Biblical Baptism: Death-Bed Conversions & The Role Of Water Baptism

2024-09-07

Some people have mistakenly taught that water baptism is not necessary because death-bed conversions make it impossible. Statements are made like, "God sees their heart and that's all that matters." Yet, how God may see a person’s heart that we cannot see, cannot and does not change what the Bible says, teaches, and commands us to do, whether in principle, pattern, and precept. No one can change what the Bible says because of a death-bed conversion or personal, emotional attachment one may have to an individual who dies without being b...

Some people have mistakenly taught that water baptism is not necessary because death-bed conversions make it impossible. Statements are made like, "God sees their heart and that's all that matters."

Yet, how God may see a person’s heart that we cannot see, cannot and does not change what the Bible says, teaches, and commands us to do, whether in principle, pattern, and precept. No one can change what the Bible says because of a death-bed conversion or personal, emotional attachment one may have to an individual who dies without being baptized.

These situations are exceptional, not exemplary.

In this video, we look at this from a Scriptural perspective and take a look at what sound doctrine actually means.

Verses:
2 Peter 3
1 Timothy 2
Ephesians 5
Revelation 19
Hebrews 12
Galatians 4
Revelation 22
John 10
John 14
John 3:1-8

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