Dualhunter
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Both the Greek word "eis" and the English word "for" have multiple meanings. If somebody goes to jail for stealing, "for" means "because of" or "as a result of". Thus it can be said that Christians should be baptized because their sins have been remmited. This interpretation supports the view that salvation is by faith not by baptism which is consistent with Ephesians 1:13-14 whereas your interpretation is not.Originally posted by SolaScriptura:
(Mat 26:28 KJV) For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
(Acts 2:38 KJV) 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.
--Same exact language, both FOR the remission.
[13] 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,
[14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. - Ephesians 1:13-14 KJV
If it a person believes in Christ, the remission of their sins is the result. Stick your hand on a hot burner and it shall burn as a result. Unfortunately, your hand will not wait to be baptized before it starts to be damaged by the heat."To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." Acts 10:43
--Future tense on the recieving SHALL RECIEVE but not immediately.
Irrelevant, other verses such as John 3:18 have more definate language.(John 3:16) "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
--SHOULD not WILL
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. - John 3:18 KJV
--is not condemned, NOT might not be condemned
Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit when they trust in Christ, not when they are baptized.(Acts 5:32) "And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him."
--Holy Ghost given to OBEDIENT.
etc. etc.
[13] 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,
[14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. - Ephesians 1:13-14 KJV
Believing in Christ is obeying God and so those who truly put their faith in Christ are obedient to God.
[23] And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. - 1 John 3:23 KJV
There is not one single verse that say if a person has faith in Christ and is not baptized, they are not saved.
[ July 08, 2002, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: Dualhunter ]