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1 PETER 3:21: -- Baptism now saves you. It is not a matter of the removal of physical dirt from the body. Rather, it is an appeal to God for a clear conscience. Baptism is the point in which God grants forgiveness for sins, the blood of Jesus cleanses and pays the price for sins, and the sinner receives a clear conscience and the knowledge that the debt of sin has been cancelled.
Please do not let anyone tell you that baptism is not essential for salvation. It is as essential as any of the other steps involved in this redemptive process. To refuse or delay baptism is to refuse God’s clear plan of salvation. Remember, we cannot be saved by deeds of righteousness. Baptism is not a deed – it is a participation and a submission. It is participation in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. It is submission to God’s will and His plan of salvation.
If you have any other questions or would like to study the Bible further on these matters, please feel free to contact us by either email (find addresses on our home page) or by calling (254) 526-3041. Our elders or ministers will be glad to help you in any way with your study.
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