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Does Baptism Save?. A Study of 1Peter 3:21. Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours. 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water.
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Does Baptism Save? A Study of1Peter 3:21
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NASB95)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours 21Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:21 (NASB95)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours 21There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NKJV) PETER CONNECTS NOAH’S SALVATION AND OURs
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Corresponding to that” Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality Romans 5:9 Exodus 12:13
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Corresponding to that” Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality The Heavenly Temple was erected by the Lord The Tabernacle/Temple was a type for the true Hebrews 8:2
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Corresponding to that” Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality Our salvation in baptism is the spiritual reality Noah’s salvation in the ark was the type 1 Peter 3:20-21
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” 20who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) 21There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NKJV)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” 20who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) 21There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NKJV)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” 20who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the arkwas being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were savedthrough water. 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) 21There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism(not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NKJV)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” 20who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) AGENT AGENCY VEHICLE
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” 21There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20–21 (NKJV) AGENT AGENCY VEHICLE
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - “Baptism now saves you” Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality NOAH’S SALVATION REQUIRED OUR SALVATION REQUIRES AN AGENT – GOD AGENCY – THE FLOOD A VEHICLE – THE ARK AN AGENT – GOD AGENCY –RESSURECTION OF CHRIST A VEHICLE – WATER BAPTISM
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - New Life Noah was physically delivered from God’s judgment upon a wicked world through the flood in the ark! 7By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:7 (NASB95)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - New Life Noah was physically delivered from God’s judgment upon a wicked world through the flood in the ark! We are spiritually delivered from God’s judgment upon a sinful world through the resurrection of Christ in baptism. 4Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4 (NASB95)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - Appealing to Grace 21Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:21 (NASB95)
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - Appealing to Grace Negatively 9which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. Hebrews 9:9–10 (NASB95) Not a ceremonial cleansing …not the removal of dirt from the flesh….
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - Appealing to Grace Negatively 13For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, 14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:13–14 (NASB95) Not a ceremonial cleansing …not the removal of dirt from the flesh….
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours - Appealing to Grace Positively 22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 (NASB95) An appeal to the Grace of God for the cleansing of the soul …but an appeal to God for a good conscience…
Comparing Noah’s Salvation and Ours 21Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:21 (NASB95)
Does Baptism Save? A Study of1Peter 3:21