Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Badejo
|
Hi ya, Jason. Some would say that although Simon was wrong in attempting to purchase the ability to impart some aspect of the Spirit, this shortcoming had no bearing on his condition as a believer. Others would question whether he ever truly had faith in something other than the exhibition of signs and wonders. If Simon truly had faith in Christ, then he was saved. If his faith was ultimately in something other than Christ, then he was not.
My question deals with those who truly do have a genuine faith in Christ and who are baptized. I would consider ALL these as being saved. In fact, I consider ALL who truly believe as saved in the eyes of God even before they are baptized - How this does not contradict what I've said earlier I will explain after a while.
Again, for those who believe 'baptism saves'.... will you agree that ALL who truly believe and are baptized ARE SAVED whether or not they have spoken in tongues?