Some common traditions of men vs. the Word of God
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The Word of God says:
“He who believes and is baptized
will be saved “ (Mark 16:16)
Denominations teach:
He who believes and is saved,
should be baptized
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The Word of God says:
“Repent and be baptized for
the forgiveness of your sins” (Acts 2:38)
Denominations teach:
Repent and be baptized because
your sins have already been forgiven
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The Word of God says:
‘Jesus
answered, "I tell you the truth, unless one is born of water and
the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’ (John 3:5)
Denominations teach:
Baptism is not essential for
salvation. This “birth of water” is natural childbirth.
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The Word of God says:
“We
were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ
was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in
newness of life.” (Romans 6:4)
Denominations teach:
We
were buried therefore with him by belief into death, so that as
Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk
in newness of life.
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The Word of God says:
“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are
called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”
(Ephesians 4:4-5)
Denominations teach:
There are many baptisms and
many bodies, and many faiths.
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The Word of God says:
“…who disobeyed long ago when God
waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In
it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water
is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you - not the putting away
of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, it
saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”(1Peter 3:21)
Note: Look at the above verse carefully. It
teaches the water of Noah’s flood is a symbol of baptism--and
baptism saves us. The “it” in the phrase “it saves you” is referring to baptism…So
this verse actually states two times that baptism saves us!
Denominations teach:
Baptism does not save you--baptism is merely a symbol.
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The Word of God says:
“and you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also
raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised
him from the dead.” (Colossians 2:12)
Denominations teach:
Baptism is a work of Man.
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The Word of God says:
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for as many
of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with
Christ.” (Galatians 3:26-27)
Denominations teach:
Baptism does not put us into Christ--belief alone does.
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The Word of God says:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them
to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the
close of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
Denominations teach:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, telling them to pray
for me to come into their life, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.
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The Word of God says:
“Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch
said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being
baptized?" Then Philip said, "If you believe
with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said,
"I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." So he commanded the
chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water,
and he baptized him. Now when they came up out of the water,
the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more;
and he went on his way rejoicing.” (Acts 8:36-39)
Denominations teach:
Baptism is required, but not in water. Baptism is in “spirit”.
And if water is used, sprinkling or pouring is ok.
And candidate for baptism need not believe (such as with infants).
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The Word of God says:
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away
your sins, calling on his name.” (Acts 22:16)
Denominations teach:
Paul had been praying and fasting for three days at
this point, and called Jesus “Lord”, so he was already saved. Baptism
had nothing to do with having his sins washed away.
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The Word of God says:
“You see that a person is justified by what he does and not
by faith alone.” (James 2:24)
Denominations teach:
We are justified by faith alone.
James 1:22
“Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
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This page added: June 14,
2006