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Originally Posted by ApostolicTexas
This movement is gaining ground among the Apostolic/Pentecostal circles as the 21st century "New Issue".They basically teach that faith alone saves just like any other denomination.Salavtion comes before water baptism they say as the example for Corneilus is given as their their prime example.They believe in water baptism in Jesus name..but it does not remit sin as sin was remitted at repentance..some even say no need at at all [to be baptized]and it doesnt matter what formula is used..This doctrine is known as the 1 step and it is actually nothing new..These guys are just good o baptist people baptized in Jesus name!
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The key to salvation is repentance. True, honest to God repentance. I know folks who have been water baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost (it's a promise that can be received in faith). However, they are unrepentant. They will find themselves lost in the judgment.
But unto those who "repent" God is faithful and just to forgive them. They are essentially "saved" and their sins are "remitted" meaing "forgiven." But...they have only begun a journey that will take them into obedience. This obedience will lead them to water baptism in Jesus name, thereby identifying them with his death and burial and signifying their remission of sins which took place at repentance. If they refuse to be water baptized in Jesus name they are in rebellion to the Scriptures and stand to loose their soul if they don't repent and obey. Also, upon repenting of sin they are called of God to seek the Holy Ghost. If the believer doesn't continue on into obedience (water baptism, Holy Ghost, and Christian holiness), they are going to grieve the Spirit and end up being lost.
I'm not sure why any Apostolic would believe that all a person must do is "have faith" alone. Faith cannot save anyone unless they repent of their sins. And repentance leads to obedience.