Originally Posted by Renat Ilyasov
well, IMHO, there is nothing wrong with duties and even mandatory rites (as Christian Baptism is) per se. It is when our obedience begins to be viewed as meritorious or, in any other way contributing to perfection of Christ's perfect cross-work, only then, 'duty' becomes a deadly term.

Is not baptism is part of the grace of Christ's work, just like the preaching and Bible-printing by which men are saved?

"faith comes from what is heard"