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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed--united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28] |
Subject: speaking in tongues 1cor.12:1coming |
Bible Note: prayon: Acts 8:14-17 does not contradict 1 Corinthians 12:13! The Holy Spirit is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration, baptizing ALL believers into the body of Christ, as 1 Corinthians 12:13 clearly teaches. ..... Regarding Acts 8:14-17: This passage does not support the false notion that Christians receive the Holy Spirit subsequent to salvation. This was a transitional period in which confirmation by the apostles was necessary to verify the inclusion of a new group of people into the church. Animosity existed between the Jews and Samaritans, and because of this it was essential for the Samaritans to receive the Spirit in the presence of the leaders of the Jerusalem church in order to maintain a unified church. The delay revealed also the need of the Samaritans to come under apostolic authority. The same transitional event occurred when the Gentiles were added to the church (Acts 11:44-46. See also Acts 15:6-12 and 19:6). ..... In Matthew 3:11, the baptism "with the Holy Spirit" refers to the spiritual rebirth of the regenerate who shall receive the baptism of the Spirit. This was normative for all believers in New Testament times and is no less true for all believers in our time. (Adapted from MacArthur Study Bible and King James Study Bible annotations). --Hank |