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[38] So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.}}
[38] So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.}}
:::::This verse makes it clear that the belief is required prior to baptism. --[[User:DavidB4|<font color="ForestGreen">DavidB4</font>]] <sup>([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])</sup> 16:42, 7 October 2019 (EDT)
:::::This verse makes it clear that the belief is required prior to baptism. --[[User:DavidB4|<font color="ForestGreen">DavidB4</font>]] <sup>([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])</sup> 16:42, 7 October 2019 (EDT)
::::::The issue is ''salvation''. And what is required for ''salvation''. tThe answer is ''metanoia'' - repentance - a change of heart and change of mind. A change of heart and mind in your attitude toward God, sin, and what God says about sin. Ritual cleansing cannot satisfy God.
:::::::Here's the Express drive-thru scriptural interpretation:
:::::::*Satan defied God and when he said "I will exalt myself..."
:::::::*Jesus provided the way for salvation when he said "Father, let this cup pass, nevertheless Thy will, not my will..."
:::::::*In the proverb of the Prodigal son, which is a metaphor for all unsaved humanity, the prodigal son said, "I will return to house of my father...." (i.e. ''metanoia'' or repentance, a change of heart and mind toward his father) ''without'' any ritual cleansing on his part. When he arrived, he was clothed by his father. Only the blood of Jesus saves;.
::::::And I should have included this part up front: remaindered of Romans 10:9-10, "''For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.'' In all three examples above the "I will" part came out of the mouth. Salvation is not dependent upon any action (or "work") by us. "It is finished", as Jesus said. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|De Plorabus Unum]]</sup> 17:20, 7 October 2019 (EDT)