Does Baptism SAVE?

This video is partially a response to a video just put out by Pastor Matthew Everhard (who has a great channel btw, you should check it out) who said the Reformed teaching is that Baptism DOESN'T save after the interview he had with me where I asked him about that. It is also meant to correct the very common misunderstanding that Reformed theology teaches Baptism doesn't save.

[pnkfreud]

I think Jesus never intended us to believe that a baptism was a guaranteed trip to heaven. I think everyone who believes they are saved just because they got dunked should tread carefully and do some careful reflection

[cooperstephens]

Southern Baptist here.

Thanks for the clarifying video, Zoomer. It seems to me, then, that the difference between Presbyterian and Baptist doctrine on salvation is more of less how we talk about the subject. When Baptists talk about Baptism, we mean the physical act. That’s why we say it doesn’t save. You said the same thing in your video. When Presbyterians say Baptism, they mean both spiritual and physical baptism, which is why you *do* say it saves. In which case, we actually agree. It’s just a semantic difference. The substance of what we’re talking about is the same.

[dillpickleman]

A few years ago I had walked away from Christianity as a whole. Early this year I reopened my heart to God and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life so far. I have been attending my local church again as well as praying & reading my Bible. I haven’t been Baptized and I want to soon but there are many things I need to work on. I’m a Seventh Day Adventist and your channel has been showing me to find common ground with my brothers and sisters in Christ as well as provided a great deal of intellectual stimulation. Finding your channel has truly been a blessing.

[itssupernerd]

As a Baptist one I must say I really respect zoomer for sharing what he believes and two I have to say that we deem baptism at least at my church and said that baptism a sign of an inward change so once you're saved your safe then the holy spirit will lead you to take a symbolic dumped in the water for baptism

[Blaaake]

Thank you for this video brother. I had a discussion with my Presbyterian grandmother (I’m baptist) this past weekend and came to this conclusion based on my coming to faith story. I was baptized when I was in elementary school. I didn’t really know why it meant at the time but I wanted to do it. I wouldn’t say that was the day I was saved, it took many many years leading to where I am as an adult today. However, that day was what planted the seed of my faith. My diligence and involvement with my church waxed and waned over the years, but I still had that firm foundation. Today I can confidently say The Lord has redeemed my soul and saved me from a bad path where I was headed.

[Rburnham]

This type of content really helps clarify Christianity for me! I'm in a very similar position that you were in when you converted. In New York and I was in a really anti-Christian school. Thankfully, I moved to a different school where there are more Christians, and I am definitely better off.

[sedoaiya]

Not presbyterian, but your explanations of this on instagram really convinced me of this view. It is consistent with the scriptures language while also acknowledging the reality of regeneration before water baptism. Thank you zoomer!

[nerdtalk]

I grew up Lutheran. Currently I call myself Lutheran-ish. Through my study of theology, I feel that Lutheranism is the most accurate theology. With that being said, there are parts of Lutheran theology that I disagree with, and parts of other theologies that I do agree with. The Presbyterian view of baptism is the only one that ever made sense to me based on the word of god. I’m grateful for this video

[litigioussociety]

I'm Lutheran. Pretty similar view. I would say the Lutheran view is more vague, as it tends to be in a interpreting scripture by simply stating that it's stated as truth in the scriptures.

The Lutheran view tries not to separate the baptism of water and the Spirit, because we don't want to take away from either.

[PrototypeGoose]

Oh my goodness, this video is SOOO GOOD!!! IT DESCRIBES IT ALL SO PERFECTLYY! Thank you Redeemed Zoomer, this video is extremely helpful even though I'm not personally Presbyterian. Thank you.

[mikeyvangelism]

i grew up baptist. I literally just had coffee a few days ago with a local PCA pastor who was trying to help me understand infant baptism. This video helped sum up the groundwork necessary for infant baptism. Thanks Zoomie 🙏

[calebjohnston_youtube]

You should do a video like this on the Lord's Supper! The format is perfectly short, well written and great for sharing. I love the ending btw.

[NESShadows]

I’m so glad you posted this, was just having a discussion on this last night with two of my closest friends

[beyond]

As a Catholic I like to say we are saved at Baptism, being saved now, and hope to be saved in the future. It's journey with Christ, we live our salvation.

[miakel]

Hi there! If you are reading this you are loved by God and he wants to be with you in his kingdom for an eternity! ❤️✝️

*Romans 10:10-11 - We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths to say that we believe, and so we are saved. As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disappointed.”* 💗🙂🌸

You are amazing and have an amazing day!!! 😎⭐️💗🌎

👇 If you love Jesus :)

[answeringadventism]

You really have a gift for explanation. Better than some of the Presby pastors I've seen explain this. Spot on!

[perilousrange]

Thank you for reading the comments, and answering peoples' inquiries.

[Batz-xknt]

As a baptist, I agree actually. Either way believers should be baptized regardless.

[christhejmedia]

This actually clarifies the idea of infant baptism/sprinkling to me, sort of a already but not yet sign and trusting that the dedication of that end of the sacrament can/will lead to the baptism with the Spirit. Of course that still leaves the discussion of the right order of things and such, but still it's a good way to open the dialogue in the first place

[mmtoss]

Yes in the sense that we shouldn’t separate the sign and thing signified, no in the sense that the act of poring, immersing, sprinkling does nothing in of itself.