June 10, 2016 - There are a great many people who claim that baptism is not necessary. When Jesus came to John the Baptist notice what John said to Jesus, “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?” (Matt. 3:13-14)
A good question that arises from this statement is this, if baptism was not necessary then why did John the Baptist say this? Why did the baptizer say he needed to be baptized?
Another good question in regards to Johns statement is, if baptism is not needed why did Jesus say “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned” (Mk. 16:16).
If baptism is not needed why did Peter say, “And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins;…” (Ac. 2:38).
If baptism is not needed why was Saul told, “And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name” (Ac. 22:16).
If baptism is not needed why did Jesus tell the apostles before He ascended, “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:” (Matt. 28:19).
It sounds to me that John the Baptist, Peter, Ananias, Saul and the Lord Himself believed that baptism was needed. Why do so many today say that it is not needed?
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