BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD
I Corinthians 15:29
"Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?"
Apparently there were sects who thought that baptism saved, just as there are today, and the logical extension of that belief was to baptize everyone – even people who had died – so they would be saved. But baptism in Scripture is always in the context of repentance and faith. Dead people can't repent or have faith. Paul was not endorsing the practice. This is not a declaration or proclamation promoting baptism for the dead. But this does reinforce the warning not to base a doctrine on some obscure Scripture that is found nowhere else in Scripture. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall everything be established (II Corinthians 13:1). This will help guard against doctrinal error.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The practice of baptism for the dead is not a Christian doctrine.
Have a witness-led day doctrine day. Love you.
I Corinthians 15:29
"Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?"
Apparently there were sects who thought that baptism saved, just as there are today, and the logical extension of that belief was to baptize everyone – even people who had died – so they would be saved. But baptism in Scripture is always in the context of repentance and faith. Dead people can't repent or have faith. Paul was not endorsing the practice. This is not a declaration or proclamation promoting baptism for the dead. But this does reinforce the warning not to base a doctrine on some obscure Scripture that is found nowhere else in Scripture. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall everything be established (II Corinthians 13:1). This will help guard against doctrinal error.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The practice of baptism for the dead is not a Christian doctrine.
Have a witness-led day doctrine day. Love you.
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