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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:
Are there any people that do not see baptism as an issue for Acts 2:38? Personally, I do not see water baptism mentioned in the passage. From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: You're right Ray..I don't see it defined as 'water', however, I do not know if in the context of their orientation 'baptism' would presume 'water'. Do you think the verse is referring to another baptism, like in the Holy Spirit? I know I've heard alot of different takes on this over the years. Pentacostal faith believes the baptism of the Spirit of God is a separate occasion from water baptism. I, personally, do not see enough scriptural evidence to make a hard case in that direction. Good question! |