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Originally Posted by mfblume
It reminds me of the other very controversial words found in 1 Cor 15.
1 Corinthians 15:29 KJV (29) Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? Baptism FOR THE DEAD in this verse, I believe, means we are baptized BECAUSE OF CHRIST'S DEATH. We are baptized into His death (Ro 6:3) because His death caused Him to resurrect. What is the purpose of baptism into the death of Jesus if there is no resurrection from the dead? If Jesus did not resurrect, then the reason for baptism's salvation is lost! Peter said baptism saves us by the resurrection of Jesus. In other words, if Jesus did not resurrect from the dead, why bother with baptism? Our purpose in being baptized is to resurrect with Jesus. |
Hi mfblume,
I'm always interested to hear the opinions of Christians regarding that verse. My church (the LDS Church) practices baptism for the dead based upon these principles:
- Everyone must be baptized to receive salvation
- God is just. He gives everyone the same opportunity to receive salvation
You may very well disagree with our teachings, but I think you'd find our approach to the subject interesting. One of the best references I can think of is in
Section 128 of the Doctrine and Covenants.
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