Thread: Historical References Regarding 1st Cent. Baptism
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Old 04-15-2013, 04:48 PM
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Re: Historical References Regarding 1st Cent. Bapt
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Isn't Jesus name baptism one of the unalterable requirements for a person to be saved in oneness pentecostal theology? Or were the references you gave simply best practice for baptism but not necessary?
Baptism in Jesus name is a biblical precedent. He was quoting verses showing the early church followed that precedent
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