Subject: Was it complete? |
Bible Note: Greetings Grace and Truth! In order to be consistent with your interpretation of Acts 2:38, the Gentiles could not have received the gift of the Holy Spirit unless they had first been baptized. Simply put, your interpretation of Acts 2:38 says that: 1) If we repent and are baptized, 2) then, we will be forgiven and received the Holy Spirit. However, Acts 10 doesn't follow this pattern. They repented, were filled with the Holy Spirit, and then were baptized. This fits perfectly with the exegesis of Acts 2:38 which I have presented on this forum. Only the plural command 'to repent' is associated with the promise of forgiveness of sins and reception of the Holy Spirit. This aligns perfectly with Acts 10 and does not contradict the clear teaching of Scripture that 'works' do not, and cannot save us. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |