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Originally Posted by Aquila
If God can fill a person with the Holy Ghost prior to baptism, clearly much more takes place before baptism than we might traditionally think. What God actually does demonstrates how we should interpret Scripture.
Maybe the next time God fills someone with the Holy Ghost before they are baptized someone should remind Him that the person is still unforgiven until we can find someone duly authorized to dunk 'em.
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To some you would do away with the experience of those in
Act 8 and 10 who were filled prior to baptism.
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Originally Posted by Aquila
I believe that if one refuses to be water baptized in Jesus name there's an obedience issue that might need to be addressed through bible study or admonition. I think that it's possible that those who ultimately refuse to be water baptized in Jesus name may be classified as being backsliden or in disobedience. While water baptism in Jesus name may not be an absolute requirement for salvation according to some Greek interpretations of Acts 2:38 it is a command that calls for obedience. Therefore one can conceivably repent, be forgiven, be filled with the Holy Ghost, BUT refuse to be baptized in Jesus name and be lost on the basis of disobedience. Baptism is at the very least the first step of obedience ( Mark 16:16). |
Amazing this is so simple, clearly defined and yet some here scoff at this.
"Either you believe it or reject it"
-Josh McDowell
(fitting here as well as Evidence That Demands A Verdict)
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