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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:
Dear Ray, I am truly sorry if you are led away from water baptism because of our discussion. I don't know your age or salvation experience, but what was your thinking pre-Forum? If you have read my postings, you should be aware that I am not (at least no longer) hung up on the name, but the faith in the work of God. I think it is obvious that the Bible does not consider baptism to be a 'Jewish thing,' but a Christian act of obedience. Indeed, water baptism does not seem to be prerequisite to salvation, but sustenance is not abundant life. Though there do seem to be 'minimum requirements' to sustain Christian life, is not abundant Christian life better? Please do find a church that baptizes by faith, and submit in faith. I have seen in the Bible evidence that obedience to this and other 'optional' commandments brings forth fruit in keeping with our faith. Go for it, friend! As to the 'Great Commision,' (which is not witten in the Bible, but a human term) I don't believe it refers so much to being baptized and having demons cast out of you as it does to going out and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Peace upon you in Jesus' name, charis |
Bible Answer: charis. since you are no longer hung up on the name as you say here. why would you end by saying peace upon you in Jesus name? |