1 Peter 3:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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:

Like

Romans 5:14

1 Corinthians 4:6

Hebrews 9:24

Baptism

The putting

Ezekiel 36:25

Zechariah 13:1

2 Corinthians 7:1

The answer

General references

Matthew 24:37

Acts 24:16

Bible References

Like

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even for those who had not sinned after the likeness of Adam's transgression. Adam is in some ways like Christ who came later.

Brothers I have applied these things to myself and to Apollos for your sakes. That way you might learn the value of the saying: Do not go beyond the things written. None of you should be arrogant (self-important) against one another.

Christ has not entered into the Holy Place made with human hands. This is a copy of the true one. He has entered into heaven to appear before the presence of God for us.

Baptism

Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned.

Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Wait no longer! Get up and be baptized and have your sins washed away by praying to him.'

Or are you ignorant to the fact that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we are Jews or people of the nations, whether we are bond or free; we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ.

This is so he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.

You have been buried with him in baptism. You were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.

The putting

I will sprinkle clean water on you and make you clean instead of unclean. Then I will cleanse you from all your idols.

A fountain for sin and for uncleanness will be opened for the house of David.

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

The answer

Philip said: If you believe with all your heart, you may. He answered: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and have active faith in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

General references

The presence of the Son of man will be similar to the days of Noah.

I exercise myself always, to have a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.