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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:
In Matthew 28:18-20 the command is to go. When they go they are to make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all that I commanded you ... Can one be made a disciple before the are baptized? I don't think so ... so your view of Acts 2:38 may need rethinking. Unless your view of a disciple (to follow his precepts and instructions) isn't the same as the Bible's. |
Bible Answer: The definition of disciple is a good call on your part. Disciple, is a student who learns and follows the teachings of another. Maybe what we should be considering is if we are truly talking about making someone a student of Christ's teaching and His word, which would encourage baptism, or IF we are talking about Salvation which doesn't require baptism (or discipleship) for eternal life. There are many who call upon the name of the Lord and they shall be saved. I don't know that their 'ruling and reigning' with Him will have as much depth as someone who is skilled in the knowledge of His word and demonstrating accountability in biblical leadership, but the gift of eternal life is a treasure for all who call upon Him with a sincere faith in their heart. |