Blessed to be part of Christ's church, Christ is the founder (Matthew 16:18), and Christ is the Savior (Ephesians 5:23). He purchased it with His own blood, Acts 20:28
Praise God for this remarkable work for His kingdom indeed. Its worth sharing and keep sharing for EVANGELISM. Great !!!!!!! God bless you more and more. Your brother and fellowship worker in the Church of Christ. We thank God for His Son Jesus Christ and His Kingdom Always
This is an excellent summary Don. Thanks for propagating truth. I'm not sure what else you can do to help people. Each individual needs to study the scripture to rightly divide the truth. If there is a legitimate effort to do that with an open then the Holy Spirit will assist.
There are a lot of churches that truly follow God and His word, all of those who believe the truth are saved even if we don't all agree. It's cults that will not be saved. we are all one church under God, the false teachers are the cult leaders and so on
@@wizlizart_1 You’re right as far as one body, but a body is together I.e. teaching the same doctrine across the board. Put yourself in first century Christian people. Imagine someone asking you what “denomination “ (division) you belong to… there wasn’t anything such as denominations back then. You either follow Christ or not. His teaches or nothing. These divisions (denominations) came long after once MAN got away from the Truth. God’s Word… man left sound doctrine, because men love darkness instead of light
there is one church, The Church of God, and many congregations. Romans 16:16 "Greet each other with a holy kiss, All the Churches of Christ greet you" The one church became corrupt, and therefore the churches came from it doing what they believed the Bible said was true and right. what are ppl supposed to do when they believe the church they attend is wrong? just sit there and take it? No, they are going to make their own with what they believe the Bible is saying is correct. No one but God can say "Which church is His Church" Each church has its faults, and for man to say "This is the True Church of Christ" Is drone and prideful. I definitely agree there should only be one church but that's definitely not going to happen.
ONLY a church that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and the FINISHED work of the Lord Jesus Christ is what God wants for us. There's too many false doctrines that leave OUT the FINISHED work of the Lord Jesus Christ!!!
I believe about the church departure from the true faith as you clarified. But it shows no indication that the Church of Christ continued to exist. It continued as an organization but the true faith died. It became the Catholic Church whose doctrines derived from pagan practice.
@@wizlizart_1 I believe most of the content of this video. What it failed to show is how the church survived the "Falling Away" from both the Roman Persecution and the Papal Inquisition. Not to mention the adoption of pagan practices into the church. The faithful who didn't subscribe to the pagan doctrines died. The unfaithful survived but became an apostate church.
No the seeds of denominations were not seeded in the early Church. They were not denominations. The seeds started with the orthodox Church breaking from the Catholic Church. Then we got the failed protestant reformation
Never thought I would see so many Christians including the speaker in this video to downplay God's abilities to outrightly dismiss God's true intentions on why he even allowed that many denominations to begin with. During the better part of a 7 year correlation, between, autonomous reliance on the un-checked teachers guidance to blatant portrayal of repetitively seeking spiritual validity on cherry picked worldly views on what the scriptures actually speak into what they want them to speak. It's to the point that the silliest of changes are popping buttons on the very shirts they wear, that have all changed from a sort of monotheistic society into robotic spiritual snowflakes. However the speaker's eyes tell me that he is speaking the truth but not speaking it totally into fruition. He shows it right in front of you but the world seems to undermine the context of denominations or the Roman government or Constantin the great or that unstable babbler screaming the end of times is near wearing a Chuck E Cheese sign, covered in misunderstood scriptures. God gave us a golden egg and the majority of you are looking at it as a burden while second guessing the very word the Holy Spirit is saying “which one do I pick?” If you truly are a Christian & you truly have a connection with God you wouldn't need to pick. God: Will guide you & you would simply need to trust his guidance no matter how our worldly views congregate against his response or reasoning on why there are so many denominations. My fellow brothers and sisters you need to understand that it's a lesson from God to show who has the true Faith.. compared to the drastic amount of false believers, false prophets and wolves in sheep's clothing to gain the highest position which is why Catholicism hit it off the way to did with the snowflakes wanting quick access into heaven And If anyone's ever watched the kids movie about ants that defend against grasshoppers and he finds a group of circus bugs who fled their current control and yet continue to be false with their true identity? You yourself are having the same afflictions. The house of God has lurked with false prophets for many generations and at one time in my lifetime I was one of them & I went through torment knowing why it happened but used it to get off the bench Easily sat upon from un finished studies on certain spiritual growths to even speaking valid opinions on certain day to day matter to myself. Once I seen the drive to listen, my ear grew closer to the Holy Spirit and I now have stop missing more information on both Gods approvals or disapprovals. So I once was the robotic black sheep but the Lord washed me of my sins and now I see the attachments the rest of you avoid to live cushy and lush lifestyles.
Very Good question. To answer you I, should make it short and sweet but truthfully most don't understand how actions against the 10 commandments impact the very decisions or choices we make to think or say we have faith. Now to truthfully know, you first need knowledge on the validity of the Gospels, Parables, or the subtle yet powerful actions Jesus portraits to us all while he was among us. Knowing you have faith is no easy task and for some it may never happen solely on the very actions we say and do to Family, friends, co-workers, ourselves and even God's animals, plant life, and even that spider crawling across your dinner plate. Over the years we see others do things that sometimes go against our own moralistic lifestyles and some make our worldly views seem meek or completely wrong or make us seem like we have a few fries missing from our Happy meals. To truly appreciate God's grace and mercy on this earth, we need to first examine how we react to the most simplistic things, right down to the most idiotic things we personally think others do or say. Do we follow any of these? And if we do? How will it impact my life and others around me? How will it make me act? So to truly know you believe, to truly feel God's Grace you first need to do a moral inventory of how you act, think and say things to yourself and others around you. Are you quick to anger? Do you follow the commandments knowing you will fall off the wagon and sin, but the real estate on your life is, do you truthfully know it's a sin? Once you see the very actions you are doing to coincide with God's Commands, and ask God to forgive you for what you did or may do, how you react to the bad news, how you treat the bully that pulls your hair, how you help those that need a simple smile or even the 50cents in your pocket or those gloves you really don't need but wear them.....just in case? To truly know you believe you have faith is based solely off how you act because a true believer of Christ would not just follow the 10 commandments, but admit the very faults we personally have and ask God to help us grow into what Our Lord God, had desired is to be. When
Sir, with all respect, and not to sound rude? Show me the Church that follows Jesus example, and keeps ALL HIS COMMANDMENTS, and I’ll show you the ONE church that Jesus built. How many “churches” do that? How many observe the true Sabbath, or DO NOT observe pagan holidays!
I am not any member of any denomination or church, just a follower of Christ Jesus. Just one member of the Body of Christ, and there is only One True Church; all true believers in, and followers of, Christ Jesus., and Jesus is the Head of the Church, and we are His Bride and He is our Bridegroom, and He is coming soon for His Bride. May today be that day. Peace and Maranatha.
Use your mind and spirit here people, do not put yourself in this man"s box however I will not wish him ill, Question: "Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Answer: As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches through careful consideration of the language and context of the verse. We also filter it through what we know the Bible teaches elsewhere on the subject. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). So, any interpretation which comes to the conclusion that baptism, or any other act, is necessary for salvation is a faulty interpretation. For more information, please visit our webpage "Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?" Regarding Mark 16:16, it is important to remember that there are some textual problems with Mark chapter 16, verses 9-20. There is some question as to whether these verses were originally part of the Gospel of Mark or whether they were added later by a scribe. As a result, it is best not to base a key doctrine on anything from Mark 16:9-20, such as snake handling, unless it is also supported by other passages of Scripture. Assuming that verse 16 is original to Mark, does it teach that baptism is required for salvation? The short answer is, no, it does not. In order to make it teach that baptism is required for salvation, one must go beyond what the verse actually says. What this verse does teach is that belief is necessary for salvation, which is consistent with the countless verses where only belief is mentioned (e.g., John 3:18; John 5:24; John 12:44; John 20:31; 1 John 5:13). “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). This verse is composed of two basic statements. 1-He who believes and is baptized will be saved. 2-He who does not believe will be condemned. While this verse tells us something about believers who have been baptized (they are saved), it does not say anything about believers who have not been baptized. In order for this verse to teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, a third statement would be necessary, viz., “He who believes and is not baptized will be condemned” or “He who is not baptized will be condemned.” But, of course, neither of these statements is found in the verse. Those who try to use Mark 16:16 to teach that baptism is necessary for salvation commit a common but serious mistake that is sometimes called the Negative Inference Fallacy. This is the rule to follow: “If a statement is true, we cannot assume that all negations (or opposites) of that statement are also true." For example, the statement “a dog with brown spots is an animal” is true; however, the negative, “if a dog does not have brown spots, it is not an animal” is false. In the same way, “he who believes and is baptized will be saved” is true; however, the statement “he who believes but is not baptized will not be saved” is an unwarranted assumption. Yet this is exactly the assumption made by those who support baptismal regeneration. Consider this example: "Whoever believes and lives in Kansas will be saved, but those that do not believe are condemned." This statement is strictly true; Kansans who believe in Jesus will be saved. However, to say that only those believers who live in Kansas are saved is an illogical and false assumption. The statement does not say a believer must live in Kansas in order to go to heaven. Similarly, Mark 16:16 does not say a believer must be baptized. The verse states a fact about baptized believers (they will be saved), but it says exactly nothing about believers who have not been baptized. There may be believers who do not dwell in Kansas, yet they are still saved; and there may be believers who have not been baptized, yet they, too, are still saved. The one specific condition required for salvation is stated in the second part of Mark 16:16: “Whoever does not believe will be condemned.” In essence, Jesus has given both the positive condition of belief (whoever believes will be saved) and the negative condition of unbelief (whoever does not believe will be condemned). Therefore, we can say with absolute certainty that belief is the requirement for salvation. More importantly, we see this condition restated positively and negatively throughout Scripture (John 3:16; John 3:18; John 3:36; John 5:24; John 6:53-54; John 8:24; Acts 16:31). Jesus mentions a condition related to salvation (baptism) in Mark 16:16. But a related condition should not be confused with a requirement. For example, having a fever is related to being ill, but a fever is not required for illness to be present. Nowhere in the Bible do we find a statement such as “whoever is not baptized will be condemned.” Therefore, we cannot say that baptism is necessary for salvation based on Mark 16:16 or any other verse. Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? No, it does not. It clearly establishes that belief is required for salvation, but it does not prove or disprove the idea of baptism being a requirement. How can we know, then, if one must be baptized in order to be saved? We must look to the full counsel of God’s Word. Here is a summary of the evidence: 1-The Bible is clear that we are saved by faith alone. Abraham was saved by faith, and we are saved by faith (Romans 4:1-25; Galatians 3:6-22). 2-Throughout the Bible, in every dispensation, people have been saved without being baptized. Every believer in the Old Testament (e.g., Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon) was saved but not baptized. The thief on the cross was saved but not baptized. Cornelius was saved before he was baptized (Acts 10:44-46). 3-Baptism is a testimony of our faith and a public declaration that we believe in Jesus Christ. The Scriptures tell us that we have eternal life the moment we believe (John 5:24), and belief always comes before being baptized. Baptism does not save us any more than walking an aisle or saying a prayer saves us. We are saved when we believe. 4-The Bible never says that if one is not baptized then he is not saved. 5-If baptism were required for salvation, then no one could be saved without another party being present. Someone must be there to baptize a person before he can be saved. This effectively limits who can be saved and when he can be saved. The consequences of this doctrine, when carried to a logical conclusion, are devastating. For example, a soldier who believes on the battlefield but is killed before he can be baptized would go to hell. 6-Throughout the Bible we see that at the point of faith a believer possesses all the promises and blessings of salvation (John 1:12; 3:16; 5:24; 6:47; 20:31; Acts 10:43; 13:39; 16:31). When one believes, he has eternal life, does not come under judgment, and has passed from death into life (John 5:24)-all before he or she is baptized. If you believe in baptismal regeneration, you would do well to prayerfully consider whom or what you are really putting your trust in. Is your faith in a physical act (being baptized) or in the finished work of Christ on the cross? Whom or what are you trusting for salvation? Is it the shadow (baptism) or the substance (Jesus Christ)? Our faith must rest in Christ alone. “We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Read more: www.gotquestions.org/baptism-Mark-16-16.html#ixzz3FPofC2Sj
That is a lot of writing to try to prove a preconceived thought. The Bible is clear, He who believes and is baptised will be saved but he who does not believe shall be condemned. Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, I Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, Gal. 3:26-27. Dear friend you are saying people are saved outside of Christ. You are saying we do not have to obey God. Heb. 5:9. God requires obedience. He always has. Abraham had to obey God. James 2. He just did not have a mental acknowledgment in his head. We are not saved by our own righteous deeds but God when we obey Him.
You added the word "alone" to faith. If we are saved by faith alone, that rules out repentance, and of course baptism. These are the two essentials that Peter emphasized in Acts 2:38. Faith alone is a doctrine of demons - James 2:19,24
Ephesians 2:8 is very clear "For by grace you have been saved through Faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God" It says grace and Faith, not grace faith, and baptism.
This is so shockingly obvious and simple. Great lesson!
AMEN!!!! Thanks again my beloved brother
When we die we will be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4: 14-18.
Blessed to be part of Christ's church, Christ is the founder (Matthew 16:18), and Christ is the Savior (Ephesians 5:23). He purchased it with His own blood, Acts 20:28
Christ only made one Catholic Church. He had nothing to do with denominations
Praise God for this remarkable work for His kingdom indeed.
Its worth sharing and keep sharing for EVANGELISM. Great !!!!!!!
God bless you more and more.
Your brother and fellowship worker in the Church of Christ.
We thank God for His Son Jesus Christ and His Kingdom Always
Thank you for the lesson. It helps me in sharing gospel with others
This is an excellent summary Don. Thanks for propagating truth. I'm not sure what else you can do to help people. Each individual needs to study the scripture to rightly divide the truth. If there is a legitimate effort to do that with an open then the Holy Spirit will assist.
There are a lot of churches that truly follow God and His word, all of those who believe the truth are saved even if we don't all agree. It's cults that will not be saved. we are all one church under God, the false teachers are the cult leaders and so on
Christ said there’s only one church… not “a lot” of different churches teaching different things. Christ was clear on that in His Word
@@DustyRoadz There are many "churches" one body. I was saying Church as in the buildings, the congregations.
@@wizlizart_1 You’re right as far as one body, but a body is together I.e. teaching the same doctrine across the board. Put yourself in first century Christian people. Imagine someone asking you what “denomination “ (division) you belong to… there wasn’t anything such as denominations back then. You either follow Christ or not. His teaches or nothing. These divisions (denominations) came long after once MAN got away from the Truth. God’s Word… man left sound doctrine, because men love darkness instead of light
there is one church, The Church of God, and many congregations. Romans 16:16 "Greet each other with a holy kiss, All the Churches of Christ greet you" The one church became corrupt, and therefore the churches came from it doing what they believed the Bible said was true and right. what are ppl supposed to do when they believe the church they attend is wrong? just sit there and take it? No, they are going to make their own with what they believe the Bible is saying is correct. No one but God can say "Which church is His Church" Each church has its faults, and for man to say "This is the True Church of Christ" Is drone and prideful. I definitely agree there should only be one church but that's definitely not going to happen.
ONLY a church that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and the FINISHED work of the Lord Jesus Christ is what God wants for us.
There's too many false doctrines that leave OUT the FINISHED work of the Lord Jesus Christ!!!
It's seems blunt but the truth is that there aren't many Churches, only one Church with sects which separated from that Church.
Thanks for the lesson
May the Almighty bless you to preach the undiluted Gospel. Thank you again, Cameroon 🇨🇲
why do all the ppl at the beginning look so fact and forced 😂
I believe about the church departure from the true faith as you clarified. But it shows no indication that the Church of Christ continued to exist. It continued as an organization but the true faith died. It became the Catholic Church whose doctrines derived from pagan practice.
I agree, that's what I was thinking
@@wizlizart_1 I believe most of the content of this video. What it failed to show is how the church survived the "Falling Away" from both the Roman Persecution and the Papal Inquisition. Not to mention the adoption of pagan practices into the church. The faithful who didn't subscribe to the pagan doctrines died. The unfaithful survived but became an apostate church.
No the seeds of denominations were not seeded in the early Church. They were not denominations. The seeds started with the orthodox Church breaking from the Catholic Church. Then we got the failed protestant reformation
Never thought I would see so many Christians including the speaker in this video to downplay God's abilities to outrightly dismiss God's true intentions on why he even allowed that many denominations to begin with.
During the better part of a 7 year correlation, between, autonomous reliance on the un-checked teachers guidance to blatant portrayal of repetitively seeking spiritual validity on cherry picked worldly views on what the scriptures actually speak into what they want them to speak. It's to the point that the silliest of changes are popping buttons on the very shirts they wear, that have all changed from a sort of monotheistic society into robotic spiritual snowflakes.
However the speaker's eyes tell me that he is speaking the truth but not speaking it totally into fruition.
He shows it right in front of you but the world seems to undermine the context of denominations or the Roman government or Constantin the great or that unstable babbler screaming the end of times is near wearing a Chuck E Cheese sign, covered in misunderstood scriptures.
God gave us a golden egg and the majority of you are looking at it as a burden while second guessing the very word the Holy Spirit is saying
“which one do I pick?”
If you truly are a Christian & you truly have a connection with God you wouldn't need to pick.
God: Will guide you & you would simply need to trust his guidance no matter how our worldly views congregate against his response or reasoning on why there are so many denominations.
My fellow brothers and sisters you need to understand that it's a lesson from God to show who has the true Faith.. compared to the drastic amount of false believers, false prophets and wolves in sheep's clothing to gain the highest position which is why Catholicism hit it off the way to did with the snowflakes wanting quick access into heaven
And If anyone's ever watched the kids movie about ants that defend against grasshoppers and he finds a group of circus bugs who fled their current control and yet continue to be false with their true identity?
You yourself are having the same afflictions.
The house of God has lurked with false prophets for many generations and at one time in my lifetime I was one of them & I went through torment knowing why it happened but used it to get off the bench Easily sat upon from un finished studies on certain spiritual growths to even speaking valid opinions on certain day to day matter to myself.
Once I seen the drive to listen, my ear grew closer to the Holy Spirit and I now have stop missing more information on both Gods approvals or disapprovals.
So I once was the robotic black sheep but the Lord washed me of my sins and now I see the attachments the rest of you avoid to live cushy and lush lifestyles.
How do you know that you know Christ?
Very Good question.
To answer you I, should make it short and sweet but truthfully most don't understand how actions against the 10 commandments impact the very decisions or choices we make to think or say we have faith.
Now to truthfully know, you first need knowledge on the validity of the Gospels, Parables, or the subtle yet powerful actions Jesus portraits to us all while he was among us.
Knowing you have faith is no easy task and for some it may never happen solely on the very actions we say and do to Family, friends, co-workers, ourselves and even God's animals, plant life, and even that spider crawling across your dinner plate.
Over the years we see others do things that sometimes go against our own moralistic lifestyles and some make our worldly views seem meek or completely wrong or make us seem like we have a few fries missing from our Happy meals.
To truly appreciate God's grace and mercy on this earth, we need to first examine how we react to the most simplistic things, right down to the most idiotic things we personally think others do or say.
Do we follow any of these? And if we do? How will it impact my life and others around me?
How will it make me act?
So to truly know you believe, to truly feel God's Grace you first need to do a moral inventory of how you act, think and say things to yourself and others around you. Are you quick to anger? Do you follow the commandments knowing you will fall off the wagon and sin, but the real estate on your life is, do you truthfully know it's a sin?
Once you see the very actions you are doing to coincide with God's Commands, and ask God to forgive you for what you did or may do, how you react to the bad news, how you treat the bully that pulls your hair, how you help those that need a simple smile or even the 50cents in your pocket or those gloves you really don't need but wear them.....just in case?
To truly know you believe you have faith is based solely off how you act because a true believer of Christ would not just follow the 10 commandments, but admit the very faults we personally have and ask God to help us grow into what Our Lord God, had desired is to be.
When
Sir, with all respect, and not to sound rude? Show me the Church that follows Jesus example, and keeps ALL HIS COMMANDMENTS, and I’ll show you the ONE church that Jesus built. How many “churches” do that? How many observe the true Sabbath, or DO NOT observe pagan holidays!
lol yes, also Who is to say which church is the True church of Christ? anyone could easily call any church that without it being true.
I am not any member of any denomination or church, just a follower of Christ Jesus.
Just one member of the Body of Christ, and there is only One True Church; all true believers in, and followers of, Christ Jesus., and Jesus is the Head of the Church, and we are His Bride and He is our Bridegroom, and He is coming soon for His Bride.
May today be that day.
Peace and Maranatha.
Yes the Catholic Church is the one true Church.
Use your mind and spirit here people, do not put yourself in this man"s box however I will not wish him ill,
Question: "Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?"
Answer: As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches through careful consideration of the language and context of the verse. We also filter it through what we know the Bible teaches elsewhere on the subject. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). So, any interpretation which comes to the conclusion that baptism, or any other act, is necessary for salvation is a faulty interpretation. For more information, please visit our webpage "Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?"
Regarding Mark 16:16, it is important to remember that there are some textual problems with Mark chapter 16, verses 9-20. There is some question as to whether these verses were originally part of the Gospel of Mark or whether they were added later by a scribe. As a result, it is best not to base a key doctrine on anything from Mark 16:9-20, such as snake handling, unless it is also supported by other passages of Scripture.
Assuming that verse 16 is original to Mark, does it teach that baptism is required for salvation? The short answer is, no, it does not. In order to make it teach that baptism is required for salvation, one must go beyond what the verse actually says. What this verse does teach is that belief is necessary for salvation, which is consistent with the countless verses where only belief is mentioned (e.g., John 3:18; John 5:24; John 12:44; John 20:31; 1 John 5:13).
“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16). This verse is composed of two basic statements. 1-He who believes and is baptized will be saved. 2-He who does not believe will be condemned.
While this verse tells us something about believers who have been baptized (they are saved), it does not say anything about believers who have not been baptized. In order for this verse to teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, a third statement would be necessary, viz., “He who believes and is not baptized will be condemned” or “He who is not baptized will be condemned.” But, of course, neither of these statements is found in the verse.
Those who try to use Mark 16:16 to teach that baptism is necessary for salvation commit a common but serious mistake that is sometimes called the Negative Inference Fallacy. This is the rule to follow: “If a statement is true, we cannot assume that all negations (or opposites) of that statement are also true." For example, the statement “a dog with brown spots is an animal” is true; however, the negative, “if a dog does not have brown spots, it is not an animal” is false. In the same way, “he who believes and is baptized will be saved” is true; however, the statement “he who believes but is not baptized will not be saved” is an unwarranted assumption. Yet this is exactly the assumption made by those who support baptismal regeneration.
Consider this example: "Whoever believes and lives in Kansas will be saved, but those that do not believe are condemned." This statement is strictly true; Kansans who believe in Jesus will be saved. However, to say that only those believers who live in Kansas are saved is an illogical and false assumption. The statement does not say a believer must live in Kansas in order to go to heaven. Similarly, Mark 16:16 does not say a believer must be baptized. The verse states a fact about baptized believers (they will be saved), but it says exactly nothing about believers who have not been baptized. There may be believers who do not dwell in Kansas, yet they are still saved; and there may be believers who have not been baptized, yet they, too, are still saved.
The one specific condition required for salvation is stated in the second part of Mark 16:16: “Whoever does not believe will be condemned.” In essence, Jesus has given both the positive condition of belief (whoever believes will be saved) and the negative condition of unbelief (whoever does not believe will be condemned). Therefore, we can say with absolute certainty that belief is the requirement for salvation. More importantly, we see this condition restated positively and negatively throughout Scripture (John 3:16; John 3:18; John 3:36; John 5:24; John 6:53-54; John 8:24; Acts 16:31).
Jesus mentions a condition related to salvation (baptism) in Mark 16:16. But a related condition should not be confused with a requirement. For example, having a fever is related to being ill, but a fever is not required for illness to be present. Nowhere in the Bible do we find a statement such as “whoever is not baptized will be condemned.” Therefore, we cannot say that baptism is necessary for salvation based on Mark 16:16 or any other verse.
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? No, it does not. It clearly establishes that belief is required for salvation, but it does not prove or disprove the idea of baptism being a requirement. How can we know, then, if one must be baptized in order to be saved? We must look to the full counsel of God’s Word. Here is a summary of the evidence:
1-The Bible is clear that we are saved by faith alone. Abraham was saved by faith, and we are saved by faith (Romans 4:1-25; Galatians 3:6-22).
2-Throughout the Bible, in every dispensation, people have been saved without being baptized. Every believer in the Old Testament (e.g., Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon) was saved but not baptized. The thief on the cross was saved but not baptized. Cornelius was saved before he was baptized (Acts 10:44-46).
3-Baptism is a testimony of our faith and a public declaration that we believe in Jesus Christ. The Scriptures tell us that we have eternal life the moment we believe (John 5:24), and belief always comes before being baptized. Baptism does not save us any more than walking an aisle or saying a prayer saves us. We are saved when we believe.
4-The Bible never says that if one is not baptized then he is not saved.
5-If baptism were required for salvation, then no one could be saved without another party being present. Someone must be there to baptize a person before he can be saved. This effectively limits who can be saved and when he can be saved. The consequences of this doctrine, when carried to a logical conclusion, are devastating. For example, a soldier who believes on the battlefield but is killed before he can be baptized would go to hell.
6-Throughout the Bible we see that at the point of faith a believer possesses all the promises and blessings of salvation (John 1:12; 3:16; 5:24; 6:47; 20:31; Acts 10:43; 13:39; 16:31). When one believes, he has eternal life, does not come under judgment, and has passed from death into life (John 5:24)-all before he or she is baptized.
If you believe in baptismal regeneration, you would do well to prayerfully consider whom or what you are really putting your trust in. Is your faith in a physical act (being baptized) or in the finished work of Christ on the cross? Whom or what are you trusting for salvation? Is it the shadow (baptism) or the substance (Jesus Christ)? Our faith must rest in Christ alone. “We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7).
Read more: www.gotquestions.org/baptism-Mark-16-16.html#ixzz3FPofC2Sj
That is a lot of writing to try to prove a preconceived thought. The Bible is clear, He who believes and is baptised will be saved but he who does not believe shall be condemned. Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, I Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, Gal. 3:26-27. Dear friend you are saying people are saved outside of Christ. You are saying we do not have to obey God. Heb. 5:9. God requires obedience. He always has. Abraham had to obey God. James 2. He just did not have a mental acknowledgment in his head. We are not saved by our own righteous deeds but God when we obey Him.
Josh King And let's just add to that ; Romans 6:1- 10.
You added the word "alone" to faith. If we are saved by faith alone, that rules out repentance, and of course baptism. These are the two essentials that Peter emphasized in Acts 2:38. Faith alone is a doctrine of demons - James 2:19,24
Ephesians 2:8 is very clear "For by grace you have been saved through Faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God" It says grace and Faith, not grace faith, and baptism.
You are biblically illiterate and one of satan's Minions