The reply concerning the sinner’s prayer
Claim examined: Baptism and conversion
Scriptural Answer
David, Baptism DOES save for Mark 16:16, "He who believes AND IS BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED", Acts 2:38 "...repent, and let every one of you be BAPTIZED in the name of Jesus Christ FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS;" 1 Peter 3:21 ALL teach that BAPTISM SAVES. Disciples of Christ are made by being BAPTIZED for this is also EXACTLY what Matthew 28:19 teaches. The devil wants us to believe that we can be saved from our sins simply by praying the sinner's prayer or that one is saved by "faith only." But the idea of praying our way into Christ or being saved by "faith only" is NOT in the Bible. It CANNOT be found!!! There is NOT ONE EXAMPLE anywhere in the Bible of an alien sinner being forgiven of his sins by praying the sinner's prayer or that one is saved by "faith only"!!!! A person is translated INTO Christ when they are BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST. Every time the phrase "into Christ" appears in your Bible, it is ALWAYS preceded by the word "baptized", WITHOUT EXCEPTION. (See Romans 6:3 and Galatians 3:27). What must one do to be saved from their sins? One must hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, for faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). One must believe the gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:16). One must repent of their sins (Acts 2:38). Repentance is a change of mind brought about by godly sorrow, resulting in a reformation of life and is accompanied by restitution whenever possible. One must confess their faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 10:32-33). One must be baptized in order to receive the forgiveness of our sins (Acts 2:38). One must remain faithful till they die (Revelation 2:10). A person who has not been baptized in order to receive the forgiveness of their sins is a person who is still lost in sin.
KJV Scriptures Used
Read each passage in its chapter and compare the Scriptures together.