Is baptism essential for salvation?

[bowwow]

This video explains it all. We are not saved by baptism. It is an outward expression of our faith in Jesus Christ and NOT a part of salvation.

[romuloadriano]

Saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus.

[kac]

The phrase, “shall be saved, ” connects the blood of Christ and baptism. In Romans 5:8-9, the apostle Paul said, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” But when Jesus gave the “Great Commission, ” He said these words: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk.16:15-16). So, while there is no doubt that Jesus saves us by His blood, He only does so when we are baptized. This connects the blood of Christ to baptism!

This is the number one that really said it all. John 3: 5, 6, 7,

[Matthew.]

Acts 16:30-31
30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31 And they said, BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

The prison warden asked Paul and Silas a direct question - WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED - they answered - BELIEVE (TRUST Jesus) and you will be SAVED.

No mention of baptism here and in dozens of other verses.

[Ktb]

"The thief on the cross proves to us that baptism is not necessary for salvation."

Baptism is part of NT law. The NT was not installed until Christ's death! The thief on the cross was saved by Christ while He was still alive and therefore under the still under OT law. When we are baptized, we're done so into His death (Rom 6:3-4).

[kac]

THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM SAVES US

Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, ) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

[calibercoffee]

This question sums it up: HOW and WHEN is a person saved?

[fredrolinners]

Cornelius and the Gentles with him were clearly saved before their water baptism. They already received the Holy Spirit which is not given to unbelievers (John 14:17).

[fightintheshade]

The idea that Nicodemus would not have connect water with baptism is incorrect. Jn 1:24-26 the Pharisees investigated John and where very interested in water baptism because they connected water baptism with the ministry of the Christ.

[anthonyjselino]

JESUS ALWAYS SET THE he himself was destined to be BAPTIZED!

[kac]

THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM PLACES US “IN CHRIST”

Galatians 3:27
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Colossians 3:2
3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

[ScottHindle-qvmq]

Baptism in the Spirit is essential
Water alone isnt enough.

[kac]

THE BIBLE SAYS BAPTISM IS IN WATER.

1 Peter 3:20-21
(20) Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
(21) The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, ) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Mark 1:9-10
(9) And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
(10) And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Acts 8:38-39
(38) And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
(39) And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

[dannylam]

Jeremiah 17:5 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Please don't hate because I believe in what God says, trust not in man for salvation, stop looking to the thief on the cross, only God is judge only He Has the authority to forgive, Don't trust in man where there is no truth, Trust in Christ Jesus, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. PS I love Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and God bless all in Christ Jesus.

[springsoflifeministries]

Many Christians are not even aware of what baptism is about, and those who are aware have little faith in carrying out its meaning.

[BlackAdder]

Doesn't Jesus say to be baptized as God has commanded?

[cousinmike]

1 Peter 3:21... baptism is an outward symbol of our dedication to Christ; Peter likened this to the saving of Noah and his family. However, it IN AND OF ITSELF does not save us. Only by putting faith in Christ’s shed blood and it’s redeeming value do we obtain salvation.

[Daniel.Ministry]

If your doctrine is correct concerning the method of salvation - that baptism is not the method of conversion, and that all you need to do is believe to be saved - then those that believe that baptism is necessary for salvation meet the requirements of your doctrine and they are saved! These people are not in jeopardy.

However, if they are correct - and baptism is the method of conversion and necessary for salvation - then all those that have taught and believed otherwise will be eternally lost.

Therefore, those that teach and believe that baptism is necessary for salvation are safe either way, whether their doctrine is true or not.
Yet those that believe baptism is not necessary for salvation are completely dependent upon their interpretation of scripture and doctrine to be true, otherwise they will be damned.
I dont know about you, but I would rather err on the side of caution!

Matthew 7:21-23
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you:"

Matthew 7:13-14
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."


SPEAKING TO THE MAN IN THE VIDEO:
Concerning your understanding of 1 Corinthians 1, you need to have understanding of the complete context to see that Paul actually teaches that baptism is a part of conversion and salvation.

1 Corinthians 1:12-17
12. Some of you say, I am of Paul, another says I am of Apollos, and another says, I am of Cephas (Simon Peter); But I tell you, I am of Christ! (I am a Baptist, I am a Methodist, I am a Lutheran…)
13. I ask, has Christ been divided? It was not Cephas that was crucified for you; It was not in the name of Paul that you were baptized!
14. I give thanks unto God that I did not baptize any of you, except for Crispus and Gaius,
15. so that none might say that they were baptized in my name!
16. I also baptized the house of Stephanus, but I do not remember baptizing any other.
17. Christ did not send me to do baptisms, but to preach the gospel;
Continued...

1 Corinthians 3:4-8
4. For when one says, I am of Apollos, and another says, I am of Paul, is this not evidence of a worldly mindset? (1 Corinthians 1:12-17)
5. Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? Are they not simply servants through whom you have come to trust in God? Did not both give unto you as the Lord allowed?
6. I planted (brought the message), Apollos watered (baptized), but it is God who brought the growth!
7. So the one who planted and the one who watered, they are not what matters, but it is the Lord our God who brought the increase.
8. One planted and one did the watering, and each of us shall receive a reward according to each one’s work.

Can you see that your presumption concerning water baptism is in error? I pray that you can. Context matters.

Jesus is our example:
Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, and then he received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 tells us to repent and be baptized, of which we can do when entering the water. If we do this we will receive the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:21 22. Mark 1:9;11 Matt. 3:13 17. Baptism