Is Baptism Required For Salvation? - Kent Hovind

Jesus clearly states that we should be baptized after accepting Him as our Lord and Savior. However, according to the Bible it's not required to be baptized to be saved.

How can this be? In this video Kent Hovind goes in to the details about Baptism in water.

Bible verses about Baptism and Salvation below.

Acts 8:37

"And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Acts 16:31

"And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”

Ephesians 2:8-9

"8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Titus 3:5

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"

Acts 2:38

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

Mark 16:16

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

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Which of the Two Baptisms is required for salvation?

Water baptism was a part of the Old Covenant system of ritual washing. The Old Covenant priests had to wash before beginning their service in the temple. When Christ was water baptized by His cousin John in the Jordan River, He was under the Old Covenant system. He also only ate certain foods, as prescribed by the Old Covenant. Christ was water baptized by John and then received the Holy Spirit from heaven. The order is reversed in the New Covenant. A person receives the Holy Spirit upon conversion, and then believers often declare their conversion to their friends and family through a New Covenant water baptism ceremony.

The conversion process is described below.

Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

(A person must “hear” the Gospel, and “believe” the Gospel, and will then be “sealed” with the Holy Spirit.)



Which baptism is a part of the salvation process, based on what the Bible says?
What did Peter say below?

Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.


Based on Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, and Acts 11:15-16, the most important thing about the word "baptize" in the New Testament has nothing to do with water. The Holy Spirit is the master teacher promised to New Covenant believers in Jeremiah 31:34, and John 14:26, and is found fulfilled in Ephesians 1:13, and 1 John 2:27. Unfortunately, many modern Christians see water when they read the word "baptize" in the text.

Based on the above, what is the one baptism of our faith found in the passage below? How many times is the word "Spirit" found in the passage, and how many times is the word "water" found in the passage?

Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, (See 1 Cor. 12:13)

“baptize” KJV

Mat_3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Mar_1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Water or Holy Spirit?, See Eph. 1-13.)

Luk_3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Joh_1:26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

Joh_1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

1Co_1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1Co 12:13 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. (See Eph. 4:1-5)


How many people have been saved by the Old Covenant water baptism of John the Baptist?

Who did John the Baptist say is the greatest Baptist that ever lived in Luke 3:16? What kind of New Covenant baptism comes from Christ?

New Covenant water baptism is a beautiful ceremony which allows new believers to declare their conversion to the whole world.

[newtestamentchristian]

Jesus commands water baptism in order to obtain salvation, Mark 16:15-16. No one can be saved without obeying the Lord.

[RonMBar]

Using verses that say nothing about baptism is not proof of God's Plan (Explain how Noah built the Ark by Faith - without working) Faith requires work.

[newtestamentchristian]

1Peter 3:20-21 Peter taught water baptism does save us. I'll believe Peter and Jesus(John 3:5) over Kent Hovind.

[toinettepotgieter]

John 3:3 There's the answer to it all.

[jaredkelly]

With that logic, if every verse that mentions Jesus death, if it doesn’t mention that Jesus died for our sins. Then that doesn’t mean that Jesus died for our sins.
I’ve never heard this hermeneutic used once before.

[JesusChristIsLordoflords]

If water baptism was required for salvation why does Paul say he’s glad he didn’t baptize but a few Corinthians?

1 Corinthians 1:14-17 KJV
[14] I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; [15] Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. [16] And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. [17] For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Why does Paul never teach water baptism is required but exclusively teaches salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ alone?

Romans 5:1-2 KJV
[1] Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: [2] By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

If your salvation is dependent on anything you do then it’s no longer grace but works.

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Romans 11:6 KJV
[6] And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Jesus says whoever believes in Him will not perish. He doesn’t say whoever believes and then gets baptized shall not perish.

John 3:16 KJV
[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John tells you why he wrote his gospel.

John 20:31 KJV
[31] 👉But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.👈

Anybody teaching water baptism is required for salvation is not teaching the true gospel and Paul tells what to think about those.

Galatians 1:9 KJV
[9] As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Now, water baptism is still something you should do if you’re saved, but does not contribute to your salvation. The baptism of the Holy Spirit, which happens the moment of conversion, is your seal of redemption.

Ephesians 1:13-14 KJV
[13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

[misters]

Only 2? Even If it was really only 2 does that make the fact invalid? How many times must something be stated to make it true? This man is wrong on this subject.

[tbow]

This just made my day. I was freaking out. Thank you so much!!

[danorben]

No, you shouldn’t be baptized after you receive the gospel. Water baptism was a temporary introduction and symbol to spiritual baptism, which is what saves you. The practice of water baptism was A dispensational practice and has been abrogated.