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1 | What was so many Samarians baptized? | Acts 8:12 | Out of the miry clay | 143902 | ||
Yes, salvation and water baptism in verse 12 were the result of believing the word of God preached by Philip. Hello, Searcher - Thank you for your reply to my post on Matthew 12:32. I see that you consider that the believers in Samaria were saved at the time of their water baptism in Acts 8:12 because they believed the preaching of Philip. Another experience with the Holy Spirit (the baptism of the Holy Spirit) awaited them when Peter and John arrived and laid hands on them in Acts 8:17. Something observable happened to these believers subsequent to their salvation experience. (...Something dramatic enough to have impressed Simon the sorcerer who ill-advisedly tried to purchase the gift of God). Such a dramatic experience is not a requirement for salvation, but is real and provides the believer with power as described in Acts 1:8. In Christ's love, Out of the miry clay |
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2 | Why Phillip not lay hand Samaritans? | Acts 8:12 | iktoose | 145005 | ||
Out of the miry clay, According to your note, I got the impression that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is something above and beyond one's salvation experience and it is some sort of special power given to some selected believers for furthering the gospel, correct? If so, I have another question. Why then Phillip having the power to heal sicks and chase out demon-spirited (sounds like he had the power of Apostle) could not (or did not) lay his hand for these Samaritans to receive the Holy Spirit? |
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3 | Why Phillip not lay hand Samaritans? | Acts 8:12 | prayon | 145009 | ||
Greetings, Yes the baptism of the Holy Spirit is different from receiving salvation. When you are baptized with the Holy Spirit you receive the power of the Holy Spirit (Act 1:8). Power is transated 'dunamis' in Greek which means strength power, ability. So being baptized with the Spirit gives the believer a power or ability that he did not have before. This power ia a gift from God (Luke 11:13; Acts 8:20) and is available to ALL believers who ask for it. It is used in all sorts of ways - for furthering the gospel (Acts 1:8), for prayer (Rom 8:26), for comfort (Acts 9:31), ability to speak what needs to be heard (Luke 12:12), helper (John 14:26), to speak in tongues (Acts 2:4), and joy (Rom 14:17). Peter was an evangelist. He hasd the gift of healings and working of miracles. As to why he didn't lay his hands on them John Gills Exposition of the bible puts it this way "Philip; who though he had these gifts, yet had not a power to lay on hands, and thereby convey them unto others; he perceived that this was purely apostolical". Hope this gives you a better understanding. If you have more questions feel free to ask. prayon |
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4 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | iktoose | 145011 | ||
Prayon, Thank you for your insights. Your reply prompted me few more questions: (1) The Spirit Baptism (if different from salvation) recommended for all believers? (2) Through whom we should receive this, obviously through someone laying hand on you? Since we have no Apostles now, the Spirit baptism no longer available? (3) How this Spirit baptism compares with the term "filled with the Spirit"? | ||||||
5 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | srbaegon | 145018 | ||
Hello iktoose, The baptism of the Holy Spirit is different from salvation yet occurs at the same time. 1 Cor 12:13 gives the purpose for Spirit baptism--unite in one body (i.e. the church). While Acts 1:8 is used to support a link between Spirit baptism and power, the verse says nothing about this baptism. The connection cannot be made. Rather the power was because of the infilling of (or being filled with) the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4; 4:8; 4:31). Steve |
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6 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | iktoose | 145030 | ||
Steve, If it occurs at the same time, how do you explain Acts 8:15? It seems that the Samaritans waited for Peter and John to lay hand on them in order to receive the Holy Spirit (after water baptism by Phillip). |
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7 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | srbaegon | 145033 | ||
Hello iktoose, In the infant church, the Holy Spirit was given a little bit at a time as an indicator that God had saved them as well. Notice the progression-- Acts 2 (Jews), Acts 8 (Samaritans), Acts 11 (Gentiles). Now compare this with Acts 1:8, and notice the parallel pattern. Lastly, remember that Peter had been given the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Matt 16:19). This was how it was accomplished. Steve |
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8 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | prayon | 145082 | ||
Greetings Steve, Question: What does the progression have to do with whether it happens at the same time? And how do you explain that the Gentiles in Acts 11 received the spirit and spoke inn tongues when they had not been baptized with water? prayon | ||||||
9 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | srbaegon | 145097 | ||
Hello prayon, My intent was to explain why the Holy Spirit was given out in measure and was accompanied by the apostle Peter. I thought that was what had been asked. As for Acts 11, water baptism is not required for salvation, therefore the Holy Spirit baptized them into the body of Christ. The outward manifestation was a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Just for clarification, I see baptism and filling of Holy Spirit as two completely separate works/operations that He does in the believer. Steve |
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10 | Spirit Baptism | Acts 8:12 | prayon | 145099 | ||
Steve, I guess I misinterpreted what you said... :o( prayon | ||||||