Q: Baptism in Acts 2:38 — is it required for salvation? No. Acts 10 (Cornelius) shows people receiving the Holy Spirit BEFORE baptism. The gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38 comes after repentance; baptism is commanded but not essential to receiving salvation. Cornelius was saved, Spirit-filled, and speaking in tongues before water baptism.
Q&A — baptism and salvation (Acts 2:38 vs Acts 10)
Acts 2:38: repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:44-48: Cornelius and household received the Holy Spirit while Peter was still speaking — before any baptism. Peter then commanded baptism. The gift of the Holy Spirit = salvation. Cornelius proves baptism is commanded but not a prerequisite for receiving the Spirit. Baptism is important obedience, not a salvation requirement.
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@GMErectheus @abitztony1 @TaylorRMarshall Yes, I hold to scripture. "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." (Acts 2:38) But this does not mean you can baptize an infa...
@GMErectheus @abitztony1 @TaylorRMarshall Yes, I hold to scripture. "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." (Acts 2:3
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