willby again you toss a The meaning of John 3:5 I quote sites that deal with the greek on this issue but still you do not even care on the Real meanings of greek scriptures.
Jesus baptism was to begin His mission not because He need righteousness to be saved.
You take righteousness here out of context.
Baptist and others already shown you this in Jesus baptism I suggest you look into it.
ask for john 3:5 again I will put the greek scriptures and there meanings.
try to use The bible with there meanings they were put together with instead making up your own if you want to convince anyone here.
http://www.biblestudymanuals.net/jn3v18.htm#IV
that site go into the greek and into The Old testament to.
First--regarding the word 'shall' which means:
1. plan to, intend to, or expect to: I shall go later.
2. will have to, is determined to, or definitely will: You shall do it. He shall do it.
Does not mean you are saved by just believing there is more to do.
wow you even disagree on what you posted look at this willby
2. will have to, is determined to, or definitely will: You shall do it. He shall do it.
so He will not Definitely save them when they Believe with there heart that there more to do? hmmmmm.
Second--regarding the thief on the cross:
It is imperative that everyone understands we are dealing with two difference dispensation/ages. The thief was saved under the O.T. rules of which repentance when applied correctly forgiveness was granted--providing that person has to date followed all the ordinances of his day. Such as circumcision and the day of atonement under the law.
The O.T. ended at the resurrection of Christ and the N.T. begins.
After the cross the rules changed for salvation and baptism in His name and receiving the Holy Ghost is imperative.
No more circumcision of flesh, no more day of atonement etc.
willby First off answer This question did anyone died in the present of Jesus and stay dead?
Where you evidence that The theft died before jesus and went to paradise?
is this built on fact or your speculation?
I will quote scriptures later on to clear The theft thing later