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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: Tongues mean Holy Spirit? |
Bible Note: Hello WTB. In response to your questions, we note that Paul writes that there is “one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5b). Paul teaches about one baptism. I believe Paul’s, and Peter’s, answer to your question is not one “or” the other but both “and.” In baptism we are immersed into Christ and His death, our sins are forgiven and we receive God’s Holy Spirit and are raised to walk in newness of life in the Spirit all at the same memorable time. This is the beauty of God’s purpose for it as the Scriptures reveal. If you haven’t already done so, you would likely profit greatly from studying all the New Testament references to baptism in their historical and doctrinal (teaching) contexts. I found this very worthwhile as I struggled earnestly for a long time with the same questions you raise. It is encouraging to know from Romans 6:3 that the Roman Christians didn’t understand everything perfectly at the moment of their baptism and we too grow in our understanding and knowledge of God and the grace of Jesus. I hope this is of some value. Your faith in God and interest in His Word are encouraging, Paul |