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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:
Greetings Forum participants! For many days we have masticated the issue of baptismal regeneration or the belief that water baptism is necessary for salvation. Now, if the Holy Spirit is only given AFTER (water) baptism, how could the Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit as they did in Acts 10 PRIOR to their water baptism? |
Bible Answer: Mommapbs, Blessings you my friend, I pray that all is well with you and your family. I happened to log on to check a certain post and I came across yours. I'm however on my way out to a meeting and I don't have the time to respond to you, but I will when I get back, OK! However let me say that you present a very good question or maybe even a good statement, and it is well worth the time to see what God's Word say's (not opinions) about the Holy Spirit. Looking forward to reponding to your question. I encourage you to keep on with your work in the Lord. God Bless |