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Originally Posted by LUKE2447
I would agree. The thing though is baptism is passive as well as it is not our work but his in baptism thus we receive in baptism as well by our faith in his work. If we trust in God he will give and we will receive the HS. It still takes "to do" to "receive" in all things.
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I disagree with your assertion that baptism is passive.
Water Baptism, invoking the Name of Jesus, is still something I must do IAW the Bible.
In order to receive, all I must do is believe, which equals faith. How do I demonstrate such faith? By my obedience to God's Word in repentance and baptism. Why do this? Because the Bible says to do this.
But realize, there is no "set formula". God did not box Himself in. He pours out His Spirit on whomever He calls. It is still incumbent on the believer to "do", according to the Bible, demonstrating his faith.
He pours it out.
God is doing the "do."
We are receiving His Spirit, on the basis of His Kindness, Mercy and Goodness-- not because we did everything just right, checked all the boxes, completed the list, etc.
Question: How do you do baptisms in your church?