symbolic act of you dying to the world(self)of sin, and resurrecting in the new life of Jesus. 2 Corinth 5:17 Says if you are in Christ you are a new creature. Baptism symbolizes that newness. Grace gives you a right to salvation, have to earn it.
The power of baptism is that the baptisee repents of their sins and accepts Jesus Christ as their savior - not who actually does the baptizing. In the case of Jesus, he had no sins to repent of, but rather to acknowledge his righteousness and dedication to doing the will of God which was signified by the Holy Spirit descending on him.
GOD MAY POSSIBLY answer our individual prayers with this Part I on Revelation 12 - 4 years ago
GOD said before John the Baptist: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased ( Matthew 3:17)." GOD later said, before Peter, James, James' brother John, Moses, and Elias--who IS John the Baptist: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him ( Matthew 17:5)." If we want to obey God, and "hear...him (His Beloved Son Jesus Christ), one of the things the Lord Jesus--our Savior said was this: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you ( Matthew 6:33)." The Lord Jesus Christ IS NOT a liar, for GOD CANNOT LIE! Lying IS a sin, and neither GOD the Father, nor GOD the Son, nor GOD the Holy Ghost (GOD's Holy Spirit)
The Bible says there is only ONE BAPTISM - Is it John's with water, or the Lord Jesus' with the HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT. Of course, it is Jesus' - when we trust the Lord as our Savior we are immersed in HIS SPIRIT. John's water baptism - was basically for the Jews - BEFORE Jesus' Crucifixion - to show represent they were 'turning away from trusting THE LAW to save them and instead 'confessed' their sins - knowing it was God who saves - not the Law. Conclusion: Water Baptism is NOT the ONE BAPTISM - it is obsolete and just gets one wet. Some people waste so much time focusing on Water Baptism - time that could be used to win other to Christ.
The Bible is a book inspired by God. In the new testament, we learn through the scriptures how we are to be saved. We learn that we are to accept Jesus as the son of God, through his baptism by John the Baptist. For right after his baptism ( Matthew 3:17) A voice came from heaven saying "this is My beloved Son. In whom I am well pleased." Amen. Now, in ( John 3:3) We learn that in order for us to enter into the kingdom of God we are to be born again, just as Nicodemus was told by Jesus. We are to be born of water and the spirit, which directs us to be baptized. We will become new creatures, all things are new again, and through our faith in receiving the holy spirit we are to be saved. Amen.
Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let US (plural) make man in (OUR) image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Matthew 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain (2) shall be one (1) flesh?
Esaias is the NT Greek rendering of the prophet Isaiah. It is the most quoted old testament book in the new testament I believe.
Compare Isaiah 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
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Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight
Mark 13:32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Matthew 20:23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Genesus 1:26 Let US make man, Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
It clearly explains the birth of christ and the purpose of his coming ..it offers the guide to salvation and encourages us to live like we are expected too and the importance of sharing Gods word .
A person to become a Christian have to repent his her sins, and be baptized deeply into water, as God relied on John, then John baptized people by immersing them in water Jordan river
There were two that hang on a cross with Jesus, the one on the right confessed and asked to be remembered, Jesus said today you will be with me in paradise. He wasn't baptized. Luke 5:24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, he said unto the sick of the palsy, I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
The bible doesn't state why Jesus got Baptized ,just as the verse i shared IN Deuteronomy 29 , there's a reason why God did tell us why Jesus got baptized.But he told us that if we believe In him we will not perish .The question you aught be asking is who Jesus is and why came to die for you.The question you are asking serves no purpose to your salvation , I hope you get to believe in Jesus 1 day.
John 10:30 jesus said "i and my father are one" one lord one god and father of us all. 1st john 5:7 there are three that bear record in heaven, the father, the word and the holy ghost and these three are one.
There is no salvation without Jesus Christ! Life begins in baptism and is were you will gain wisdom. Love one another is were people will know you are my disciples.
Acts 3:19 and Matthew 3:8 is talking about true repentance which is turning from sin to God. I don't follow after sin now but being in the flesh I am surely not sinless. My salvation is secure in Christ but my peace and joy come from keeping sin confessed and seeking the Lord for grace to overcome. Sin is no longer imputed to me as a child of God. Romans 4:2-8. God chastens us in mercy when we sin
Acts3:19 may help you understand why we repent daily, just a thought could keep you from enter the kingdom , it's not being born again over and over again it's repenting God Bless you always peace be with you also Matthew 3:8
Verse 15 Jesus being baptized was not in repentance of sins like the rest of the imperfect people that were being baptized, but his baptism was a public declaration of his dedication to Jehovah God and his presenting himself to do God's will.
All that l am- All l have, l lay them down to thee. All my regret's- all my joys l let you know in them. All my heart- all my plans- l offer them to you. Help me please see what l'm meant to be. For your Son died for me. Holy Father l surrender to you this day...
Mark Chapter 1: 6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, ...
7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he (Jesus) shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
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.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (of the Spirit)
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
"that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."
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Matthew 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain (2) shall be one (1) flesh?
Compare Isaiah 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
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Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight
Matthew 20:23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Genesus 1:26 Let US make man,
Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.