Subject: Unforgivable sin |
Bible Note: Dear Teacher, Allow me to interject into this dialogue. Our brother, Tim Moran has spoken very wisely and accurately in exegeting the truths of Acts 2:38 and Chap. 10. I would concur with his interpretation as it is both grammatically correct and consistent with the whole of scripture! You state: " Where in the scripture does it say that had repented or that they were even saved? Where in the bible does it say being baptized with the Holy Spirit saves us? This is an assumption made in error." Though there is no specific or direct statement in scripture, please consider the often overlooked truth of 1 Cor.12:13. I believe Dr. Kenneth Wuest has done a tremendous job in explaining what this baptism is in his Word Studies, Untranslatable Riches, Chap.IV. The Holy Spirit is literally the "agent" that places us into vital union with Christ Jesus. The "baptism" referred to in 1 Cor. 12:13 is obviously spiritual and it is not that we are baptized "with", but rather "by". A further question: Does Faith equal belief plus baptism? What about Gal.5:6 "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |