The Error is Baptism in Jesus name only for salvation

[TrustandObey]

FYI Jesus saved by the work of the cross by grace through faith. Water baptism is what one does after salvation because it is an act of obedience One who is lost in sin can't obey, they ARE dead to sin already.

Saying something is false doesn't make it so. Jesus and Paul both said the same thing.

FYI Jesus Christ is Lord and as such must be obeyed. Jesus commanded water baptism as the moment of the remission of sins and the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

Your understanding of "grace", "work of the cross" and "faith" have no authority.

Mark 16:16 Jesus
Acts 2:38 Peter
Acts 22:16 Paul

You are but a pompous blowhard pushing a dead theology.

 

[TrustandObey]

Especially the book of John, which has very little mention of baptism whatsoever.

The Book of John has very little mention of baptism???
Is this your poor attempt at humor?

John 3:22-26
After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. And John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized— for John had not yet been thrown into prison.

Therefore there arose a debate between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.”

John 4:1-2
Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.

The ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus was a ministry of repentance and water baptism for the remission of sins!!!

Mark 1:4 and Luke 3:3

 

[wattie]

The Book of John has very little mention of baptism???
Is this your poor attempt at humor?

John 3:22-26
After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. And John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized— for John had not yet been thrown into prison.

Therefore there arose a debate between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.”

John 4:1-2
Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.

The ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus was a ministry of repentance and water baptism for the remission of sins!!!

Mark 1:4 and Luke 3:3

Yeah..what is mean is, eternal life mentioned alongside water baptism...is mentioned little.

Eternal life ..believe in Jesus is the mode of salvation. Eg John 3:16, 18... 5:24, 6:40

It's all thru it. The condition of not having eternal life is unbelief in Jesus. Not a lack of baptism.

Baptism saves in the sense of a life fully committed to Jesus..but not salvation eternally.

 

[Wansvic]

So, if you look at the Greek that underpins this passage, the word order is not as important, as what is emphasised.

Calling upon the name of the Lord and being baptised is not conclusively put as baptism first and then calling on the name of the Lord.

So, we got to other parts of scripture to harmonise.. which has calling on the name of the Lord before baptism. Especially the book of John, which has very little mention of baptism whatsoever.

The Gospels, of which John is one, are historical accounts of the life, teachings, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. None of them describes the establishing of a church; they describe the One who would establish the church upon His person, teaching, (including water baptism) and work. Whereas, the Book of Acts is a narrative history of the New Testament church, describing its beginning in Jerusalem (where the NT water baptism in Jesus' name was introduced) and its spread to all Judea, Samaria, and the Gentile world.

Those who believe and obey God's command of water baptism in the name of Jesus are in fact calling upon the name of the Lord. God established obedience to water baptism as the means of washing away sin in association with Jesus' sacrifice. Those who believe and obey God receive what He promised; their sins are washed away:
"Why tarriest arise and be baptized AND WASH AWAY YOUR SIN calling upon the name of the Lord." (Acts 22:16) "...be baptized EVERYONE of you in THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sin..." (Acts 2:38)

Many have no idea that calling upon the name of the Lord Jesus is directly related to water baptism because of a distortion made so long ago. Baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is a manmade tradition begun in 325 A.D.

Consider that Jesus' apostles never baptized anyone using the phrase "I baptize you in the NAME of the Father, and the Son and Holy Ghost. They consistently water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16) Why? Because it is Jesus who was crucified to save man. And in Jesus dwells all the fulness of the Godhead. (Col. 2:9-12) We are complete in HIM:

"For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Ghost) bodily.

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

Buried with him, (with who? JESUS) in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead." Col. 2:9-12)

 

[Wansvic]

(Act 19:2) He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
(Act 19:3) And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
(Act 19:4) 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.
(Act 19:5) When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Belief in Jesus is the condition of salvation here.

Baptism came after belief. Whether you look at it as not converted before Paul spoke to them.. or converted before he spoke

The 12 men in the account received the Holy Ghost and spoke in tongues after believing Paul's message and submitting to water baptism in the name of Jesus. Acts 19:6-7, "And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. And all the men were about twelve." It is not possible to be saved without the Holy Ghost. (Rom. 8:9)

Belief in Jesus and His sacrifice, repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost are all essential for salvation; they result in the NT rebirth. As revealed in scripture, water baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost are essential regardless of the sequence in which the experiences occur. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16)

 

[wattie]

The 12 men in the account received the Holy Ghost and spoke in tongues after believing Paul's message and submitting to water baptism in the name of Jesus. Acts 19:6-7, "And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. And all the men were about twelve." It is not possible to be saved without the Holy Ghost. (Rom. 8:9)

Belief in Jesus and His sacrifice, repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost are all essential for salvation; they result in the NT rebirth. As revealed in scripture, water baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost are essential regardless of the sequence in which the experiences occur. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16)

Yes, so this is where an entire group receiving the Spirit is different to an individual being indwelled.

What was going on with this group before receiving the Spirit?

 

[Wansvic]

First, these are not magical incantations. Baptism is not hokus-pokus salvation. Those who insist that Acts 2:38 must be recited in order for the baptism to “work” are guilty of turning baptism into a spell.

But what did the first Christians say as they were baptizing converts? Oneness/Jesus’ Only practitioners say that the book of Acts proves their claim. But if Luke, the writer of Acts, had intended to record word-for-word the exact phrase the baptizer was to utter, then why didn’t he write it the same way every time?

• Acts 2:38 “… in the name of Jesus Christ …”
• 8:16 “… in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
• 10:48 “… in the name of Jesus Christ.”
• 19:5 “ … in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
• 22:16 “… calling on His name.”

One would think that if there is a precise formula of words that needs to be said in order for baptism to “work,” Luke would have been careful enough to record it that way every time. Luke didn’t report a formula, liturgical phrase, or incantation that was said before every baptism. He noted that these baptisms were performed under the authority of Jesus.

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby (meaning by which) we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)

As the scriptures you note reveal, there is absolutely no mention of the usage of titles; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Clearly, the scriptures express the name of Jesus was used. And that is because Jesus was one crucified to save our souls. The Apostle Paul made this point in 1 Cor 1:13-15.

For centuries religious people have tried to squash the use of the all powerful name of Jesus: And Peter's rebuke still holds true: Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

"Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye." Acts 4:10-19

 

[Wansvic]

Yeah..what is mean is, eternal life mentioned alongside water baptism...is mentioned little.

Eternal life ..believe in Jesus is the mode of salvation. Eg John 3:16, 18... 5:24, 6:40

It's all thru it. The condition of not having eternal life is unbelief in Jesus. Not a lack of baptism.

Baptism saves in the sense of a life fully committed to Jesus..but not salvation eternally.

Without a doubt belief in Jesus is essential for salvation without that nothing else matters. However, when taken in it's entirety John chapter 3 shines much light on water baptism's role in the NT rebirth. Jesus said unless a man is born of water and Spirit he cannot see or enter the kingdom of God. (John 3:3-5)Immediately after explaining this to Nicodemus it is recorded that Jesus attended water baptisms. Significant? Sure. Nothing in the word is recorded without a purpose.

What Jesus stated about water and Spirit was later revealed at Pentecost, and carried into all nations. Everyone without exception was given the command to be water baptized in the name of Jesus for remission of sin, and were told of the need to receive the indwelling of the Holy Ghost as well. All of the detailed conversion accounts reveal both are essential for salvation. (Acts 2:4-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16, Rom. 6:3-6, 8:9)

 

[CS1]

FYI Jesus Christ is Lord and as such must be obeyed. Jesus commanded water baptism as the moment of the remission of sins and the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

Your understanding of "grace", "work of the cross" and "faith" have no authority.

Mark 16:16 Jesus
Acts 2:38 Peter
Acts 22:16 Paul

You are but a pompous blowhard pushing a dead theology.

please post where Jesus said go and baptize everyone in the name of Jesus ?

 

[Wansvic]

Yes, so this is where an entire group receiving the Spirit is different to an individual being indwelled.

What was going on with this group before receiving the Spirit?

Is is not true that they did not individually receive the Holy Ghost. The scripture is specific:

First of all Paul asked them if they had received the Holy Ghost yet. In all detailed conversion accounts people spoke in tongues when the Holy Ghost took up residence in their bodies thus they would know how to answer Paul. After stating they had not heard of the Holy Ghost Paul presented the gospel which included the need to be baptized in the name of Jesus; clearly they submitted. And afterward when Paul laid hands upon them they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Verse 7 specially mentions how many men had the experience.

"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
And all the men were about twelve." Acts 19:6-7

This is the last account detailing the essential elements of the NT rebirth first presented at Pentecost. I find it interesting that verse 7 specially mentions 12 men from Ephesus go forth with Paul to preach the Gospel message presented initially by the 12 apostles of Jesus. IN OTHER WORDS, the same message prophesied by Jesus (Luke 24:47) and. presented and carried into the world by His apostles is the same message destined to continue until Jesus returns for His bride.

 

[BillG]

please post where Jesus said go and baptize everyone in the name of Jesus ?

I've asked that many times.
You won't get an answer because there is not one.

 

[TrustandObey]

please post where Jesus said go and baptize everyone in the name of Jesus ?

You are confusing me with Wansvic. I don't believe in the need for a certain name to be used for Jesus during baptism.

I believe the Bible teaches that water baptism is the moment of the receiving of the Holy Spirit and the remission of sins.

God in His grace extends freely the release of sins at this moment.


1 Peter 3:21
New International Version
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

 

[Wansvic]

You are confusing me with Wansvic. I don't believe in the need for a certain name to be used for Jesus during baptism.

I believe the Bible teaches that water baptism is the moment of the receiving of the Holy Spirit and the remission of sins.

God in His grace extends freely the release of sins at this moment.


1 Peter 3:21
New International Version
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

If it didn't matter how a person is water baptized we would see many variations of the practice. But this is not true. There is not a single occurrence of baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. However, every account specifically mentions baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus.

 

[Wansvic]

please post where Jesus said go and baptize everyone in the name of Jesus ?

Matthew 28:19
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

You continue to say baptism in the name of Jesus does not pertain to actually using the name of Jesus. Consider the apostles consistently referenced Jesus name in the detailed accounts of baptism. Why do we not see one account where the titles Father, Son or Holy Ghost is referenced?

 

[CS1]

Is is not true that they did not individually receive the Holy Ghost. The scripture is specific:

First of all Paul asked them if they had received the Holy Ghost yet. In all detailed conversion accounts people spoke in tongues when the Holy Ghost took up residence in their bodies thus they would know how to answer Paul. After stating they had not heard of the Holy Ghost Paul presented the gospel which included the need to be baptized in the name of Jesus; clearly they submitted. And afterward when Paul laid hands upon them they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Verse 7 specially mentions how many men had the experience.

"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
And all the men were about twelve." Acts 19:6-7

This is the last account detailing the essential elements of the NT rebirth first presented at Pentecost. I find it interesting that verse 7 specially mentions 12 men from Ephesus go forth with Paul to preach the Gospel message presented initially by the 12 apostles of Jesus. IN OTHER WORDS, the same message prophesied by Jesus (Luke 24:47) and. presented and carried into the world by His apostles is the same message destined to continue until Jesus returns for His bride.

"Believe on the one who comes after." Baptism aligns one with what they believe and confess. Baptism don't make one believe nor the cause of belief it is the effect of it. it is an action done by one who is saved and believes.

Those in Acts 19:6-7 had to believe on the one who came after. That is why Paul asked to whom were you baptized

3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?”

So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”


4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”


5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

they were not spoken words over them I baptize you in the name of Jesus, but they were baptized in the Holy Ghost which is the baptism of the Lord Jesus as John said:

John 1: 33

33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’


That is why Paul asked them " “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”

They said they did not even hear of the Holy Spirit.

Paul did not ask them where you baptized in Jesus' name which if it was so essential why not just ask that?

Because it was not taught and FYI this is Acts chapter 19 long removed from Acts 2:38 so if this practice of water baptism is Jesus' name was required Paul did not ask that nor say that.


"5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. "


when they heard and believed they received the baptism of Jesus in His authority or in his name Paul laid hands on them and the Spirit was manifested.

 

[CS1]

You are confusing me with Wansvic. I don't believe in the need for a certain name to be used for Jesus during baptism.

I believe the Bible teaches that water baptism is the moment of the receiving of the Holy Spirit and the remission of sins.

God in His grace extends freely the release of sins at this moment.


1 Peter 3:21
New International Version
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

after water baptism one receives the Holy Spirit?

there is no example of those receiving before water baptism? When were the Disciples baptized in Jesus name just asking?

 

[CS1]

Matthew 28:19
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

You continue to say baptism in the name of Jesus does not pertain to actually using the name of Jesus. Consider the apostles consistently referenced Jesus name in the detailed accounts of baptism. Why do we not see one account where the titles Father, Son or Holy Ghost is referenced?

no the word of God shows that but you are stuck in the mode.

 

[DJT_47]

I've asked that many times.
You won't get an answer because there is not one.

What everyone seems to be missing is, and as i tried to make clear, either Matthew 28:19 or Acts2:38 is ok because it's simply infering the baptism is by the authority of (the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, of Jesus Christ). And what name woukd be used fir tgd Father or the Holy Ghost? Not important nor the intent. And there is no instance recorded that shows that anything was actually said by any baptizer prior to their immersing anyone. No record of anything being said just prior to the actual immersion by the one doing the baptizing. The only record of anything being said by anyone, or required to be said by anyone, is of the one being baptized, wherein their confession is taken as to their confirmation of belief in Jesus Christ, such as the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, and when Paul was told to call on the name of the Lord in Acts 22:16, which is consistent with the requirement of Romans 10:9-10. If a baptiser happened to say the 'wrong thing', would that invalidate the baptism? As stated, baptisers said nothing af all just prior to their immersion of anyone. No record of a baptiser saying anything. Read all the accounts carefully.

 

[GWH]

Part One:

Within some branches of some Pentecostalism and others, a movement has emerged that rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. This anti-Trinity movement, often referred to as Oneness Pentecostalism, has splintered into various denominations, fellowships, and independent churches.


A central point of contention in this movement is the formula used in Christian baptism. While mainstream Christianity follows Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 28:19 to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” those in the anti-Trinity camp reject this practice. Instead, they insist baptism should be performed “in the name of Jesus only,” arguing that the Trinitarian formula is unbiblical and, in some cases, even claiming it is an anti-Christ concept.


This perspective significantly deviates from historic Christian orthodoxy, which has affirmed the Trinity as a foundational truth since the early creeds of the Church. It’s important for believers to understand where these differences come from and to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion on matters of doctrine and practice.

Understanding these movements helps us appreciate the diversity within Pentecostalism while also reaffirming the core doctrines that unite the broader body of Christ.

The “Jesus Only” View of Baptism: A Revival of an Ancient Heresy

Adherents point to Acts 2:38, where Peter declares on the day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” They interpret this as a divine revelation that reveals the “true” meaning behind Matthew 28:19. According to their belief, the phrase in Matthew is essentially a riddle—one that is “unlocked” by the revelation that “Jesus” is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

This teaching is a modern expression of an ancient heresy known as Modalism, or Sabellianism—named after Sabellius, a third-century teacher. Modalism denies the distinct persons of the Trinity, claiming instead that God reveals Himself in different “modes” or roles: Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Spirit in regeneration. Oneness advocates often present this as a unique, end-time revelation from God. Yet, ironically, the belief itself is not new—it revives a doctrine the early church refuted nearly 1,800 years ago.

While sincere in their convictions, this rejection of the Trinity stands in direct opposition to historic Christian orthodoxy, which affirms the co-equal and co-eternal nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), a foundational statement of Christian faith, was developed in part to combat such distortions of God’s nature.

The language of Scripture and the testimony of the early church both affirm a Triune God—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Understanding these theological distinctions isn’t just academic; it’s vital to preserving the integrity of the gospel and the fullness of who God has revealed Himself to be.

This is what happens when tradition takes precedence over biblical teaching, which is that WB is merely a rite/work that portrays
baptism with the Holy Spirit, so it does not really matter whether which formula is spoken during the ceremony, but apparently Matthew heard Jesus say the Great Commission and Luke heard Peter's shorter version per ACTS.

 

[Wansvic]

"Believe on the one who comes after." Baptism aligns one with what they believe and confess. Baptism don't make one believe nor the cause of belief it is the effect of it. it is an action done by one who is saved and believes.

Those in Acts 19:6-7 had to believe on the one who came after. That is why Paul asked to whom were you baptized

3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?”

So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”


4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”


5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

they were not spoken words over them I baptize you in the name of Jesus, but they were baptized in the Holy Ghost which is the baptism of the Lord Jesus as John said:

John 1: 33

33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’


That is why Paul asked them " “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”

They said they did not even hear of the Holy Spirit.

Paul did not ask them where you baptized in Jesus' name which if it was so essential why not just ask that?

Because it was not taught and FYI this is Acts chapter 19 long removed from Acts 2:38 so if this practice of water baptism is Jesus' name was required Paul did not ask that nor say that.


"5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. "


when they heard and believed they received the baptism of Jesus in His authority or in his name Paul laid hands on them and the Spirit was manifested.

Scripture reveals that baptism in the name of Jesus is water baptism.
"Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." Acts 10:47-48

Each and every detailed conversion account reveals both water baptism in the name of Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost were separate experiences.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Those who believe and obey water baptism in the name of Jesus are promised they will receive the Holy Ghost. Scripture reveals the experience happens although not automatically upon obedience. Acts 8 and 19 reveal this to be true:

Acts 8:12-17 (Samaritans-half Jewish-half Gentile)
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 10:43-48 (Gentiles)
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 11:13-14
And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.

Acts 19:2-6 (Disciples who did not realize they had to water baptized in Jesus name)
He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
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.