Faith in Crisis -- New Thoughts on Acts 2

[GrowingPains]

Originally Posted by TheLegalist

Why do the mechanics change?

I don't understand your question.

[TheLegalist]

Originally Posted by GrowingPains

I don't understand your question.

You said,

NOTE: most seem to think this says "what must I do to be saved" which would change some of the mechanics of Acts 2:38.

[GrowingPains]

Originally Posted by TheLegalist

You said,

NOTE: most seem to think this says "what must I do to be saved" which would change some of the mechanics of Acts 2:38.

If Acts 2:38 were specifically addressing the most critical question, given to the Apostle with the keys, then this would be the biblical standard text for salvation. If, however, it's one of many passages on salvation, one could approach this text as more than just a step-by-step, play-by-play instruction for salvation, and more as a response in general: for example, if a drug addict asked me to what he needs to do to change, I may say: "give your life to God, sell out to Him, become a follower, allow the Word of God to grow like a seed in your life." It's all truth. Just not necessarily a step-by-step, comprehensive plan. So what the question answers is imperative.

Others have made a great point that the question was implied "what must I do about this guilt", which I think gives a merited point about this being applicable to even salvation. The discussion continues...