The Error is Baptism in Jesus name only for salvation
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2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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All detailed converstion accounts reveal belief is the first step. Afterward repentance, and obedience to water baptism in the name of Jesus brings about remittance of sins. There is a promise of receiving the Holy Ghost for those willing to believe and obey the gospel message.
Paul did pray that, man be held blameless in their spirit, soul and body. (1Thess. 5:23)
Paul did pray that, man be held blameless in their spirit, soul and body. (1Thess. 5:23)
To carry water baptism further:
Peter expands on the topic beginning with this question:
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
So, this frames what he is about to write. And note: he is writing to believers... people who already are included in Christ.
He continues...
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
His whole letter is about sanctification of the believer: how one in Christ is to be set apart FROM THE WORLD. Peter's intro was this:
To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:
So he's taking up a message to believers he knows, a message that will help them remain "saved from the corruption of the world" in their day.
So then he writes this:
"..when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
From what were they saved? From the flood that consumed the corruption in the world.
Peter continues:
21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
This is not "salvation to go to heaven". This is salvation from the condemnation and corruption of the world - to have a good conscience toward God. A good conscience toward the One you are worshiping is important to the worshiper. If you are a priest of the One, then a good conscience is essential.
And for final encouragement Peter writes:
22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him."
..to remind the saints that the One they worship is ultimately greater than those who oppose them.
Peter expands on the topic beginning with this question:
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
So, this frames what he is about to write. And note: he is writing to believers... people who already are included in Christ.
He continues...
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
His whole letter is about sanctification of the believer: how one in Christ is to be set apart FROM THE WORLD. Peter's intro was this:
To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:
So he's taking up a message to believers he knows, a message that will help them remain "saved from the corruption of the world" in their day.
So then he writes this:
"..when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.
From what were they saved? From the flood that consumed the corruption in the world.
Peter continues:
21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
This is not "salvation to go to heaven". This is salvation from the condemnation and corruption of the world - to have a good conscience toward God. A good conscience toward the One you are worshiping is important to the worshiper. If you are a priest of the One, then a good conscience is essential.
And for final encouragement Peter writes:
22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him."
..to remind the saints that the One they worship is ultimately greater than those who oppose them.
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Wrong.
"Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied."
If Paul didn't preach the gospel along with the requirements associated with Jesus' sacrifice what prompted them to submit to being water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus? And allowing Paul to lay hands on them in order for them to receive the Holy Ghost?
"Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied."
If Paul didn't preach the gospel along with the requirements associated with Jesus' sacrifice what prompted them to submit to being water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus? And allowing Paul to lay hands on them in order for them to receive the Holy Ghost?
