Which "Version" Do You Believe?

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What’s Your Question? for April 15, '09

Which “version” do you believe?

There are several “versions” of Mark 16:16 in the religious world. (1) “He who does not believe, but is baptized will be saved.” This is believed by those who teach babies should be baptized for the remission of inherited sins. (2) “He who believes and is saved should be baptized.” This is the teaching of those who believe in salvation by faith only. (3) “He who does not believe and is not baptized will be saved.” This is taught by Universalism which says God is too good to let anyone perish. (4) “He who believes and is baptized will be saved.” This is what Jesus said and the apostles confirmed through miraculous gifts of the Spirit (Mk. 16:15-20). Do you know anyone who claims miraculous leading of the Spirit today who agrees with what the apostles taught and confirmed?