Perry wrote: > This verse (16) is often used as a proof-text that > baptism is required for salvation. But, since it is > applied only to the apostles, we cannot > generally say this text applies to anyone else.
We have discussed this in the past with Dave Hansen on this list. Such a reading is a non-sequitur argument. The passage does not say, "he that believeth and is not baptized will be damned." Therefore, it does not teach that salvation is impossible without baptism. All it does is promise that those who hear the preaching and believe and are baptized will be saved. It also indicates that those who do not believe what is being preached will be damned. The situation of believing and not being baptized is not addressed by the passage. Perry wrote: > BTW, Izzy, the Holy Spirit revealed this > understanding to me. If this is being said in jest, I caution you like I did John that you should be very careful and refrain from this. Remember the commandment not to take the Lord's name in vain. It is very important for people to separate their opinions from that which was revealed to them through the Holy Spirit, lest we attribute false revelations to God and falsely represent him to others. This would be a very serious crime. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "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.
