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{{bl|AO - Getting baptized for the dead is it Biblical?}}

This is a great question to show the difference between the [[Greek]] way to study and the way to study the 2nd book.

:2. The source?  Collect scriptures which speak of baptism for the dead. This is where collaboration starts. The [[Rules for interpretation]] say that it must be a complete study: [[Rule - Complete]]  It is unlikely that one would know all the references in both the literal and 2nd books. Ask for help in finding more. But since one does not know what is not known, the [[Rule - Humility]] applies.

Let's collect some sources:

3. [[Rule - Self examination]] When we start with a practice and attempt to justify it with scripture, our thought pattern is backwards.  

'''Close reading'''

:'''a purpose of baptism''':

:One purpose is so that we should walk in the newness of life.  Can those who have lived and then died able now to walk in newness of life if someone is baptized on their behalf?  This suggests that proxy baptisms are not the subject.