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NASB | Luke 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:43 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." [2 Cor 12:4; Rev 2:7] |
Subject: why was the thief saved without baptism? |
Bible Note: Greetings Jelkins! Concerning Acts 2:1-4, there simply isn't any way to grammatically 'prove' that 'they' and 'them' only refer to the disciples. But, there isn't anyway to prove that they don't either. However, I believe that the context makes a strong case for the inclusion of all in the room. Note Peter's use of the prophecy from Joel. Acts 2:16 - "No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ”‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy." It would be odd to say the least that Peter would quote a reference to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on 'all' people in support of only the Disciples receiving the Holy Spirit baptism. :-) What is not in dispute though, and you have not addressed it as of yet, is that Acts 2:38-39 clearly says that the promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit is for 'you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.' This certainly doesn't indicate that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was only for the disciples. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |