Is Baptism in water a work or a command? Is it necessary for salvation?
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Chapter Summary
Acts 2 describes the beginning of the church in three episodes. First, the Holy Spirit comes upon the Jesus-followers in Jerusalem, equipping them with the ability to teach the gospel in different languages (Acts 2:1–13). Second, Peter gives a public declaration using Old Testament prophecy to show Jesus is the long-awaited Jewish Messiah (Acts 2:14–36). Third, people believe. They repent, trust Jesus will forgive their sins, and agree to be baptized as a public sign that they are now Jesus-followers (Acts 2:37–47). That quickly, the church is born.
Chapter Summary
Acts 2 describes the beginning of the church in three episodes. First, the Holy Spirit comes upon the Jesus-followers in Jerusalem, equipping them with the ability to teach the gospel in different languages (Acts 2:1–13). Second, Peter gives a public declaration using Old Testament prophecy to show Jesus is the long-awaited Jewish Messiah (Acts 2:14–36). Third, people believe. They repent, trust Jesus will forgive their sins, and agree to be baptized as a public sign that they are now Jesus-followers (Acts 2:37–47). That quickly, the church is born.
You are correct those Scriptures don't specifically mention baptism. But at the same time the Bible doesn't mention every moment of baptism during the Apostles time it would be too many to record. However you cannot use the thief on the cross as an example, because baptism in Jesus Name wasn't instituted while He (Jesus) still lived.
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That is not what is going on here. They are Baptized in the Holy Ghost and are speaking in tongues to God not to man, man just heard their voices and declared that is was the Wonderful Works of God. When they went to a foreign country they still needed an interpreter, just like a missionary today going to another country.
Yes... salvation.
According to Peter, when you are baptized, then you receive the gift of the indwelling Spirit. He did not say "repent, and you will receive the Spirit" or "accept Jesus and you will receive the gift of the Spirit" He was pretty plain about it.
Look at the folks with Cornelius.... they were believers, had been baptized with John's baptism, but had not received the Spirit..... until they were baptized into Jesus...
This all indicates that when you hear, believe, and accept Christ, and the free gift of salvation, you are to be baptized... and you receive the Holy Spirit, once you have been spiritually "cleansed"..... baptism for the forgiveness of sin...
According to Peter, when you are baptized, then you receive the gift of the indwelling Spirit. He did not say "repent, and you will receive the Spirit" or "accept Jesus and you will receive the gift of the Spirit" He was pretty plain about it.
Look at the folks with Cornelius.... they were believers, had been baptized with John's baptism, but had not received the Spirit..... until they were baptized into Jesus...
This all indicates that when you hear, believe, and accept Christ, and the free gift of salvation, you are to be baptized... and you receive the Holy Spirit, once you have been spiritually "cleansed"..... baptism for the forgiveness of sin...
It is impossible for my Water Baptism to cause any division in the Body of Christ?
My Wife couldn't join a Baptist Church, because she was baptized by an Assembly of God minister.
Those who have not been properly Baptized are not in the Body of Christ and that is why it is impossible for my Water Baptism to cause any division in the Body of Christ?
I think is all so plainly written and simple to understand. Peter on the Day of Pentecost gave the most profound message under the Power and Direction of the Holy Ghost. He spoke to a crowd the was lost and broken for what they did. The Holy Ghost seeks to save those that are sick, broken and lost. When the crowd asked Men and Brethren What must we do? They wanted salvation.
Acts 2:38 Is a direct command from the Holy Ghost through Peter of exactly what to do to obtain that Salvation. Plain and clear to me.
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Noone on Earth brings new revelation, that isn't already revealed through the Word of God, which is fullest revelation given to man. Through the moving and operation of the Holy Ghost, I Pray what we say here brings the truth of these Revelations, truth by truth, or precept upon precept, to the heart of the hearer. Lay what we say before the feet of Jesus (Word of God) and compare, the Bible is Always truth, so if they don't match, we need to reevaluate our stance. What we say or do here will have lasting impact upon the believer and sinner alike. We most certainly have freedom of speech, but any true christian will weigh what they say against the Word of God and if they don't agree God is not in error, and we need to pray for understanding. Those that have more meat of the Word can help those who are struggling, if done with humility, peace and love. I don't mind a peaceful debate, but when we start to argue amongst each other that is not the Spirit of God. God Bless and Peace to you all.
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Acts 2:38 Is a direct command from the Holy Ghost through Peter of exactly what to do to obtain that Salvation. Plain and clear to me.
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Noone on Earth brings new revelation, that isn't already revealed through the Word of God, which is fullest revelation given to man. Through the moving and operation of the Holy Ghost, I Pray what we say here brings the truth of these Revelations, truth by truth, or precept upon precept, to the heart of the hearer. Lay what we say before the feet of Jesus (Word of God) and compare, the Bible is Always truth, so if they don't match, we need to reevaluate our stance. What we say or do here will have lasting impact upon the believer and sinner alike. We most certainly have freedom of speech, but any true christian will weigh what they say against the Word of God and if they don't agree God is not in error, and we need to pray for understanding. Those that have more meat of the Word can help those who are struggling, if done with humility, peace and love. I don't mind a peaceful debate, but when we start to argue amongst each other that is not the Spirit of God. God Bless and Peace to you all.
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it all depends on what the definition of "is" is. Just ask Slick Willy..
It's odd how ALL translations that I know of interpret it as FOR the forgiveness of sins, not BECAUSE OF the forgiveness of sins.
It's taken a couple of thousand years to get smart enough to decide it means something else. smh.
Besides, that was not the issue, the issue was, when do we receive the Spirit? It is tied to baptism... your argument about the "when" of forgiveness has no bearing on that discussion.
It's odd how ALL translations that I know of interpret it as FOR the forgiveness of sins, not BECAUSE OF the forgiveness of sins.
It's taken a couple of thousand years to get smart enough to decide it means something else. smh.
Besides, that was not the issue, the issue was, when do we receive the Spirit? It is tied to baptism... your argument about the "when" of forgiveness has no bearing on that discussion.
it all depends on what the definition of "is" is. Just ask Slick Willy..
It's odd how ALL translations that I know of interpret it as FOR the forgiveness of sins, not BECAUSE OF the forgiveness of sins.
It's taken a couple of thousand years to get smart enough to decide it means something else. smh.
Besides, that was not the issue, the issue was, when do we receive the Spirit? It is tied to baptism... your argument about the "when" of forgiveness has no bearing on that discussion.
It's odd how ALL translations that I know of interpret it as FOR the forgiveness of sins, not BECAUSE OF the forgiveness of sins.
It's taken a couple of thousand years to get smart enough to decide it means something else. smh.
Besides, that was not the issue, the issue was, when do we receive the Spirit? It is tied to baptism... your argument about the "when" of forgiveness has no bearing on that discussion.
If I take aspirin 'for' a headache.. that is not to get the headache..but because I've already got it.
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