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Originally posted by buffalo:
I think it’s such a silly procedure anyhow.
Surely there is a scripture somewhere when viewed at a certain slant that could make it totally un=necessary or even a sin..
Come on. I have faith you could do it.
I don't think you will ever find a scripture in the Bible viewing it as unnecessary or a sin.
3 things I know for sure in this world; there is a God, the Bible is true and the Bible is God’s word. I know some of you don't believe that and that's ok. But if you believe in God, the Bible and Jesus, this is for you.
From all the beliefs in this world that believes in some form of baptism, I believe there is only one (Ephesians 4:4-5 – One Lord, one faith, one baptism). I read the scriptures and believe what it says as I see it. It's black and white; not making it say what I want it to say.
Immersion or sprinkling? You decide:
Romans 6:3-5 – buried therefore with Him by baptism
Romans 6:4 – We are buried with Him by baptism
Colossians 2:12 – buried with Him in baptism
Galatians 3:26-27 – many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ
Is it necessary? You decide:
Luke 3:3 – He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remissions of sins
Mark 16-16 – He that believes and is baptized shall be saved
Matthew 28:19-20 – Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Mark 1:4-5 – John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins
Acts 2:38 – Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins
Acts 22:16 – Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins
John 3:1-5 – JESUS ANSWERED, “I tell you the truth, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God
Romans 6:3-4 – Don’t you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefor with Him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life
Philippians 2:12-13 - "...work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure"