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How do we know baptism does not save us?

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Baptism without a prior spiritual baptism into Christ is void of saving power according to Scripture.

The belief that baptism itself has salvific power contradicts the biblical teaching that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). In the sermon, it is asserted that water baptism has no intrinsic saving value; it's merely an outward sign of what has already occurred inwardly through the Holy Spirit. For example, 1 Corinthians 12:13 shows that it is by one Spirit that we are baptized into one body, indicating that spiritual baptism occurs prior to the physical act. Thus, if one relies on baptism for salvation, they miss the essence of grace, which teaches us that salvation is solely the work of Christ.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Romans 5:9, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:37

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What is Baptism?
Paul Mahan · May 10, 2015
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