Shameless Popery #177 Why “Faith Alone” Is No Answer to “Baptism Saves You” - Joe Heschmeyer
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May 29, 2025 Dive into a compelling discussion on the link between baptism and salvation, challenging the idea that faith alone suffices. Explore early Christian views that highlight baptism as essential for salvation. The conversation also tackles personal biases in debates, revealing how they impact reasoning, especially on religious topics. Additionally, learn about the complexities of church teachings and the surprising practices surrounding baptism fees today, connecting historical beliefs to modern-day interpretations.
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Faith Alone Misunderstood
- "Saved by faith" is agreed upon but "faith alone" is misunderstood without defining "faith" properly.
- Catholicism sees faith including obedience, unlike some Protestant interpretations.
Salvation: Gift and Maintenance
- Catholics believe justification is a free gift by grace, not earned by faith or works.
- Salvation requires maintenance through ongoing works, not earning justification itself.
Baptism Is Not a Work
- Baptism is not a work as Paul means "works" because it is God's work.
- Titus 3 clarifies salvation comes from washing of regeneration, connecting baptism with divine grace.