To: jkl1122
No one was able to perfectly keep the Law. That is why the sacrifices were required. That is why the High Priest had to make a special sacrifice for the people once a year.But your perfect law keeping baptism saves right?
Inconsistency my friend.. either it is faith or it is works..
To: RnMomof7
According to Peter, baptism "saves us"(1 Peter 3:21). I did not come up with baptism, it was instituted by Christ. Your little snide remarks, such as "your pefect law keeping baptism", show me that you don't really appreciate what I am saying. I am only seeking to speak "the truth in love"(Ephesians 4:15).
In your last post you said:
"either it is faith or it is works.."
That is not true. The idea of "faith alone" or "faith only" is refuted in Scripture(James 2:24). The Bible teaches that we can't earn our salvation, and only speaks against "works of the flesh" or "works of the Law" in regards to salvation. Obedience to God's commands is absolutely necessary(Hebrews 5:9), and through that obedience we are not earning anything. We are simply submitting ourselves to the will of God.
195 posted on
04/06/2005 9:54:31 AM PDT by
jkl1122
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