born of water

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I don't understand. Baptism is for the remission of sins. Baptism saves us. Be baptised and wash away your sins, calling in the name of the Lord. Baptism is to be done "in the name of Jesus Christ." We must be born again, that is, born of water and spirit.

All this speculation seems to go beyond what is written. Why not just stick with what is written?

If a person receives the Spirit before water baptism, then let them be baptised in the Lord's name! If a person repents, let them be baptised and pray for them to receive the Spirit! If a person was baptised in some other name, let them be baptised in the Lord's name!

I really don't see the point of arguing about that which the apostles never addressed and about which they would probably shake their heads and say something about foolish and unlearned questions and doubtful disputations?

What PRACTICAL difference is any of this going to make?

I think sometimes we do not think through some of the things we teach. If someone was baptized in a less than perfect manner, and God still gives them the Holy Ghost, then I need to come up with a reason to convince them to be re-baptized other than telling them they are still in their sins.