1 Peter 3:21 — Community Reflections

1 PETER 3:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 1

“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”

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 — the assertion that baptism 'now saves you also' (sōizei hymas...baptisma) appears to claim salvific efficacy for the sacrament, yet immediately clarifies that baptism is 'not putting away the filth of flesh' (apothesis rhypou sarkos) but 'petition for good conscience toward God' (eperōtēma syneidēseōs agathēs eis theon). The saving power derives not from the rite itself but from resurrection (anastatsis).

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Redemption and restoration — 1 Peter 3

We bring nothing; He provides everything.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redempti...