FACT NO. 4 —The Bible teaches that water baptism was and is a part of Israel’s religion (Heb. 6:1,2; 9:10). It was for the remission of sins as a priestly ordinance (Mark 1:4; Acts 2:38; Ezek. 36:25).
In this age there is only ONE baptism, not two: “One Lord, one faith, ONE BAPTISM” (Eph. 4:5). This baptism is the placing of the Christian into the Church, the Body of Christ, by the Holy Spirit: “For by one SPIRIT are we all BAPTIZED INTO ONE BODY, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit” (1 Cor. 12:13). This baptism takes place once for all at the moment of salvation.
The Apostle Paul was not sent to baptize with water: “For Christ sent me NOT TO BAPTIZE but to preach the gospel…” (1 Cor. 1:17). Only a change in God’s purpose would necessitate a statement like this. There is no importance attached to water baptism, today. It is not a part of Christianity and only causes confusion.
For more validation on this topic see:
- https://thebigpicturelink.blogspot.com/2021/03/obs-acts-transition-p12.html
- https://thebigpicturelink.blogspot.com/2024/02/why-were-baptisms-required-for-israel.html
More FACTS to follow...
By Robert C. Brock (with minor modifications)
Source: https://bereanbiblesociety.org/seven-basic-bible-facts-every-christian-should-know-and-believe/print/
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