Gary wrote: > DavidM uses the concept, below, to teach that water > actually saves him. He does not teach that consistently > turning to Christ through the Holy Spirit is crucial > to salvation.
On the contrary, Gary. I teach that turning to Christ through the Holy Spirit is crucial to salvation. Furthermore, I do not teach that water saves anyone. Baptism saves, not water. Martin Luther articulates it well in the following quote: "How can water do such great things? It is not the water indeed that does them, but the Word of God which is in and with the water (God's giving hand), and faith which trusts such word of God in the water (man's receiving hand)." The Lutherans add: "But this faith, which is required for a salutary use of the gospel and baptism, is wrought by these as instruments which the Holy Spirit employs to produce faith; not by imparting to them a magical power but by uniting His Divine power with them (Romans 10:17; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 5:26)." David Miller wrote: >> ... even (a)BAPTISM DOTH ALSO NOW SAVE US >> ((b)not the putting away of the filth of >> the flesh, 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.
