Implicit Statements

From: TFTW Bible College

Implicit statements are not directed to anyone specifically but can be implied to include people. Unlike an explicit statement that says something directly, an implication is something that is suggested.

Jesus gave an example of an implicit statement. “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” (Mark 16:16) Notice that Jesus did not say, “John Smith, or Mary Jones, should believe and be baptized and be saved.” He did not explicitly say anyone’s name. Instead, he suggested that if someone wanted to be saved, they should believe and be baptized. Even though we are not named specifically, we are included in the implication. If anyone wants to be saved, they should believe and be baptized. That includes me or anyone else. Jesus simply said the person who does these things will be saved.


God Authorizes Through:

  • Explicit Statements
  • Implicit Statements
    • General
    • Specific
  • Approved Examples


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