1st Peter 3:21. “The like figure whereunto 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 ANSWER. Above them the water coming in torrents from the sky Beneath hidden fountains never seen by human eye All around those in the ark, safe, keeping dry Was water pressing, a type of those who would die.
They moved into a new world, cleansed by judgment, not a stain We too when baptized testify to the world we’re born again In Christ our Living Ark, we’re safe, He bore the pain Under the authority of Divine Persons, we answer in God’s name.
Relief came to those in the past when they heard the storm descend Day after day the judgment fell until quietness spelled the end Of divine wrath against mans’ sin and the world was finally cleansed And fellowship with God and man could now begin again.
Judgment fell on Christ when He bore God’s wrath for me
God was satisfied, could justify me righteously Faith in Christ alone has brought true fellowship to be A fact to those who believe and are saved eternally.
Now testimony is established lived out by those of faith The good conscience answers publicly for I am saved by grace And that answer of good conscience is in some public place I pledge my allegiance to God’s Son until I see His face.
“Father God, it is my intention to live out what Thou hast given me. My baptism took place as an act many years ago, but I know as a fact it must be lived out daily. I pray for grace and strength to live a baptized life today. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”