Subject: Identifying the born again moment |
Bible Note: Dear Steve, Please don't get on the defensive. Concerning your statement: "Also, those on Pentecost were not convicted TO BE baptized for the remission of sin. They were convicted OF sin, righteous, and judgement (John 16:8-11)." Let me point out that what they were convicted TO BE and what they were convicted OF are two different things. I agree with the statement. They were convicted of sin and they were convicted to be baptized. What was your point? That you were baptized three months later than when you were taught that you were saved is something you need to look into. Since you waited that long, the PURPOSE for your being baptized is in question. The following reasons for being baptized are inadequate or are altogether without Scriptural merit. 1. 'outward sign of an inward grace [received earlier]' 2. 'out of obedience.' I would agree that it is done out of obedience, but we still disagree as to why. |