Kevin wrote: > Then how do you know that 1 Peter 4;21 is talking > of WATER Baptism Could it be talking of BAPTISM > into CHRIST - Baptism of the Holy Ghost?
Because in 1 Peter 3:20 he mentions saving by water, then in 3:21 he mentions the like figure whereunto baptism also saves. Also in 3:21, he speaks of how the saving part is not the putting away of the filth of the body, but rather the answer of a good conscience toward God. Being baptized into Christ or Baptism of the Holy Ghost by themselves do not involve putting away filth of the body. Water baptism, on the other hand, does involve putting away filth from the body. Take all these observations together and we know that water baptism is what is in view in this passage (1 Peter 3:21). Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
