In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16, verse 16, The WORD states ” he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that believeth not shall be damned.” Don’t misunderstand this Scripture. The first portion of the statement combines believing and baptism, however the second part doesn’t. Believing and proclaiming that JESUS IS LORD is what brings salvation. Baptism is an outward act of professing your faith of the death for your sin and the Resurrection of JESUS CHRIST to life for your salvation.
In Romans, Chapter 10, verse 9- 10, the Bible reads, ” that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and believe in thy heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and confession is made unto salvation.”
Like Baptism and proclamation to others of your decision to make JESUS, The LORD of your life, reading and living GOD’S WORD (Holy Bible) out , is also an outward act of obedience, just as gathering together with others in corporate prayer, praise and sharing in Holy Bible reading.
Going to Church doesn’t save you and Baptism doesn’t save you. They are important outward acts of Obedience and submission to GOD and HIS WORD. In. fact, JESUS, HIMSELF was Baptised. HE also spent time alone with The FATHER in prayer, prayed with others and regularly gathered others to preach GOD’S WORD and minister to others through the POWER and Working of The HOLY SPIRIT.
This is how HE wants us to live and it is all because of HIS death and Resurrection that we are able to be equipped for works and service and to be partakers in all HIS Great promises outlined in the Holy Bible.
Take a step of Faith and ask HIM to be the Lord of your life, to forgive you of all your shortfalls and sins and to lead and guide you in HIS Way always, in JESUS NAME. AMEN
Be ye Baptised in the NAME of the FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT!
AMEN and AMEN.
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