Is baptism essential for salvation?

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  • @erasmus9732
    @erasmus9732 28 днів тому

    Thank you clearing that out.
    God bless you both.

  • @romuloadriano719
    @romuloadriano719 4 роки тому +13

    Saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus.

    • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
      @narcissistinjurygiver2932 4 роки тому +1

      "But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments" (Matthew 19:17)."Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, 'Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?' So Jesus said to him..."You know the commandments" (Mark 10:17,19) and then He listed half of the ten commandments (also in Luke 18:19-20).

    • @jessereagan6398
      @jessereagan6398 3 роки тому +3

      The devils believe also and tremble... you see that by works a man is justified and not by faith only! I think we should listen to the inspiration of James and not rip what Paul said out of it’s context! An obeying faith is the only way. Not a dead faith that James warns about !!

    • @cccalifornia7206
      @cccalifornia7206 3 роки тому +1

      Amen!!!💖🤗☝️

    • @gregwebb7530
      @gregwebb7530 2 роки тому +1

      Luke 13:3, Acts 2:38

  • @kac0404
    @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

    The phrase, “shall be saved,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. In Romans 5:8-9, the apostle Paul said, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” But when Jesus gave the “Great Commission,” He said these words: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk.16:15-16). So, while there is no doubt that Jesus saves us by His blood, He only does so when we are baptized. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!

  • @bowwow1252
    @bowwow1252 4 роки тому +23

    This video explains it all. We are not saved by baptism. It is an outward expression of our faith in Jesus Christ and NOT a part of salvation.

    • @loggitech2222
      @loggitech2222 4 роки тому

      John 3:26 New International Version (NIV)
      26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan-the one you testified about-look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”

    • @latinotruthseeker8852
      @latinotruthseeker8852 4 роки тому +7

      @@loggitech2222 did the theif on the cross get baptized?

    • @KingDarius45
      @KingDarius45 4 роки тому +3

      Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
      Romans 6:3

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 3 роки тому

      @@gustavmahler1466 You are dead wrong and everyone who thinks so is dead wrong and is not reading the bible correctly.

    • @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
      @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 3 роки тому +1

      @@loggitech2222 please. Dont ever quote the corrupt, inaccurate NIV to try and make a Biblical point 🤦‍♂️

  • @kac0404
    @kac0404 6 місяців тому +2

    THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM SAVES US
    Mark 16:16
    He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
    1 Peter 3:21
    The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

  • @clairegirouard8615
    @clairegirouard8615 4 роки тому +2

    Love this teaching

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому

    This is the number one that really said it all. John 3: 5,6,7,

  • @Matthew24.4
    @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +7

    Acts 16:30-31
    30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
    31 And they said, BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
    The prison warden asked Paul and Silas a direct question - WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED - they answered - BELIEVE (TRUST Jesus) and you will be SAVED.
    No mention of baptism here and in dozens of other verses.

    • @Matthew24.4
      @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +6

      todd smith - the thief on the cross went to heaven without being baptised. We are told to be baptised but it is not a requirement for salvation. We are saved by grace through faith ALONE, NOT of works (Eph 2:8-9)
      The 3 words “repent of sin” are not found in the bible! God repented more than anyone in the KJV bible. There are 4 different types of repentance in the bible. You need to correctly apply them to each case.
      Turning from evil” ie repenting of sin is works in Jonah (very clear).
      Jonah 3:10
      “And God saw their WORKS, that THEY TURNED from their EVIL WAY; and God REPENTED of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.”
      Romans 11
      “And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”
      Galatians 2:21
      I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
      Galatians 2:16
      “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
      Romans 4:4-8
      4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
      5 But to him that WORKETH NOT, but BELIEVETH on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
      6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness WITHOUT WORKS,
      7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
      8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
      Romans 3:28
      Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
      Titus 3:5
      “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”
      Ephesians 2:8-9
      8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
      9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
      Romans 9:32
      Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 4 роки тому +2

      @@Matthew24.4 , Very well shown, however I think that those who believe that you must be baptized to be saved, will not be swayed.
      Many times have I tried to reason with them, using verses, reason, and straight forward commonsense; to no avail. My hope is your post would make a difference to those who are new in the Faith. Be blessed.

    • @Matthew24.4
      @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +2

      david graham - thank you for the insights and encouragement. My hope that is I may at the very least be able to plant a seed and get people to read the bible and study this out.
      I know that the orthodox and many larger denominations believe that baptism is required for salvation eg RCC etc.
      Outside of them, is there any other significant sized groups that believe this eg Pentecostals? I’d like to better understand what I’m dealing with. God Bless.

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 4 роки тому +2

      @@Matthew24.4 , I'm clueless as to exactly which denominations believe that baptism is necessary for salvation. I do know that Catholicism teaches infant baptism, but as far as Protestant denominations, I'm no help. The one thing I do know, is that when discussions of hot topics such as this one, the debate rages on, and on, with not much accomplished except wasted time. I've learned not to get to deep in theological discussions with strangers. I figure if you believe that Jesus died on the cross for us, was killed, sent to hell, and resurrected, and you have faith in him, then there's common ground to discuss. Sadly, I've had discussions with people who believe that we must do even more to have salvation, and that also has lead to debates. That's why I'm careful to get into discussions on posts. I try to limit my comments to positively affirm posts I like, such as yours, and generally, leave it at that.
      I pray the Lord blesses you mightily.

    • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
      @narcissistinjurygiver2932 4 роки тому

      "Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, 'Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?' So Jesus said to him..."You know the commandments" (Mark 10:17,19) and then He listed half of the ten commandments (also in Luke 18:19-20). so this is what the messiah said to do to be saved

  • @fredrolinners8903
    @fredrolinners8903 Рік тому +1

    Cornelius and the Gentles with him were clearly saved before their water baptism. They already received the Holy Spirit which is not given to unbelievers (John 14:17).

  • @38calibercoffee
    @38calibercoffee 11 місяців тому

    This question sums it up: HOW and WHEN is a person saved?

  • @kac0404
    @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

    THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM IS IN WATER.
    1 Peter 3:20-21
    (20) Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
    (21) The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
    Mark 1:9-10
    (9) And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
    (10) And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
    Acts 8:38-39
    (38) And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
    (39) And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

  • @kac0404
    @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

    THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM PLACES US “IN CHRIST”
    Galatians 3:27
    For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
    Colossians 3:2
    3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

  • @ScottHindle-qv6mq
    @ScottHindle-qv6mq 4 місяці тому

    Baptism in the Spirit is essential
    Water alone isnt enough.

  • @215dannylam
    @215dannylam 4 роки тому +1

    Jeremiah 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
    Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Please don't hate because I believe in what God says, trust not in man for salvation, stop looking to the thief on the cross, only God is judge only He Has the authority to forgive, Don't trust in man where there is no truth, Trust in Christ Jesus, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. PS I love Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and God bless all in Christ Jesus.

  • @anthonyjselino9295
    @anthonyjselino9295 2 роки тому

    JESUS ALWAYS SET THE EXAMPLE.......thus he himself was destined to be BAPTIZED!

  • @Ktb141
    @Ktb141 4 роки тому +10

    "The thief on the cross proves to us that baptism is not necessary for salvation."
    Baptism is part of NT law. The NT was not installed until Christ's death! The thief on the cross was saved by Christ while He was still alive and therefore under the still under OT law. When we are baptized, we're done so into His death (Rom 6:3-4).

    • @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
      @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 3 роки тому

      🤦‍♂️ Oh the biblically ignorant. How they embarrass themselves. The CRIMINAL (he was no mere thief) was pre Christ's death and resurrection. Still under the old Covenant and before the church and New Covenant were established. Study people. Study.

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 2 роки тому +1

      You are not correct. Baptism is required for the remission of your sins. Authority is also required by those who would perform it.

    • @kac0404
      @kac0404 6 місяців тому +2

      The Bible never tells us for sure whether or not the thief was baptized. The Bible never says the thief was baptized. It also never says he wasn't. Anyone using the thief on the cross to support the doctrine of salvation by faith alone is basing their beliefs on something that 1) does not in any way support their position and 2) is improvable. What we need to take from this is that if someone is going to make a decision that is going to have eternal consequences, then they need to make those decisions based on facts and not on assumptions. We need to make decisions that affect our eternal souls on fact and not on guesses or feelings.

    • @Ktb141
      @Ktb141 6 місяців тому

      @@karlshaner2453 Agreed. I was quoting the presenter. If by "authority" you mean Christian, I agree with that too.

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 6 місяців тому

      @@Ktb141 How many faiths profess to be Christian? 1000's...Only one has the proper authority to baptize, and it isn't the Catholics, or the other 998+ or -...God has given light unto men and yet so many reject it preferring darkness.

  • @fightintheshade
    @fightintheshade 3 роки тому +3

    The idea that Nicodemus would not have connect water with baptism is incorrect. Jn 1:24-26 the Pharisees investigated John and where very interested in water baptism because they connected water baptism with the ministry of the Christ.

  • @Daniel12.4Ministry
    @Daniel12.4Ministry Рік тому +1

    If your doctrine is correct concerning the method of salvation - that baptism is not the method of conversion, and that all you need to do is believe to be saved - then those that believe that baptism is necessary for salvation meet the requirements of your doctrine and they are saved! These people are not in jeopardy.
    However, if they are correct - and baptism is the method of conversion and necessary for salvation - then all those that have taught and believed otherwise will be eternally lost.
    Therefore, those that teach and believe that baptism is necessary for salvation are safe either way, whether their doctrine is true or not.
    Yet those that believe baptism is not necessary for salvation are completely dependent upon their interpretation of scripture and doctrine to be true, otherwise they will be damned.
    I dont know about you, but I would rather err on the side of caution!
    Matthew 7:21-23
    "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you:"
    Matthew 7:13-14
    "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
    SPEAKING TO THE MAN IN THE VIDEO:
    Concerning your understanding of 1 Corinthians 1, you need to have understanding of the complete context to see that Paul actually teaches that baptism is a part of conversion and salvation.
    1 Corinthians 1:12-17
    12. Some of you say, I am of Paul, another says I am of Apollos, and another says, I am of Cephas (Simon Peter); But I tell you, I am of Christ! (I am a Baptist, I am a Methodist, I am a Lutheran…)
    13. I ask, has Christ been divided? It was not Cephas that was crucified for you; It was not in the name of Paul that you were baptized!
    14. I give thanks unto God that I did not baptize any of you, except for Crispus and Gaius,
    15. so that none might say that they were baptized in my name!
    16. I also baptized the house of Stephanus, but I do not remember baptizing any other.
    17. Christ did not send me to do baptisms, but to preach the gospel;
    Continued...
    1 Corinthians 3:4-8
    4. For when one says, I am of Apollos, and another says, I am of Paul, is this not evidence of a worldly mindset? (1 Corinthians 1:12-17)
    5. Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? Are they not simply servants through whom you have come to trust in God? Did not both give unto you as the Lord allowed?
    6. I planted (brought the message), Apollos watered (baptized), but it is God who brought the growth!
    7. So the one who planted and the one who watered, they are not what matters, but it is the Lord our God who brought the increase.
    8. One planted and one did the watering, and each of us shall receive a reward according to each one’s work.
    Can you see that your presumption concerning water baptism is in error? I pray that you can. Context matters.
    Jesus is our example:
    Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, and then he received the Holy Spirit.
    Acts 2:38 tells us to repent and be baptized, of which we can do when entering the water. If we do this we will receive the Holy Spirit.

    • @kardiognostesministries8150
      @kardiognostesministries8150 Рік тому

      If one believes they need to be water baptized today, then they are in jeopardy because they embrace a false gospel.

    • @Daniel12.4Ministry
      @Daniel12.4Ministry Рік тому

      @@kardiognostesministries8150 Based on whose criteria for what the true gospel is?
      Look, there are many modern preachers that claim what you have said, but their words are empty.
      They do not match up with what the men from the past have taught nor the scriptures.
      For a gospel to be true, it must be the original gospel - not the doctrines of men.
      I will allow the men who were taught by the Apostles in the first century - and those that followed after them to determine what truth is in this matter and help interpret the scripture. Practically every church leader before 400 AD taught that baptism is necessary and is a part of conversion - and thus necessary for salvation.
      If you reject their words, then you are a fool.
      “The Gnostics assert that it is unnecessary to bring a person to the water. Rather, they mix water and oil and place this mixture upon the foreheads of those being initiated. This
      they maintain is the redemption. Other heretics also reject these practices altogether, claiming that the mystery of the unspeakable and invisible power of God should not be
      performed by visible and corruptible people. They claim that the knowledge of the unspeakable greatness of God is itself perfect redemption!” - Iranaeus (180 AD)
      “He was born and baptized so that by his passion, he could purify us through the waters.” - Ignatius (105 AD)
      “I have heard that some teachers maintain that there is no other repentance than that which takes place when we descend into the water and receive remission of our former
      sins. Then he said unto me, that was sound doctrine which you heard; For that truly is the case. Because he that has received remission of his sins must not sin any more, but he
      must live in purity.” - Hermas (120 AD)
      “But there is no other way than this to become acquainted with Christ: To be washed in the fountain spoken of by Isaiah for the remission of sins, and then to live sinless lives.”
      - Justin Martyr (160 AD)
      “The union of living by the instructions along with baptism is like a mixture of milk and water. The milk allows itself to mix well with the water just as baptism does for the
      remission of sins.” - Clement of Alexandria (197 AD)
      “Oh how miserable is unbelief that denies unto God his own properties, simplicity and power! What then? Is it not wonderful that death can now be washed away by the sacred
      bath?” - Tertullian (198 AD)
      “Regeneration did not take place with John the Baptist. However, with Jesus and his disciples it does occur. What is called the bath of regeneration takes place with the
      renewal of the spirit. Because the spirit will come; But it does not come unto all that ascend up from the water.” - Origen (228 AD)
      “By the bath of regeneration, we were reborn as new born babies.” - Origen (228 AD)
      “One is not reborn by the imposition of hands when he receives the holy spirit. Rather, it is through baptism. Therefore, being already reborn through baptism, he is cleansed and
      may receive the holy spirit.” - Cyprian (250 AD)
      “Just as a heretic may not lawfully ordain or lay on hands, so neither may he baptize. Paul, when after John’s baptism, re-baptized those disciples. So why would we hesitate to
      re-baptize those that come in from churches of heresy? - Firmilian (256 AD)
      “The baptism of heretics and schematics do not bestow the true one… Therefore, unless one is baptized by the true baptism, one can not be saved, but will be condemned with the
      carnal in the judgment of Jesus Christ.” - 7th council of Carthage (256 AD)
      “It has been decreed that those who come in from heresy must first be taught according to true doctrine and then be cleansed by baptism.” - Dionysius of Alexandria (262 AD)
      “Yet if there is no baptism, there will not be remission of sins. Rather, everyone not baptized will die in their sins.” - Disputes of Archelaus and Manes (320 AD)
      Now the only question is, will you choose to continue in your error or will you hear the words of all of these men that were a part of establishing this solid foundation in the beginning of Christianity? If you want to believe all of the modern "scholars" who have been taught and helped perpetuate a false gospel which allows for sin and claims that we are all sinners and always will be, and that do not actually teach that a true Christian must turn from their sin, having had the chains of the devil and slavery of sin broken through baptism - If you choose to continue in your error, there will be no one to blame on judgment day but yourself.

  • @joneill3dg
    @joneill3dg 4 роки тому +1

    This is perfect. John is spot on here.

    • @samueljesse5020
      @samueljesse5020 3 роки тому +2

      Baptism is for the remission of sins.
      Paul was still in his sins before he was baptized.
      Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins!!
      100% proof that Paul was still in his sins before being baptized.
      Peter taught that baptism is for the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Ghost.
      Peter also taught that baptism now saves you 1 Peter 3;21
      In conjunction with repentance and faith!!
      Stay clear from false teachers!!

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому +2

    Luke 3:21 22. Mark 1:9;11 Matt. 3:13 17. Baptism

  • @springsoflifeministries6113
    @springsoflifeministries6113 10 місяців тому

    Many Christians are not even aware of what baptism is about, and those who are aware have little faith in carrying out its meaning.

  • @cousinmike245
    @cousinmike245 4 роки тому +5

    1 Peter 3:21... baptism is an outward symbol of our dedication to Christ; Peter likened this to the saving of Noah and his family. However, it IN AND OF ITSELF does not save us. Only by putting faith in Christ’s shed blood and it’s redeeming value do we obtain salvation.

    • @ashflint23
      @ashflint23 3 роки тому

      YESSS, im surprised no one brought this up

    • @kac0404
      @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

      The phrase, “shall be saved,” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. In Romans 5:8-9, the apostle Paul said, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” But when Jesus gave the “Great Commission,” He said these words: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk.16:15-16). So, while there is no doubt that Jesus saves us by His blood, He only does so when we are baptized. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!

    • @kac0404
      @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

      Wrong! Peter compared baptism to the water that saved Noah and said, “Baptism…now saves you” (1 Peter 3:20-21). Paul compared baptism to circumcision under Mosaic Law and indicated that being “buried with [Christ] in baptism” results in being “forgiven” of all your sins (Colossians 2:11-13). But no one made the relationship between baptism and salvation more clear than Jesus who said, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16).

  • @ErikPowery
    @ErikPowery 2 роки тому +1

    Romans 6:1-7 You must be crucified with Christ to have the blood pay for your sins

  • @cccalifornia7206
    @cccalifornia7206 3 роки тому

    Amen!🤗💖☝️

  • @darinat03
    @darinat03 4 роки тому +1

    FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD.
    JAMES 2:17

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому +4

    That's how you received the holy Spirit by baptism

    • @Matthew24.4
      @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +3

      Karen Mize - the Holy Spirit resides in us and seals us the moment that we are saved ie trusted 100% on the Lord Jesus for our salvation.
      Ephesians 1:13 (KJV)
      In whom ye also TRUSTED, AFTER that ye heard the word of truth, the GOSPEL of your salvation: in whom also AFTER that ye BELIEVED, ye were SEALED with that HOLY SPIRIT of promise,

    • @papetmaster2959
      @papetmaster2959 4 роки тому

      The accounts of receiving the Holy Spirit was marked by speaking in other tongues as was recorded in the book of Acts. It is a supernatural birth as the Holy Spirit gives the utterance. Cornelius, being a just and honest man, as was confirmed by the angel who visited him, received the Holy Spirit in like manner as was in the beginning when the apostles received the Holy Spirit at the day of pentecost. Then he and his house wad baptized. That is how 1st century christians did it. Why they change it now?

    • @71717
      @71717 4 роки тому

      @@papetmaster2959 Jesus poured out the spirit to them to let them know that he's for real that's why he did that but you have to get baptized I can point it out to you I don't know how many scriptures in the Bible that says so that's called reborn again and you have to do that now not only receive him in your heart you have to get baptized to if you want I can send you the scriptures just let me know

    • @tonyhunter3759
      @tonyhunter3759 3 роки тому

      @@papetmaster2959 It’s a shame when people stray away from Acts 2:38.

  • @BlackAdder1970
    @BlackAdder1970 4 роки тому +4

    Doesn't Jesus say to be baptized as God has commanded?

  • @anthonyjselino9295
    @anthonyjselino9295 2 роки тому

    John 3:5 Jesus' own words! Baptism by immersion, by one who has authority is an essential ORDINANCE. See Acts 8 and Acts 19 for the 2nd essential part-- laying on of hands by for the Gift of the Holy Ghost completes the baptism ORDINANCE I so testify. BAPTISM is the Covenant of Salvation and the gate and path to Christ's kingdom. Confessing Christ is good, but Covenanting with Christ demonstrates greater commitment.

    • @fredrolinners8903
      @fredrolinners8903 Рік тому

      Just because one is water baptized doesn't mean it is necessary for salvation.

  • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
    @narcissistinjurygiver2932 4 роки тому

    the messiah said keep the 10 if you want to enter the good place. said we have to keep the law

    • @clairegirouard8615
      @clairegirouard8615 4 роки тому

      dann hienn if I am in the new covenant I am not under the law

    • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
      @narcissistinjurygiver2932 4 роки тому

      @@clairegirouard8615 Jesus said, "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law" (Matthew 5:17 "But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments" (Matthew 19:17)."Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, 'Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?' So Jesus said to him..."You know the commandments" (Mark 10:17,19) and then He listed half of the ten commandments (also in Luke 18:19-20).

  • @our-days-are-short8254
    @our-days-are-short8254 3 роки тому

    Where can I find the entire conversation of this?

  • @dennism103
    @dennism103 4 роки тому +4

    Of course it is, acts 2:38
    it takes two minutes JUST DO IT FOOLS! John 3:5

    • @MichaelLopez-ij7dy
      @MichaelLopez-ij7dy 4 роки тому +2

      “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
      I take Advil FOR a headache. Do I take an Advil because I have a headache already? Or do I take an Advil to get a headache?
      “Be baptized everyone one of you in the name of Jesus Christ FOR the remissions of sins”
      So be baptized FOR the remissions of sins, why? Because I have already have the forgiveness of sins which is why I should be. I don’t get baptized to be saved. Paul never taught baptism of water.
      Ephesians 1:7-14
      Do we have redemption through water baptism? No it’s through the blood of Jesus where we have the forgiveness of sins.
      After believing in Jesus, the blood, you are sealed.
      John 1:7
      We been cleansed by the blood for ALL sins
      1 Corinthians 1:17
      PAUL was NOT SENT to baptize but to preach the gospel. If baptism is necessary for salvation, then he would of preached salvation through baptism throughout all his epistles

    • @MichaelLopez-ij7dy
      @MichaelLopez-ij7dy 4 роки тому +1

      John 3:5 has Jesus died yet? Has his blood been there to forgive? No that’s why they were baptized.

    • @jerry6830
      @jerry6830 4 роки тому +2

      Dennis Morris - Of course , it takes 2 mins , but if the person believes in his heart that he will get saved only if he gets immersed in water , then somewhere deep down in his heart puts his faith on baptism. That’s wrong . I am immersed baptised , however until this day I strongly believe that it’s the grace of god that I saved through faith , not my baptism!! Jesus paid it all at the cross for us to get to heaven . If you add anything to it, you indirectly say his sacrifice on cross is insufficient for salvation :) HE PAID IT ALL !!
      So, It doesn’t matter whether believer went through immersion baptism or infant baptism or confirmation etc... it’s the grace of god that saves him through faith in Jesus:)

    • @homemadeguacamole2883
      @homemadeguacamole2883 3 роки тому +1

      Kind of unrelated but still relevant: "Anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ shall be subject to the fires of hell" -Matthew 5:22. We are called to guide others in a respectful manner. Calling people names isn't loving or something Jesus would do. I'm not judging you, but i encourage you to repent and avoid this type of language in the future. After all, people are much less likely to listen if they feel disrespected.

  • @KingDarius45
    @KingDarius45 4 роки тому +2

    They are false prophets. Jesus made it clear about baptism and salvation. The whole conversation was about salvation that he had with Nicodemus. Jesus brought up baptism and faith in himself.
    Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. ” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven-the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”
    John 3:3‭-‬6‭, ‬9‭-‬15 NIV
    Next we have Paul a disciple taught directly by Christ, who even expounds on the matter even more. Showing that the flood in Noah's day was not only a judgement in the day of Noah but a prophecy about those were going to be saved just like Noah. The flood(water stabilizing baptism) came and wiped out all the evil in mankind washing them away, but the rightoues were saved in this act(Noah and his family) bc they put their faith in God and obeyed his Gospel(the ark). Today we are saved by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bc of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection we too are saved by enacting his death, burial and resurrection through baptism which WASHES AWAY ALL SINS. The blood of Jesus Christ has the power to WIPE OUT THE SINS OF MANKIND. The only way to come in contact with the same water that saved Noah and the blood of Jesus is through baptism.
    to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also-not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand-with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.
    1 Peter 3:20‭-‬22

  • @francoisBonin-phils
    @francoisBonin-phils 4 роки тому +1

    Jesus is the perfect model to follow , so why he got baptized by John???

    • @fightintheshade
      @fightintheshade 3 роки тому

      He was baptized by John as a representative of sinful Israel repenting. In Mt.3:15 Jesus doesnt say “it is right for me to do this” but “it is right for US (Israel) to do this”

    • @kac0404
      @kac0404 6 місяців тому +1

      There was another purpose associated with John's baptism, and Jesus wanted to do it "to fulfill all righteousness" (Matthew 3:13-15). It was "right" to openly desire identification with the will of God. And, it was at the moment of Jesus' baptism that God openly called Jesus His Son "in Whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:16-17). While Jesus was not baptized "for remission of sins," He was baptized to fill the order of what was right. Jesus felt it would be unrighteous or wrong to not be baptized.

  • @brightbite
    @brightbite 4 роки тому +1

    Jesus spoke and said make disciples of all nations, and to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That physical baptism is the beginning of community life within the Family of God. But He did not say that this was the way to Heaven. If so, the thief on the cross-who would be with Him TODAY in Paradise!- would have had to have undergone physical water baptism first before being able to enter Paradise! But the thief merely gave his life and faith- right then and there- to Jesus. There are many other examples like this in the Bible. The Baptism that occurs which saves us is through Christ Himself, as described in the video. Remember, Jesus was baptized before going forth into the wilderness and the start of His EARTHLY ministry. But His *ultimate* culmination of that ministry was finishing His work on the cross. The physical act we undergo when another Believer baptizes us is but a *reflection* of the Divine Act which Christ Himself accomplishes. Water physical baptism is for the benefit of the Believer to mark the spiritual act with a physical one. It is a physical celebration of a spiritual milestone- the ultimate Milestone of Atonement and Grace.

    • @darinat03
      @darinat03 4 роки тому

      In the NAME of the father, son and holy spirit. Be baptized in the NAME and That NAME is JESUS
      Acts 2:38

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому +1

    They are going by the law we are not under the law Jesus made a New covenant with us so you have to be baptized says it all the way through the New testament

  • @juansebastianroldan6840
    @juansebastianroldan6840 4 роки тому +4

    Great video, says it all. If you read the book of acts you understand that you will be baptized by the spirit once you believe in your heart in your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After you have a “metanoia” or change of mind and a born again experience, you are baptized by the spirit (dead in your flesh and born of the spirit. Eph 1:13), Baptism by Water is no longer required (Believing by hearing, Acts 10:44). If you dont believe in your savior but yet you are “baptized” in water, congratulations, you just had a bath.

    • @jesussaves1875
      @jesussaves1875 4 роки тому

      Baptism is a beautiful symbol of death and resurrection, the cleansing of the soul and the betrothal. It is important - just not a prerequisite of salvation. Read up on the ancient Jewish Wedding traditions

    • @juansebastianroldan6840
      @juansebastianroldan6840 4 роки тому +4

      Nats J.v.R Water Baptism does not save you, what saves you is Believing in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and when you call upon his name you are saved. Water was used for the Jews. The Gentiles and everyone who believe in Jesus (including Jews Believers of Christ) are saved by the Gospel of Grace. (1 Cor 15 1-4) water baptism is no longer required. If you want to be baptized by water, be my guest but water does not save you. The Blood of Jesus does.

    • @latinotruthseeker8852
      @latinotruthseeker8852 4 роки тому +2

      @@juansebastianroldan6840 that's right

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 4 роки тому +1

      @@juansebastianroldan6840 , Well said, Brother. Be Blessed.

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 4 роки тому

      @@juansebastianroldan6840 , Baptism is a PUBLIC ACT, that symbolically shows the new birth of a person who is born of the Spirit. Although important, it is not necessary to salvation.

  • @darinat03
    @darinat03 4 роки тому +1

    In old testament was sprinkling because they were upon the law but we are now upon the grace.
    And now we are upon the grace and we have to believe in Jesus in almighty God in whom we are saved he died for us so we have to die in our sins by believing and die in old man that means to be baptized in Jesus name because he is One God who cleans the sins!
    You have to be born again trough the spirit and the water, you have to be filled with the holy spirit and baptized in the name of Jesus.
    Because if you do not have God's spirit, speaking in toungs you are not his (Romans 8:9)
    If you are not baptized in Jesus name you are not cleaned of your sins.
    Faith without works is dead. If you believe in Jesus and you did not baptized in his name than your faith is dead...
    ACTS 2:38
    There's salvation in one name and that name is Jesus!
    ACTS 4:2 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
    Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
    Matthew 28:18‭-‬19
    Yes baptized them in the NAME and what is that name? - JESUS - (ACTS 2:38) ACTS 19:2-6
    GOD IS ONE GOD and his name is Jesus he is the spirit the son and the father.
    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, THE MIGHTY GOD The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
    Isaiah 9:6
    For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    Romans 6:23.
    People I just want truth for everyone. Read the bible more to know truth. And pray to be revealed truth to everyone who do not know. And do not let the devil to seduce you!

  • @woodeducationvlog4389
    @woodeducationvlog4389 4 роки тому

    If Jesus was not baptize in water which is a cleansing of our soul of sin . Our sin will not be forgiven . We were baptize into Jesus. We can not separate the spirit from the water. John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? We are baptize into Jesus through water baptism. A symbol of washing a way our sins. This is an out word sign we accept Jesus in our heart. Believe he a rose on the third day to take our sins away. Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 8:39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. Water baptism dose not save people ,Jesus is who give us salvation. Any one can cherry pick the scripture to make it a new belief that is not what the scripter mean. .Because Jesus was baptize in water. Then the Holy spirit came up on him after coming up out of the water. Thief confess to Jesus on the cross of his sin. There was no water for him to be baptize . So Jesus known that invite the thief into paradise .

  • @gustavmahler1466
    @gustavmahler1466 4 роки тому +1

    Why even bother getting baptised if it isn't essential

    • @cameronnichols197
      @cameronnichols197 4 роки тому

      Because Jesus did it and as Christians we should be aiming to be like him. But it isn’t necessary to be saved. It is something you should want to do and try to do.

    • @gustavmahler1466
      @gustavmahler1466 4 роки тому

      @@cameronnichols197 Water baptism isn't Christian

  • @thompson8753
    @thompson8753 2 роки тому

    Why can't the bible spell it out clearly:anyone who wishes to gain salvation in Christ do these :step 1 ...........step 2...........step 3..........etc etc
    Saved all the lengthy debates and controversies.

  • @doug1863
    @doug1863 4 роки тому

    Peter is confusing as he relates Noah to baptism and he says baptism saves us. Can anyone please help me to understand this

    • @papetmaster2959
      @papetmaster2959 4 роки тому +1

      Peter meant it when he wrote that part. After all, he preached repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit at pentecost in Jerusalem, when the church was born. Baptism was done and preached in all the world by the apostles because Jesus said so. Baptism in Jesus name = remission of sins. That is the only way.

    • @neoneherefrom5836
      @neoneherefrom5836 3 роки тому

      There is nothing confusing here.
      You are just resisting the obvious implication.
      Baptism as described in the Bible is essential to salvation.

    • @doug1863
      @doug1863 3 роки тому +1

      @@neoneherefrom5836 other than making a general statement, can you please explain so I can understand?

    • @neoneherefrom5836
      @neoneherefrom5836 3 роки тому +2

      @@doug1863 Certainly.
      Peter is comparing the flood having washed away sin with water baptism as the moment in which sins are forgiven and the Holy Spirit imparted.
      See Acts 2:38, Colossians 2:12 and Mark 16:16.
      and those are not even all the verses clearly indicating that baptism is far more than a mere symbol when it comes to the process of salvation.

    • @Linieeeeeeee
      @Linieeeeeeee 2 роки тому

      @@neoneherefrom5836 amen

  • @brendanjobe6895
    @brendanjobe6895 2 роки тому

    Of course, he totally ignores the fact that Nicodemus was very familiar with both John and Jesus as evidenced by the context. Therefore, he knew full well what water baptism was. And the thief on the cross was saved under the Old Covenant - not the New. Poor John took it on the chin back in 1982 on television, and I see that he hasn't learned a thing.

    • @fredrolinners8903
      @fredrolinners8903 Рік тому

      Noth in the OT to go to which would demonstrate "water" - Christian baptism.

    • @brendanjobe6895
      @brendanjobe6895 Рік тому

      @@fredrolinners8903 There were the various Jewish cleansing ceremonies which involved water or solutions in which water was the main element. Did this conversation not occur after John the Baptist and the disciples of Jesus had already been baptizing perhaps thousands of people?

    • @fredrolinners8903
      @fredrolinners8903 Рік тому

      @@brendanjobe6895 Nicodemus would not have known about Christian baptism because it had not yet been instituted.

    • @brendanjobe6895
      @brendanjobe6895 Рік тому

      @@fredrolinners8903 "Nicodemus would not have known about Christian baptism because it had not yet been instituted."
      That was not the question. The statement would have concerned whether or not Nicodemus could have possibly understood what "born of water and Spirit" meant. I simply said that he was familiar with baptism since so many Jews had in fact been baptized by John and by the disciples of Jesus. He evidently knew quite a bit about Jesus, including even the miracles He had performed - and recognized him as a teacher sent from God.
      At the time Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, He was not telling him what to do right then, for the kingdom had not yet been established - but soon would be. Jesus was actually claiming, "Yes, I am the promised Messiah, and your Abrahamic descent is not your passport into the coming kingdom. Being born again - born of water and (the) Spirit - is the requirement.

    • @fredrolinners8903
      @fredrolinners8903 Рік тому

      @@brendanjobe6895 You asserted: I simply said that he was familiar with baptism since so many Jews had in fact been baptized by John and by the disciples of Jesus.
      Thu.s you establish the link between the mention of water with baptism.

  • @Golda7
    @Golda7 4 роки тому

    No thats for sure

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому +1

    He get baptized to get the holy Spirit you're not baptized you don't get the holy spirit that means Jesus is not in you Jesus Spirit lives in me God lives in me I got baptized with the holy Spirit

    • @Matthew24.4
      @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +3

      Karen Mize - the Holy Spirit resides in us and seals us the moment that we are saved ie trusted 100% on the Lord Jesus for our salvation.
      Ephesians 1:13 (KJV)
      In whom ye also TRUSTED, AFTER that ye heard the word of truth, the GOSPEL of your salvation: in whom also AFTER that ye BELIEVED, ye were SEALED with that HOLY SPIRIT of promise,

  • @71717
    @71717 4 роки тому +1

    Everybody go and read the New testament all of it Mark Luke John. Matthew all of it it will tell you you have to be baptized to get the holy Spirit and to be safe there's one baptism John did for Jesus but the rest is for us read carefully people

    • @Matthew24.4
      @Matthew24.4 4 роки тому +4

      Karen Mize - the Holy Spirit resides in us and seals us the moment that we are saved ie trusted 100% on the Lord Jesus for our salvation.
      Ephesians 1:13 (KJV)
      In whom ye also TRUSTED, AFTER that ye heard the word of truth, the GOSPEL of your salvation: in whom also AFTER that ye BELIEVED, ye were SEALED with that HOLY SPIRIT of promise,

  • @CarlDyck-o9w
    @CarlDyck-o9w Місяць тому

    Born of water is physical birth. Born of the spirit is spiritual birth

  • @woodeducationvlog4389
    @woodeducationvlog4389 4 роки тому

    Act 2 38 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. Act 2 :
    41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
    ( Water Baptism to receive the Holy Spirit )
    42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

    • @wendyfoster9232
      @wendyfoster9232 2 роки тому

      the study of definitions - a ceremonial immersion in water as an initiatory RITE or sacrament of the christian church - a word to investigate is the word RITE. meaning a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use. It is important to know that the word RITE has a strong connection to the word RITUAL. In fact the word RITUAL comes directly from the latin word RITUALIS - meaning relating to religious rites..Rites oare often to used to initiate someone into a group, organisation or society..RITES are popular among secretive societies, such as the jesuits and the freemasons..
      The word that you may want to know its deeper meaning is the word "baptism" When you meticulously study the word baptism and study its definitions to see what other words are related to it you should eventualy come to the conclusion that EXTERNAL baptism is a magic ritual. When someone is baptised from the "outside" he is considered to have entered a "coven-ant" with the "lord"..As a noun the word covenant comes from the latin word "convenir" meaning come together, unite, be suitable, agree. Etymologically means ( to enter into an formal agreement or contract". The word "covenant" means also an agreement or contract between 2 or more persons to do or not to do something specified or a solemn agreement, between the members of the church to act together in harmony with precepts of the gospel. When the word COVENANT is split up into 2 words, it transforms into the word "coven" and the suffix "ant"....The word COVEN means ""an assembly of witches, especially a group of 13. So, the deeper meaning of the word "baptism" is ""An agreement (contract) with a "coven" controlled by witches or lords. Therefore when people are baptized, they have agreed to serve in the capacity of a coven or make an agreement with a coven, which is controlled by witches or lords. The question therefore people SHOULD be asking is "the one performing the baptism a member of a coven of the true LORD or is he a member of a coven of witches who worship false gods. The witches who have infiltrated many churches on this earth are the dark magicians. The magicians have masters that are known as demons.. Their demonic masters are the lords that people make contracts with when they agree to be baptized by the minions of the dark magicians. That is why it is very important to know who is really in charge of a church before agreeing to be baptized by a member of that church.
      The process of "external baptism" promises the body, mind and soul of a man/woman, or child to a coven of a church which can be controlled by a coven on the true LORD or a coven of witches who worship false gods. If you go to church, you may really want to think this before participating in baptism. TRUE BAPTISM OCCURS IN THE BODY, NOT OUTSIDE OF IT. Because of this, external baptism will NOT empower people to achieve ""spiritual freedom"". Churches that practice external baptism are misleading their members becuase external baptism cannot save their members from "original sin"..To rise above original sin requires a transformation "within" meaning that ....unless one is born of water and the spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of god. What the churches do not teach is that the TRUE CHURCH of god is man's body, whether male or female - the bible even says ""you are the temple of god""......

  • @spiderjump
    @spiderjump 3 роки тому +4

    If a man is converted on Monday morning and died Monday night before he could be baptised... yes I believe he is saved.

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 3 роки тому

      But he will still need baptism.

    • @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
      @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 3 роки тому

      We don't know for sure but with our Fair and Just Hod, yes I believe he would still be saved

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 3 роки тому

      @@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 Hod? And yes, we do know for sure.

    • @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
      @philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 3 роки тому

      @@karlshaner2453 obviously a typo. GOD not hod. And we actually don't know for sure without twisting scripture or believing in false, modern, man made doctrines. Because scripture and Jesus are clear, Baptism is part of the plan of salvation.

    • @karlshaner2453
      @karlshaner2453 3 роки тому +1

      @@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 I know what you meant. Scripture is indeed clear for those who are seekers of truth.

  • @flaviousmercurious2208
    @flaviousmercurious2208 4 роки тому +2

    Jesus was baptized. Also acts 2:38. Also if baptism is not required then you need to delete the book of romans.

    • @jesussaves1875
      @jesussaves1875 4 роки тому +7

      You can get baptised 1000 times, but if you don't have Jesus you have NO life in you - twice dead, plucked up by the roots ~ see Jude) Jesus is the way the truth and the life NOT baptism. To put baptism on a par with Jesus is to be blasphemous. Baptism is a beautiful symbol but not a prerequisite for salvation.

    • @latinotruthseeker8852
      @latinotruthseeker8852 4 роки тому +3

      @@jesussaves1875 thats right

  • @papetmaster2959
    @papetmaster2959 4 роки тому

    The apostles did so baptize and taught that baptism is essential for salvation. All these discourse does not make anyone more correct than the apostles. EXCEPT a man be born of WATER and of the SPIRIT, he cannot wnter intovthe Kingdom of God.

    • @wendyfoster9232
      @wendyfoster9232 2 роки тому

      the study of definitions - a ceremonial immersion in water as an initiatory RITE or sacrament of the christian church - a word to investigate is the word RITE. meaning a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use. It is important to know that the word RITE has a strong connection to the word RITUAL. In fact the word RITUAL comes directly from the latin word RITUALIS - meaning relating to religious rites..Rites oare often to used to initiate someone into a group, organisation or society..RITES are popular among secretive societies, such as the jesuits and the freemasons..
      The word that you may want to know its deeper meaning is the word "baptism" When you meticulously study the word baptism and study its definitions to see what other words are related to it you should eventualy come to the conclusion that EXTERNAL baptism is a magic ritual. When someone is baptised from the "outside" he is considered to have entered a "coven-ant" with the "lord"..As a noun the word covenant comes from the latin word "convenir" meaning come together, unite, be suitable, agree. Etymologically means ( to enter into an formal agreement or contract". The word "covenant" means also an agreement or contract between 2 or more persons to do or not to do something specified or a solemn agreement, between the members of the church to act together in harmony with precepts of the gospel. When the word COVENANT is split up into 2 words, it transforms into the word "coven" and the suffix "ant"....The word COVEN means ""an assembly of witches, especially a group of 13. So, the deeper meaning of the word "baptism" is ""An agreement (contract) with a "coven" controlled by witches or lords. Therefore when people are baptized, they have agreed to serve in the capacity of a coven or make an agreement with a coven, which is controlled by witches or lords. The question therefore people SHOULD be asking is "the one performing the baptism a member of a coven of the true LORD or is he a member of a coven of witches who worship false gods. The witches who have infiltrated many churches on this earth are the dark magicians. The magicians have masters that are known as demons.. Their demonic masters are the lords that people make contracts with when they agree to be baptized by the minions of the dark magicians. That is why it is very important to know who is really in charge of a church before agreeing to be baptized by a member of that church.
      The process of "external baptism" promises the body, mind and soul of a man/woman, or child to a coven of a church which can be controlled by a coven on the true LORD or a coven of witches who worship false gods. If you go to church, you may really want to think this before participating in baptism. TRUE BAPTISM OCCURS IN THE BODY, NOT OUTSIDE OF IT. Because of this, external baptism will NOT empower people to achieve ""spiritual freedom"". Churches that practice external baptism are misleading their members becuase external baptism cannot save their members from "original sin"..To rise above original sin requires a transformation "within" meaning that ....unless one is born of water and the spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of god. What the churches do not teach is that the TRUE CHURCH of god is man's body, whether male or female - the bible even says ""you are the temple of god""......