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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:
Is the Holy Spirit given to you once you receive Jesus into your heart? |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, armond888, and welcome to the SBF, According to Acts 2:38, the answer is yes, based on the Greek. The English can be confusing. You do not need to be baptized in water, as armond888 stated. Searcher |