[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Aquila

An old timer once told me that at repentance God forgives the sins one has committed but at water baptism one's "sin nature" is pardoned. He believed there are two things at issue...deeds done and fallen nature. Don't know if that's relevant though.

Originally Posted by Aquila

I believe my sins were forgiven at repentance. I received the Holy Ghost shortly after. I was later water baptized in Jesus name.

Had I not received the Holy Ghost I wouldn't have experienced regeneration, my old man would still be in full control and I'd be lost. If I didn't obey and be water baptized I wouldn't have been adopted into the family and I would be lost in rebellion.

I like how these posts are put together. It's what I also believe for myself.