Baptism for the dead
The idea of being baptized for a dead relative is found nowhere in the Bible. In fact the only person who can in any way be a substitute or proxy for humanity is Jesus Christ. The Bible makes it clear that you cannot attain salvation based upon another human or even your own works.
Ezekiel 18:20 supports the idea that a person is saved or lost based on their own actions. “The son shall not bear the guilt [sins] of the father, nor the father bear the guilt [sins] of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.”
While alive, a son cannot save the father or cause the father to lose his salvation by his deeds. In the same way we cannot be saved or lost by the good or bad deeds of another person. This is also true after death. Once a person dies, their future life and resurrection is based on their actions and accepting Christ while alive.
Hebrews 9:27 states that, “...it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” This means that there are no second chances after death. Once a person dies they are judged based on the life they lived and their acceptance of Christ. There is no option for another person’s works or baptized to take their place.
(Source: bibleinfo.com)
Revelation 15:3
3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
• The singers are the victorious saints “who had conquered the beast” (Revelation 15:2). Their location “beside the sea of glass” shows they are literally in heaven, awaiting the final bowl judgments.
• “The song of Moses” recalls Israel’s praise after crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1–18) and Moses’ later farewell hymn (Deuteronomy 32:1–43). Both celebrate God’s deliverance from oppression and His covenant faithfulness.
• “The song … of the Lamb” unites Old and New Covenant redemption. Just as God rescued Israel from Pharaoh, He rescues believers through the shed blood of Christ (Revelation 5:9; 12:11).
• The dual title affirms one plan of salvation: deliverance by the same God who saved through Moses and now through the Lamb.
great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty
• The worship begins with awe at God’s deeds. His “works” include creation (Revelation 4:11), the plagues of Exodus, and the coming bowl judgments that will cleanse the earth.
• “Great and wonderful” echoes Psalm 111:2–3: “Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” Believers in heaven celebrate what God has already done and what He is about to do.
• Calling Him “Lord God Almighty” stresses His unmatched power (Jeremiah 32:17) and reminds readers that no earthly power—the beast, the false prophet, or any empire—can withstand Him.
• The statement is factual, not merely poetic; His mighty works will literally reshape the world during the Tribulation.
just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations
• God’s “ways” refer to His governmental acts—how He rules and judges. They are “just” (Deuteronomy 32:4) and “true” (Psalm 145:17), even when poured-out wrath seems severe.
• The title “King of the nations” proclaims universal sovereignty (Jeremiah 10:7). This anticipates the moment when “the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15).
• Bullet-point implications:
– Every judgment in Revelation is morally upright.
– No nation or ruler escapes accountability.
– The final victory of Christ is certain and literal (Revelation 19:11–16).
summary
Revelation 15:3 records a literal heavenly anthem, sung by saints who have triumphed over the Antichrist. By linking Moses and the Lamb, the verse bridges Exodus deliverance with end-time redemption, showing one continuous story of salvation. The song exalts God’s power, celebrates His flawless justice, and proclaims His universal kingship. For believers, it reassures that every act of God—past, present, and future—is great, wonderful, just, and true.
Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Have a blessed day!
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