Originally Posted By: 300gr
Originally Posted By: DeerTracker
Jesus said to the thief on the cross, "today you will be with me in paradise." The thief was was never baptized.
What about death bed confessions and they die without being baptized?
Having to be baptized to be saved and go to heaven doesn't hold water with me. Sorry.
Jesus said come to me as a small child. Some times we try and make thinks more complicated than what they should be.

Jesus had not died yet. The old covenant was still in effect until his death. Jesus had the authority to raise the dead,heal and even forgive sins.


Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. The only blood that was shed for the theif on the cross was the blood of Christ. It was blood of Jesus and his faith in Him as the Christ that allowed the thief to fellowship with Christ after death.

Bottom line when it comes to baptism is this. If we are all obedient to Christ and follow His example, we are going to be baptised anyway. So the only way this matters to those of us who have truly put our faith and trust in Christ, is if you get ran over before you get baptised after putting your faith and trust Christ. And if that happens, I will see you in heavan and we can continue the discussion there. grin

Last edited by westflgator; 10/09/15 11:09 AM.