He that believes and is not water baptised is saved

[FreeInChrist]

I can agree with most of that. However, I do have some problems with a few points. In mentioning John's baptism, it said, "When we hear about John’s baptism, it primarily signified repentance and turning away from sin." That is not quite right.

It's alright Jim. There are so many views on the subject, we probably all got a piece of the whole reason that we cling to.

Mar 1:4 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto forgiveness of sins.

Luk 3:3 And he came into all the region round about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto forgiveness of sins;

First, the Greek word for repentance is μετάνοια [metanoia] meaning compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication reversal (of [another’s] decision). That is being sorry for sins committed and a turning away for sinning. It says the it was a baptism of repentance meaning that is the reason for it and what has lead up to seeking to be baptized. The actual baptism was stated as being unto forgiveness of sins. Repentance was what the one to be baptized did, Forgiveness of sins is what God did. That is an integral feature of salvation then and now. It did not primarily signify repentance and turning away from sin. It primarily brought about forgiveness of sin by God. That was, at the time, a salvation act of God. It lacked the regeneration of the New Covenant to be instituted later at Pentecost.

So then how did that differ from the baptism that Peter preached on the day of Pentecost?

Act 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Peter preached a baptism, in the name of Jesus Christ, of repentance for the forgiveness of sin and for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. But indwelling of the Holy Spirit is baptism of the Holy Spirit.

And additional comment. The article stated;

However, Acts 1:8 is a reference to the Holy Spirit falling upon them to produce the speaking in tongues (Acts 2:5). It is not about the baptism with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).

Then in the final thoughts the article stated;


I don't disagree with that, but it is rather weak. It is not just that "we ought to invite the Holy Spirit into our lives continually"; rather, it is that we ought to repent and be baptized in order for God to forgive our sins and to give us the Holy Spirit to dwell in us permanently, i.e., baptize us with the Holy Spirit, so long as we maintain our faith in God, allowing it to shape, guide and empower us for the mission ahead.

I disagree with this also. I have the Holy Spirit in me. He is getting greyer by the day because of me. But he does stop me often from making horrible mistakes and he stopped me a few years back from going back into something that I was away from and forgiven for.... (Trusting in God on that one)

I do not have to ask Him daily. I merely have to say good morning and goodnight for he is here and a great comfort when needed.

 

[Jim]

I do not have to ask Him daily. I merely have to say good morning and goodnight for he is here and a great comfort when needed.

AMEN, AMEN and AMEN ! ! !