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To: blue-duncan

“That the “mere” pouring of water is not just an outward sign but it has actual effects.”

"What effect?"

The washing away of sins:

Acts:22:16: "And now why tarriest thou? Rise up and be baptized and wash away thy sins, invoking his name. "

88 posted on 05/27/2009 1:00:34 PM PDT by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")

To: GonzoII

“The washing away of sins”

So there was no need for a sacrifice?

93 posted on 05/27/2009 1:08:37 PM PDT by blue-duncan

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