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1 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 77853 | ||
Greetings Sniper! May I intrude my friend? I believe that Acts 10:45 is a very important verse as it pertains to understanding Acts 2:38. If I understand your position correctly, Acts 2:38 gives two commands which must be obyed, followed by two results of that obedience. One must: Repent and be baptized, Then they will receive: Forgiveness of sins and the Gift of the Holy Spirit. I have argued in the past, based on the grammar, that this position cannot be accurate. But, Acts 10:45 provides further confirmation of this fact. In Acts 10:45, prior to being baptized, the Gift of the Holy Spirit was received. Afterwards, they were baptized in recognition of their salvation. Now, I have read many sites which attempt to defend the baptismal regeneration postition and they invariably try to argue that this was some sort of special circumstance. However, this can't be. If your position is correct, then according to Acts 2:38, one cannot receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit unless one repents AND is baptized. So, how did those in Acts 10:45 receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit without being baptized? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | sniper | 77861 | ||
Tim, You may intrude. I always appreciate the tone in which you correspond. Thank you for your good spirit. More to come... Sniper |
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3 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 77881 | ||
Greetings Sniper! Thanks for the kind words my friend! I figure that even when we disagree on certain issues that we are still brothers in Christ. And, we are always commanded to let the grace of Christ show in all that we do and say. I pray that all on the forum would make the effort to love one another. We can still disagree! :-) But, we should always love! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Identifying the born again moment | NT general Archive 1 | sniper | 77956 | ||
Hello Tim, I had to do some work to find this thread. I am wondering why it got removed from the main page. Sniper |
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