Why Does 1 Peter 3:21 Say Baptism “Saves You”?

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary in some way for salvation? Today, Derek Thomas poses important principles for interpreting the Bible's language regarding the sacraments, including this challenging verse. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to [email protected] You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-does-1-peter-3-21-say-baptism-saves-you A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/