MAN-MADE REASONS FOR WATER BAPTISM by steve finnell

The one thing you will notice about man-made reasons for water baptism is there are no Scripture references given.

1. Baptism is in order to wash away original sin. No Scripture reference.

2. Baptism is in order to join the denomination of your choice. No Scripture reference.

3. Baptism is for a testimony of faith. No Scripture reference.

4. Baptism is in order to honor the command by Jesus, however, there is no spiritual benefit. No Scripture reference.

5. Baptism is an outward sign that that you were forgiven the minute you believed in Jesus. No Scripture reference.

6. Baptism is because you were forgiven of sins before you were baptized. No Scripture reference.

7. Baptism is for unbelieving infants so they can be confirmed at a later date. No Scripture reference.

8. Baptism is order to wash away your guilt from Adam's sin. No Scripture reference.

9. Baptism is not for the forgiveness of sin it simply an act of obedience. No Scripture reference.

10. Baptism is a work of the Law of Moses, and is not essential for salvation under the new covenant. No Scripture reference.

11. Buried through baptism describes being buried under a sprinkling of water. No Scripture reference.

12. Baptism is in order to join the local church, however, baptism is not essential in order to enter heaven. No Scripture reference.

13. Baptism is a good deed done in righteousness; therefore it is not essential for salvation. No Scripture reference.

14. Baptism is a self righteous act and not required for forgiveness from sin. No Scripture reference.

15. Baptism is working your way to heaven. The Bible teaches baptism is not essential for salvation. No Scripture reference.

16. Baptism is something man does. God requires nothing from man in order to be saved. No Scripture reference.


Matthew 15:9 'But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrine the precepts of men!" (NASB)

The Bible does teach water baptism is essential for salvation.(Mark 16:16)