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: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. | :2. The source? Collect scriptures which speak of baptism for the dead. This is where collaboration starts. The [[Rules for interpretation]] <ref>[[Rules for interpretation]]</ref> say that it must be a complete study: [[Rule - Complete]] <ref>[[Rule - Complete]]</ref> 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]] <ref>[[Rule - Humility]]</ref> applies. | ||
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{{bgw|1Co 15:29}} Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? | {{bgw|1Co 15:29}} Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? | ||
This is the verse that many use to justify their own practice of proxy baptisms; being baptized on behalf of a dead person. Rather than argue with them, we apply the [[Rules for interpretation]]: | This is the verse that many use to justify their own practice of proxy baptisms; being baptized on behalf of a dead person. Rather than argue with them, we apply the [[Rules for interpretation]] <ref>[[Rules for interpretation]]</ref>: | ||
1. [[Rule - Rigorous]] We are not permitted to make an interpretation with only one verse. | 1. [[Rule - Rigorous]] <ref>[[Rule - Rigorous]]</ref> We are not permitted to make an interpretation with only one verse. | ||
2. [[Rule - Complete]] It is a lazy interpretation since there is no attempt to sum up and include everything the Bible says about it. | 2. [[Rule - Complete]] <ref>[[Rule - Complete]]</ref> It is a lazy interpretation since there is no attempt to sum up and include everything the Bible says about it. | ||
3. [[Rule - Self examination]] When we start with a practice and attempt to justify it with scripture, our thought pattern is backwards. | 3. [[Rule - Self examination]] <ref>[[Rule - Self examination]]</ref> When we start with a practice and attempt to justify it with scripture, our thought pattern is backwards. | ||
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