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Originally Posted by Amanah
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Amanah, no one is challenging
Acts 2:38. However, I'd caution us not to assume that we know all there is to know about it.
For example. A "formula" is defined as:
for·mu·la.
[ˈfôrmyələ]
NOUN
1. a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols.
2. a fixed form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage:
Now, let me give a friendly challenge, because I love and do so appreciate you sister, and I mean no insult, or mean spiritedness towards you. You're greatly appreciated more than you know. But here is a friendly challenge....
Please find a "formula" with regards to water baptism in the NT.
Consult not only
Acts 2:38. But also
Acts 8:16; 10:48, 19:5; and 22:16... and any other verse. You'll note that the name of Jesus is invoked. But... there isn't a
formula. And... in the very case of Paul's baptism, Paul (the one being baptized) was the one commanded to call upon the name, not Ananias, the baptizer.
If you study this out meticulously... you'll discover something about
Acts 2:38 salvation that doesn't negate anything you already know... but it will expand and reveal so much more about it than what is taught in our formalized and yes, creedal, churches.
And this will also reveal an error that prevails in both Trinitarian and Oneness camps even unto this very day.
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