Hi everyone!

I have a friend who has been raised in the RCC. He follows the traditions of the RCC, but has of late, through much discussion with me, veered from that path to some extent.

He is now questioning much concerning his "faith" and willingly read John Blanchard's "Ultimate Questions". After he read the book, he was really objected to what he termed as "a neccessary change of heart". He gave the standard response of: "If you live a good life and are a moral human being, you will go to heaven." Since then, he has done much reading, and now his argument for salvation revolves around Mark 16:16... that one is saved by baptism.

It seems that no matter what verse I point him to that states salvation is through faith alone - he ALWAYS refers back to this verse. I want to put a letter together for him which deals with the issue fully because I feel that this is his MAJOR stumbling block.

I found a website that deals with the issue, but I would like some other opinions too. Part of the argument deals with the "Negative Inference Fallacy" which can be found here: Is Baptism Required For Salvation? - Part 2. The whole article can be found Here

Should I use this? What do you suggest? And yes, I know... "layhands" <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/scratch1.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wow1.gif" alt="" />

This I am sure, is not an issue for most, if anyone here. But since I was unable to find anything in the archives regarding it, I beg you to help me deal with my friend with good Biblical as well as logical arguments. Many thanks!

Yours in Christ,
Dave