This may not only explain Acts 2:38 (viz., that Peter spoke of both reality and picture, though only the reality removes sins), but also why the NT speaks of only baptized believers (as far as we can tell): Water baptism is not a cause of salvation, but a picture; and as such it serves both as a public acknowledgment (by those present) and a public confession (by the convert) that one has been Spirit-baptized. Universalism is now true! Featured Acts 2:38 and the baptism in the Spirit. Therefore, all … Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding. We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! "THE BOOK OF ACTS" Baptism For The Remission Of Sins (2:38) ... My view is decidedly against the idea that Peter, Paul, or any one in the New Testament taught baptism as essential to the remission of sins or the means of securing such remission. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.--Apply the same Protestant rule used in Acts 2:38 & Mark 16:16 to John 3:5 Congratulations! You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer. She caught the man in the Act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled: Stop! Acts 2:38! Of the controversial phrase he stated: “The purpose of the shedding of his blood of the New Covenant was precisely to remove (forgive) sins” (210; emphasis added). Acts 2:38 A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church Services , when she was startled by an intruder. Even the renowned Baptist scholar, A. T. Robertson, who attempted to twist Acts 2:38 into conformity with his personal theological agenda, was forced to surrender his position when discussing Matthew 26:28. You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer. This is an "incomplete" thesis known as a "syllabus." It is a precursor to the thesis I would have likely written if I had gone on to do a second degree at Calvary Theological Seminary.
Baptist Christian Forums. Question from a Site Viewer I am writing in regards to your explanation of “eis” in Acts 2:38.This is the same preposition used in Matthew 26:28; Mark 1:3,4; Luke 3:3 and 24:47 (in the four oldest Greek manuscripts) and is the same expression “eis aphesin hamartian” meaning “for or with a view to dismissal of sins.
Your voice is missing! Your voice is missing! Acts 2:38 KJV: Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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