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What does 1 Peter 3:21 mean about baptism saving us?

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1 Peter 3:21 indicates baptism saves as a figure, not through physical water but by answering a good conscience before God.

1 Peter 3:21 states that 'baptism doth also now save us,' which emphasizes that baptism is a figure representing a deeper spiritual reality rather than a means of regeneration. It symbolizes an appeal to God for a clear conscience and affirms one’s faith in the resurrection of Christ. The passage highlights that true salvation comes from faith, not the act of baptism itself, as baptism is a visible proclamation of the inward work done by Christ.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:21

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