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Subject: Why didn't Jesus perform baptisms? |
Bible Note: Hi Hank, When looking at Acts 15 and the debate over whether the Gentiles had to be circumcised or not, I looked for the necessity of water baptism and did not find it. In Acts 15:23-29 there was no mention of water baptism in the letter that detailed some essentials. After the letter was read the people were given a lengthy message from the word of the Lord. Paul and Barnabas were teaching, preaching, and proclaiming the word of the Lord. You would say that the institution of baptism would be included in that word, but looking back to the beginning of Acts 15:5-11, we see that the Holy Spirit [or holy spirit] was given to them and their hearts were cleansed by faith. We see that we are all saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, both Jew and Gentile. Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit [or holy spirit]. Our hearts are cleansed by faith. From the heart, Ray |