15:10 You read 1 Peter which says "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you." But then you say it's _not_ baptism which saves you. Why can't we understand this passage in its clear meaning? What other passages on baptism require us to interpret this one to mean what it clearly is not saying?
Guys, I’m going to admit it- I am guilty of the Galatian Heresy. I began by the Faith but have tried to perfect myself/continue this journey through the flesh. My sights have been 100% taken off of Christ for the last several years. Your ministry has allowed me to see this, but now going back to the faith feels weird. I know I need to join a church/community to have that sense of love I’m craving!
Unfortunately my baptism was full of anxiety and guilt. I thought it was my first step of obedience and I feared I would fail Jesus, I had troubles to sleep the months after that. I felt like so fake because I saw my obedience was not perfect
yup, thats why I stand by infant baptism God saves, not us I trust that God will save my (future) children, so to show my faith, I baptize them that doesn't neglect raising them right and catechizing them
The Calvinist system itself creates this battle with unbelief. You turn in on yourself, examining yourself, constantly wondering if you are one of the elect or not. It creates a ton of anxiety and doubt, especially when we fall into sin, and it's entirely unnecessary. Cling to the objective promises of God, the perfect work of Christ upon the cross. Fix your gaze on Christ. He is where you can find perfect assurance. Don't place faith in your own faith. Place your faith in Christ and be at peace.
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:
Baptism is not a sacrament which the Roman Catholic church believes to be imparting grace those who received it. It is an ordinance of the church as a testimony of us receiving the grace God through the faith in the finished work of Christ.
So if God is baptizing us, putting his name on us, then are you certain that all of the baptized are saved? Either we are baptizing each other with our fingers crossed that the baptism takes, or God is baptizing us and it is certain. Edit: I’m trying to indicate an inconsistency. God is baptizing, therefore we have confidence that we’re in Christ. But then again, all baptized are not saved, so God must not have been baptizing them, eh? And it’s a sign (and not salvific in itself) but gives assurance because it’s a sign from God that-what? No, it seems you’re saying it’s a sign from people-that originated from God? It’s a memorial sign of something that happened for someone else? Where’s the assurance?
@@JT_HGA hey look, I don’t mean to be rude but if you’re thinking you’re several chess moves ahead or something you can forget it. I asked a question. It’s more helpful to answer than to respond with more questions.
I approve this message. Baptism, one way God brings His grace to us.
Did circumcision bring grace in the OT?
@@JT_HGAbaptism replaced circumcision
15:10 You read 1 Peter which says "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you." But then you say it's _not_ baptism which saves you.
Why can't we understand this passage in its clear meaning? What other passages on baptism require us to interpret this one to mean what it clearly is not saying?
Guys, I’m going to admit it-
I am guilty of the Galatian Heresy. I began by the Faith but have tried to perfect myself/continue this journey through the flesh. My sights have been 100% taken off of Christ for the last several years. Your ministry has allowed me to see this, but now going back to the faith feels weird. I know I need to join a church/community to have that sense of love I’m craving!
Unfortunately my baptism was full of anxiety and guilt. I thought it was my first step of obedience and I feared I would fail Jesus, I had troubles to sleep the months after that. I felt like so fake because I saw my obedience was not perfect
Baptism is a statement from God to us it’s not about our statement to God.
yup, thats why I stand by infant baptism
God saves, not us
I trust that God will save my (future) children, so to show my faith, I baptize them
that doesn't neglect raising them right and catechizing them
Guys, from a Reformed perspective, is battling with Unbelief a normal Christian experience? I’ve been facing it for quite some time now.
Maybe pray to be guided into all truth. Some of the scientific evidence made a big difference for me. Let me know if want videos to watch
Idk if it’s normal
The Calvinist system itself creates this battle with unbelief. You turn in on yourself, examining yourself, constantly wondering if you are one of the elect or not. It creates a ton of anxiety and doubt, especially when we fall into sin, and it's entirely unnecessary. Cling to the objective promises of God, the perfect work of Christ upon the cross. Fix your gaze on Christ. He is where you can find perfect assurance. Don't place faith in your own faith. Place your faith in Christ and be at peace.
Baptism is a declaration of allegiance. In his podcast Michael Heiser explains how the confessions contradict themselves on the topic of baptism.
In what way?
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:
Baptism is not a sacrament which the Roman Catholic church believes to be imparting grace those who received it. It is an ordinance of the church as a testimony of us receiving the grace God through the faith in the finished work of Christ.
So, it's a Sacrament, a gift from God, something he's doing... but still just a sign? Pure symbolism? That makes no sense.
So if God is baptizing us, putting his name on us, then are you certain that all of the baptized are saved? Either we are baptizing each other with our fingers crossed that the baptism takes, or God is baptizing us and it is certain.
Edit: I’m trying to indicate an inconsistency. God is baptizing, therefore we have confidence that we’re in Christ. But then again, all baptized are not saved, so God must not have been baptizing them, eh? And it’s a sign (and not salvific in itself) but gives assurance because it’s a sign from God that-what? No, it seems you’re saying it’s a sign from people-that originated from God? It’s a memorial sign of something that happened for someone else? Where’s the assurance?
You have to ask the same thing about circumcision in the Old Testament, was everyone who was circumcised saved?
@@JT_HGA I mean I could ask that, but I didn’t.
@@dylan3456 to be consistent with Paul you do
@@JT_HGA hey look, I don’t mean to be rude but if you’re thinking you’re several chess moves ahead or something you can forget it. I asked a question. It’s more helpful to answer than to respond with more questions.