Subject: Mark 16:16 what does it say? |
Bible Note: Raven - I posed a similar post to Grace and Truth and since you appear to be like-minded I will respond to you as well with this observation: I don't think you would find support from the Apostle Peter. Read Acts 10:34-48. Pay close attention to verse 47. Note that the Gentiles Heard the Word and as a response to their belief, the Holy Spirit was given and received as recognized by His manifestation (they were speaking in tongues). So, were they SAVED by God through the power of the Holy Spirit or through the baptismal waters? Since the Holy Spirit is the deposit that guarantees our redemption (2 Cor 1:22) obviously, God credited the righteousness of Christ PRIOR to baptism here! So when did God change the order of His process? |