1 Peter 3:21

“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:”

"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:" - 1 Peter 3:21
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What does 1 Peter 3:21 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Peter 3:21 from the King James Version states, "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." This verse is…

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The Cleansing Waters of Conscience: A Journey of Faith

In navigating the complexities of the Christian faith, one passage that often stands out in both significance and depth is found in 1 Peter 3:21 (KJV): "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Commitment Based on 1 Peter 3:21

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am humbled by the profound truth contained in Your Word. 1 Peter 3:21 states, '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…

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1 Peter 3:21 - "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:"
1 Peter 3:21-22 - "And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him."
"And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him." - 1 Peter 3:21-22
1 Peter 2:20-21
I Peter 1:3
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
1 Peter 3:3 - "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
1 Peter 3:19 - "By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear." - 1 Peter 3:2
2 Peter 1:21 - "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
1 Peter 3:11 - "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
1 Peter 1:21 - "Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."
1 Peter 3:13 - "And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?"
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God." - 1 Peter 1:21
John 21:3 - "Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing."
1 Peter 3:14 - "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;"
1 Peter 3:17 - "For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing."
Acts 3:1 - "Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour."
1 Peter 3:8 - "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:"
John 21:21 - "Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?"
Revelation 21:3
1 Peter 2:21 - "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
1 Peter 3:1 - "Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;"
"By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;" - 1 Peter 3:19
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1 Samuel 3:21
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