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1 | why was the thief saved without baptism? | Luke 23:43 | Morant61 | 132762 | ||
Greetings Country Girl! You affirmed that Cornelius did indeed receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Note the term that Scripture used to describe this 'experience': Acts 10:45 - " The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles." Notice that it is said of Cornelius that the 'gift of the Holy Spirit' had been poured out on him. Now, notice what Acts 2:38 says about the 'gift of the Holy Spirit': Acts 2:38 - "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.'" Now, this passage says that the 'gift of the Holy Spirit' is for all whom the Lord calls. Therefore, how can you possibly argue that it was only for the Apostles and Cornelius? What Scriptural proof do you have of this position, given that Peter explicitly states that it is for ALL whom God calls? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | why was the thief saved without baptism? | Luke 23:43 | Country Girl | 132767 | ||
Like I mentioned ALL the miracles performed by individuals other than the Apostles received that ability to perform those miracles from the Apostles' "laying on of hands." The fact that we don't have miracles in today's world meeting the very same Biblical standard as those in the 1st century is the Scriptural proof. Notice the basic purpose of these "wonders and signs" was to act as an endorsement from God above that everything said and done by these folks was indeed blessed by Him. Hope this helps and Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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3 | why was the thief saved without baptism? | Luke 23:43 | following him | 132778 | ||
Good afternoon Country Girl; "Today's world" - This world is a very big place; how do know know miracles are not taking place by believers in places other than where you are familiar with? You are even confident enough to say that it is a fact; are you sure? Blessing to you Aaron |
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4 | why was the thief saved without baptism? | Luke 23:43 | Country Girl | 132869 | ||
In spite of my name which suggests my origin, I've traveled around the world quite a bit and I've covered most of the USA. In my travels, I've never heard of an actual miracle that actually meets the Biblical standard as I mentioned previously. But if you have, I'd like to hear about it. I'd like to contact that person and arrange to have him cure my son of a very bad and terrible disease. I understand to his dying day, people from around the world were bringing family members to Apostle John on the isle of Patmos for healing. Don't you know...a person with real, genuine, God-given miraculous powers would have a reputation ringing literally throughout the world. I'm really quite anxious to meet this person if you know of someone like this. Please advise and Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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