The Gospel
Jesus the Christ sacrificed his life on the cross (Matt. 27:35). As a result, he satisfied God's requirement for a sin offering, and paid the debt for sin for the entire world (Rom. 5:18-19). He died and resurrected after three days (1 Cor. 15:1-4). Then he preached of the coming Kingdom for 40 days (Acts 1:3). On the last day he ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9-12). It is written that one day Jesus will return in all his Glory and establish a new heaven and earth (Rev. 21:1-6). Anyone who hears and believes this news is commanded to repent (Matt. 4:17) . This means to confess your sins to God, and turn from your life of sin (1 John 1:8-10, James 5:16, Matt. 3:6, 1 Sam. 7:6, Ezra 10, Ps. 66:18-20). Then with faith and a clear conscience; you are to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Acts 16:31-33, 1 Pet. 3:21, Acts 2:37-41, John 3:5, Mark 16:16).
It is at this point your old self will die and a new creation will emerge (Rom. 6:3-4, Rom. 7:1-6, Gal. 3:24-27, 2 Cor. 5:17, Col. 2:11-12). By faith at baptism your sins will be forgiven, and you will receive the promised gift of the Holy Spirit (Gal.3:24-27, Acts 2:37-41,Acts 22:16, 1Pet.3:21, Matt.3:13-17). God’s spirit will guide you into all truth, sanctification, power to resist temptation, victory over sin, and authority over the Adversary and his followers (John 16:13, 1 Pet. 1:1-2, Rom. 8:11-14, Gal. 5:16-26,2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 10:19-20). Anyone who does not receive Jesus as their King before they depart from this life will spend eternity separated from God’s grace in Hell. Where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. 13:41–42, Luke 16:19-31, 2 Thess. 1:7-10). This punishment is reserved for all who are disobedient to God. So we are all called to choose life, and pursue righteousness.
Key Reference Scriptures For Baptism & Salvation
Acts 2:37-41 (NIV)
37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
1 Peter 3:21 (NIV)
…and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Galatians 3:24-27 (NIV)
24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Romans 6:3-4 (NIV)
3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Romans 7:1-4 (NLT)
1 Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living? 2 For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her. 3 So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries.4 So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God.
Colossians 2:11-12 (NIV)
11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
John 3:5 (NIV)
5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.”
Mark 16:16 (NIV)
16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Acts 22:16 (NIV)
16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.
Matthew 3:13-16 (NIV)
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Deeper Theological Understanding On Baptism
(A) 1 Peter 3:18-21 (NIV)
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 19 After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— 20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Note: (1) Noah & the flood was a form of Baptism. (2) Noah and the flood serves as a symbol of the New Covenant water baptism “that now saves us also”. (3) God saved Noah (+7) from a watery death through the Ark.
(B) 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 (NIV)
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
Note: (1) When Moses (+Isreal) walked through the Red Sea that was their baptism. (2) God saved Moses (+ Israel) from death by parting the Red Sea. (3) Moses & Israelites OT baptism foreshadows NT baptism.
(C) John 3:3-15 (NIV)
3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 9 “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? 13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”
Note: (1) Jesus criticized Nicodemus as a Jewish teacher for not understanding the call to be born again of water and spirit. The criticism comes partially because Nicodemus should have known that Noah and the Flood, & the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites was their baptism by water. Their baptism enabled them to begin a new life with Yahweh. (2) Their baptisms are a symbol, and foreshadowing of our baptism in Christ under the NT. (3) However, our baptism is uniquely different; in that we are not saved from a watery grave like those who survived the flood and Red Sea waters in the OT. We are called to a watery grave to experience spiritual death by faith through full immersion in the waters of Baptism, and resurrect into a new life in Christ (Col. 2:11-12, Rom. 6:3-4, 1 Pet. 3:21).
Romans 7:1-4 (NLT)
1 Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living? 2 For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her. 3 So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries.4 So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who was raised from the dead. As a result, we can produce a harvest of good deeds for God.
Note: (1) Paul uses the analogy of a covenant between a husband and wife to explain the transfer between the mosaic covenant and the gospel covenant. Only death can righteously end the marriage covenant. Similarly, each human being must die to be released from the requirements of the mosaic laws that showed us all guilty before God (Rom.3:19, Rom. 5:13, Heb. 9:15). (2) Spiritual death comes to the believer by faith at baptism. When a believer is baptized they enter into Christ. Suggesting those who are not baptized are not in Christ (Gal. 3:24-27, Rom. 6:3-4, Col. 2:11-12, John 3:5). Christ's perfect obedience to the Mosaic law is transferred, and credited to the believer. His righteousness covers all in him, and only those in him (Rom. 5:9, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 Cor. 1:30).
In addition, even the Mosaic Covenant did not end until the death of Jesus (Matt. 27:45-53), and it was not until after Jesus' death and resurrection that he began the new covenant (Heb. 9:11-28, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4). Likewise, all followers of Jesus are called to follow him into his death and resurrection by faith at baptism to enter the new Gospel Covenant.
Titus 3:5 (NLT)
5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Note: (1) It’s by mercy and grace we are saved (Eph. 2:8-9). (2) A washing away of sins happens at baptism (Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38). (3) New birth and new life for a follower of Christ starts at baptism (Rom. 6:3-4, 2 Cor. 5:17, John 3:5, Col. 2:11-12). (4) The Holy Spirit is promised to be given at baptism (Acts 2:38, Matt.3:13-17). (5) The blood of Jesus is what washes away our sins. Christ followers come into contact with the blood of Jesus after they receive the promised indwelling Holy Spirit at baptism. The seal of the Holy Spirit is given at baptism (Acts 2:37-41, Romans 8:9, Eph. 1:11-14).
Hebrews 6:1-3 (NLT)
So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. 2 You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
Note: In the early church Baptisms were considered basic/elementary & foundational teachings about Christ. All Christians should understand the elementary principles of Christ. Which include baptisms.
Acts 2:1-4 (NIV)
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 10:44-46 (NIV)
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Note: (1) The two passages above are the only two times believers received the sign of baptism with the Holy Spirit after Jesus' ascension. (2) The first time the believers received the sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit was on the day of Pentecost. This was done to serve as a sign to the Jews that the New Covenant had begun, and that the promised Holy Spirit was now with them for the building of the Kingdom. This was prophesied by Jesus during his 40 days after his resurrection when he stated, “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven” (John 16:7, Luke 24:49). (3) The second time the believers received the sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit was when the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the gentiles. This sign served as evidence to Jews that the New Covenant was also for the gentiles. It's important to note that the gentiles who were baptized with the Holy Spirit were still immediately baptized by water in v. 48. Showing that the sign of baptism with the Holy Spirit did not negate the need for water baptism for remission of sins and seal of Holy Spirit by faith (Eph. 2:18-20, Acts 2:38).
(4) The sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit was fulfillment to what was prophesied in the OT. It was prophesied and promised but not commanded. It came suddenly. People were not specifically praying for him to fall on them during these occurrences (Jer. 31:31- 34, Ezek. 36:26–27). (5) The Holy Spirit showed himself in a unique way to fulfill a specific purpose for the early church. We in Christ are not called to routinely nor actively look for signs to prove our spiritual inheritance. We are called to walk by faith. Jesus stated, “ a wicked and adulterous generation seeks signs”. The sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit is a descriptive experience, and not prescriptive for believers. Meaning, the sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit is not the baptism Jesus and the epistles commanded and was practiced among the early church (Mat. 16:4, Heb. 11:1, Heb. 2:3-4). Water baptism is the only commanded baptism in scripture. John's baptism ended at the start of the New Covenant. The sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit was promised not commanded. It served a specific purpose as mentioned. Water baptism is the only one commanded and practiced. As well as literally told to be done for all believers.(Matt. 28:18-19, Acts 2:37-41, Eph. 4:4-6).
Common Misinterpretations
Luke 23:40-43 {Thief on the Cross wasn’t baptized. Therefore Baptism isn't necessary for salvation}
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Misinterpretation Explained: Baptism into Jesus' death and resurrection was not yet required; because Jesus' death and resurrection had not yet taken place. In addition, the Old Covenant was still in play before Jesus' death (Matt. 27:45-53), and Christ had the ability to forgive sin in person on the spot because he is God (Matt. 9.6).The promised Holy Spirit also had not yet come on the day of Pentecost (John 16:7-15, Acts 1:4, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:38-39 ). Lastly, the criminal on the cross's interaction with Jesus is descriptive and not prescriptive. What is prescriptive for all believers is Acts 2:38-39 which says verbatim, “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
1 Corinthians 1:17 {Paul the Apostle said, “Christ didn’t send me to Baptize”, therefore Baptism isn't necessary}
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Misinterpretation Explained: To conclude that Paul was literally saying that Christ doesn't call his disciples to baptize; would suggest you believe Paul is denouncing Jesus teachings on baptism and the great commission (John 3:5, Mark 16:16, Matt. 28:19-20), and the teachings of Peter (Acts 2:38,1 Pet. 3:21), as well as contradicting all his own letters that speak richly on baptism (Gal. 3:24-27, Rom. 6:3-4, Rom. 7:1-4, Col. 2:11-12 etc.). However, if we correctly handle the word of truth and add precept upon precept and read the chapter in its entirety we will see that Paul is using hyperbolic language to emphasize the little importance of the baptizer, and not the nullification of Jesus' command for baptism. This understanding is in agreement with Paul's statement two chapters later in 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 in which he states, “ I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
Man Made Assumptions
Man Made Assumption &/or Logic: {Baptism is a work.} Therefore, because a human being equated baptism to a work; all believers who hold the conviction that baptism is part of the salvation process are thus trusting in their works and not saved. This theological perspective is in error because nothing in God’s Holy Word supports the notion, conclusion, nor objective claim that baptism is a work. This theological perspective is also in error because it originates from human reasoning and rationale and not from the Holy Spirit. This type of acceptance of man made teachings over God's word is sin according to Matt.15:9, Mark 7:7-9, Col. 2:8, & 1 Cor. 4:6. This spiritual error is also warned against in 1 Kings 13. We see in 1 Kings 13 the man of God is deceived by an alleged prophet. Although he knew God's commands; he chose to believe a man of prestige and or affluence (ie. Prophet, Theological scholar, etc.) over what God had said. As you know, he suffered the consequences of his naivety & error when God sent a lion to kill him. This is the error of valuing men's words and or teachings over God's Holy Word.
In comparison, it is important to remember that just because a doctrine is widely held among Christendom does not mean it is correct. If it had not been for Martin Luther challenging the entire catholic church; many scholars today would possibly still be advancing the doctrine of indulgences. We know by the story of Noah & the flood that it is possible for the majority to be wrong, and one man to be right. So we must not concern ourselves with what is traditionally practiced and or taught and passed down by the majority; and make every man a lie and only God's WORD truth (Rom. 3:4). Any divergence from that will set us up for error.
Man Made Assumption &/or Logic: {Faith alone excludes works, and consequently baptism.} I believe it is by grace we are saved through faith, and this is not from ourselves. It is a gift from God, not by works, lest anyone try to boast (Eph. 2:8-9). I am in agreement with all faith scriptures as well as all baptism and obedience scriptures. I do not agree that baptism is a work. I believe it is an error to nullify the baptism and obedience scriptures to elevate the faith scriptures over others to adhere to a specific theological framework. I believe all scripture is equally applicable and should be obeyed (2 Tim. 3:16). I am also in agreement with James 2:14-26 which states,
14 “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food,16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness” —and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
So what should we conclude brothers and sisters? Is there a contradiction? We see in the scriptures that we are saved by faith (Eph. 2:8-9). However, we also see in the Word that faith without works is dead (James 2:26), and we are justified by works and not faith alone (James 2:24). In fact, the bible never teaches nor references salvation by faith “alone”. Should we conclude that these verses are in opposition, and or competition with each other? Of course not. They actually compliment each other. We know that there are no contradictions in scripture, and that we must apply precept upon precept when seeking to correctly handle the word of God. All scripture is God breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, and training in righteousness. What we learn from our brother James is that faith is made complete through works. However, the works alone are not what save us, but neither is our faith/belief alone. Faith accompanied by works is faith complete (James 2:22). This is my conviction on faith.
In addition, consequently; even if one was to maintain the conviction that baptism is a “work”; by their own logic the scriptures would still testify against them; since faith without works is dead. Proving that whether a person views baptism as a “work” or simply a command from Jesus; they would be teaching works as unnecessary for faith, and or obedience to Christ as unnecessary for salvation (James 2:26, 1 John 2:4). Both of which are heresy and go against the living WORD who is the Christ (John 1:1-14). Lastly, it is imperative we recognize that the very act and essence of one's own belief could be classified as a work. Since it is commanded and required by God (Mark 11:22-23). By the same standard by which some dismiss baptism as a work; the same could be done for belief/faith. Consequently, nullifying the need for belief/faith on the basis of man made teachings.
Man Made Assumption &/or Logic: {Baptism is an outward sign of inward grace. Baptism is a ceremony to show others a person has come to faith in Christ} This assumption and or man made logic is not biblically supported. It is a man made teaching that should be thrown out since it is not in agreement with God's word. The reason for baptism is mentioned in 1 Pet. 3:20-21
20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Note: Baptism has everything to do with being reconciled to God. It’s a pledge and promise to follow him through obedience to Christ the King. We are called to prepare our consciences before baptism through confession and repentance (Acts 2:37-41, Ezra 10, Ps. 66:18-20, Matt. 3:6). We receive the blessing of a new life by faith in Christ at baptism (Gal. 3:24-27, Rom. 6:3-4, Rom. 7:1-6, 2 Cor. 5:17, Col. 2:11-12). This is supported by God's Holy word. If baptism is only meant to be a ceremony then the matter of the Ethiopian eunuch's baptism must be explained (Acts 8: 27-39). This error is spoken about in Matt. 15:9 when Jesus quotes Isaiah saying, “Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” As followers of Christ we must be very careful not to fall into the error of projecting man made teachings and or logic on to biblical commands of God.
Closing Remarks
I was going to look up the Greek for my readers, but decided against it. Why you may ask? Because the brothers and sisters who translated our bibles are Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek scholars. Most of our Bibles were translated by committees of bible scholars who worked tirelessly to perfect our English bible translations. I believe their education and collective agreement on some of the world's most esteemed bible translations today, are wildly more reliable and trustworthy than my personal google search, and consequently yours as well. I think it would be arrogant to suggest anything otherwise. There is no way to cast doubt on the validity of the baptism scriptures; without also casting doubt on the faith & obedience scriptures. As well as entire esteemed bible translations.
If any bible scholar suggests that one doesn't truly understand something in the bible without knowing the Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic; it is my perspective that such a person is arrogant and puffed up. Such a person would be suggesting that none of the translations from biblical translators and scholars are reliable. They would consequently be suggesting that no one can understand the bible without being fluent in the languages of the original biblical authors. If that was the case we would all be doomed.
So this is my conclusion. If our biblical translators are reliable enough to take the faith scriptures at face value, then we can confidently do the same for the rest of scripture. It would be hypocrisy to suggest the baptism scriptures don't mean what they say, but the faith scriptures mean exactly what they say. So because of this; I feel no need to provide anything other than what previous committees of bible translators have already agreed upon for our English translations.
Thank you for your review on the theology behind regenerative baptism. I pray this document helps to better explain where I and many fellow believers have developed our convictions on the topic, and pray by the Spirit of truth we can work toward agreement on the topic. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Reflection Scriptures
John 14:15 (NIV)
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
1 John 2:4-6 (NIV)
Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
Matthew 5:19-20 (NLT)
19 So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
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