Forgiveness prior to baptism

[Adino]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

You cannot find "preached through faith in the name of Jesus" in Acts 10:43. That is you interpretation of what it says.

Uh,... no. I was speaking of Luke 24:47.

Luke 24:47

And that repentance [eis] remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

If you want to know where I get "through faith in his name" as an understanding for "preached in his name" then go to Acts 3:16 which states:

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

And then to Acts 13:38-39....

Acts 13:38-39

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

We can now go to Acts 10:43....

To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Faith comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). Those who hear the word of God, understand with their heart and are converted to Christ absolutely ARE forgiven (Isaiah 6:10; Matthew 13:15; Mark 4:11-12; John 12:37-40; and Acts 28:23-29). Whoever converts..... receives forgiveness (Acts 10:43).

My point concerning Acts 10:43 was...

The repenting heart returning to God via faith in Jesus Christ absolutely SHALL receive the remission / forgiveness of sins.

I stand by this statement because it is absolutley true.