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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: Is there a difference in being baptized |
Bible Note: Dear Praisemaster, When I was told that I had to be baptized in the name of Jesus in order to be saved, I was very distraught and my spirit was SO heavy. I began questioning my salvation! I prayed about it and told the Lord I was going to stand on his word (James 1:5). I also agree that this is unfortunately causing division among Christians. After further investigation, I came to the conclusion that God knows my heart and whom it is that I serve... and the moment I confessed that, the heaviness I felt was immediately lifted! Praise God! Thank you for all the verses, they will help me explain why I believe that I am, without a doubt, saved. Please pray for me that when I go back to those who questioned my salvation, that I can trust the Holy Spirit for the right words to explain why I believe what I believe and that no division will be caused. Your sister in Christ, Tina |