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NASB | Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
Bible Question: Again, I ask WHY DID JESUS TELL THE APOSTLES TO BAPTIZE THE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED IF IT IS NOT NECESSARY! Let's not Gest, give bible for the answer! Remember 1 Peter 3:21 this is the same Peter in the book of Acts 2:38, DID HE LIE AGAIN? |
Bible Answer: Hello Grace and Truth To borrow from Makarios' post quoting John MacArthur: "Mark 16:16, a verse often quoted to prove baptism is necessary for salvation, is actually a proof of the opposite. Notice that the basis for condemnation in that verse is not the failure to be baptized, but only the failure to believe. Baptism is mentioned in the first part of the verse because it was the outward symbol that always accompanied the inward belief." As for 1 Peter 3:20-21, how was Noah saved? By faith (Heb 11:7). What was the evidence of his faith? Building the ark (Heb 11:7). What was the outcome? Escape from judgement. How is a believer saved? By faith. What is the evidence of his faith? Baptism. What is the outcome? Escape from judgement. Steve |