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janean said:
Pilgrim-

Would it be safe to say that baptism is a part of our sanctification only? Am I understanding correctly that the person who believes in regenerational baptism says there is more than just sanctification here and that the Holy Spirit doesn't fully dwell in us until the baptism?
Janean,

Views vary from one degree to another concerning the nature and efficacy of baptism. On the two extremes are those who believe that baptism and justification are inseparable and thus baptism is inextricably necessary for salvation. On the other extreme are those who believe that baptism isn't necessary at all, for any reason. And there are LOTS of different views in between. It is my view that baptism is something which a believer should do if at all possible and is an evidence of one's obedience to God. But regeneration and/or justification are NOT to be mated with baptism. In the case of adults, yes... I believe it is to be seen as an integral part of sanctification. The issue of infants is a totally different matter, but likewise, the baptism of infants has nothing to do with regeneration and/or justification.

In His Grace,

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