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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. |
Subject: Water baptism unnecessary for conversion |
Bible Note: 1 Pet 3:21--Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which also goes along with what the verse posted prior 'AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.' Acts 2:21 Calling upon the Name of the Lord, to save you, so that you can have a clean conscience to Christ. I have never understood why people get caught up in the water baptism. In acts, it is said in chapter 18---This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; ..... clearly showing the difference. The Baptism that does save is the answer of a clean conscience to Christ....and the only way to get that, is to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, so that His blood along with your repentance cleanses and redeems you. However, I might add, that I also have been water baptised. Why? Obedience and Testimony that I indeed am a Witness to the Love and Salvation of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God Bless |