Faith & Reason Nexus

Denominational Baptism is Wrong Because It Has the Wrong Confession

1. The Issue with Denominational Confession
   • The common denominational confession, “God for Christ’s sake pardoned my sins” prior to baptism, is unscriptural.
   • Claiming forgiveness before reaching the blood of Christ through baptism contradicts Biblical teaching.
2. Biblical Confession Preceding Baptism
   • The proper confession is found in Acts 8:35-38, where the Ethiopian eunuch declares:
     “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
   • This acknowledgment of Jesus’ divine identity aligns with God’s Word.
3. Baptism and Salvation
   • Baptism is essential for salvation, but it saves only through the blood of Christ:
     • “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:16)
     • “There 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 3:21)

Reflection Question:
Do you practice New Testament baptism, which adheres to God’s Word, or a denominational baptism influenced by human traditions?