Hemo If your goal is to be born again via the spirit then Romans 10:9+10 confess the saviour from sine and confess Jesus Christ as Lord and that God raised him from the dead and mean it then line your lifestyle up with Gods Word and let
I would also say the answer to that is no. Here is why I say this: In Acts 10:44-48, we see the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles. It tells us in Verse 44 that while Peter was speaking a message that the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. Notice it fell on them that heard the word, not fell on them after they were baptized.
Now look at Acts 10:45. It says that they of the circumcision (That would be the believing Jews), they were astonished. Why? Because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. You see, the Holy Spirit was poured out on them before being water baptized. We know this because Peter says in Verse 47, "Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?"
Did you catch that? Can any man forbid water (Water to baptize them), that these (The Gentiles who the Holy Spirit fell upon), which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? They already receive the Holy Ghost, and now Peter
So the Gentiles now were receiving the Holy Ghost the same way that the believing Jews were. And these Gentiles received the Holy Ghost prior to being water baptized.
My belief is that water baptism comes after salvation and is a public testimony that a person has already received the Holy Spirit, not as a requirement to receive the Spirit. I know water baptism is a very sensitive topic, so before anyone crucifies me for sharing my belief on this, please understand that I am not against water baptism. I myself have been water baptized and I believe a person should be water baptized as a public testimony to others that an inward change has already taken place in their life. In other words, that person has already been born of God's Spirit, and water baptism is an outward testimony that I already have His Spirit in me and I am identifying with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Yes, if you believe in Jesus as your Savior, repent from your sins, and be baptized in water - you will receive the Holy Spirit.
This is Peter instructing us to repent, and be baptized to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
"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."
Apostle Peter was instructed along with the other original Apostles by Jesus:
Matthew 28:19
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
Therefore, Jesus tells us we will receive his Holy Spirit upon being baptized, and in the very next verse he tells us:
Matthew 28:20
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Listen to Jesus, and his Apostles, Jesus tells us if we do - He will always be with us even unto the end of the world.
Those teaching that you don't need to be baptized to receive the Holy Spirit are deceiving themselves and others, and in order to do so, they have to ignore this scripture above, and a lot of other scripture regarding baptism.
Don't trust mankind with your salvation, read your bible and believe in the scripture. God Bless.
no! you recive the spirt when you belive and call upon the name of the lord
Eph 1:13 KJV - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
I think when the Word speaks of Christ coming like a thief
It is referring to be a surprise to those who are not expecting Him to come and that His appearance will be sudden, happened nf very quickly. It won't be a slow descent or take a lot of time. So, all people will see It happen, but most of the world will be shocked, frightened, and aggrieved because they didn't believe in Him not that He would come again (or in their lifetime, if they thought He'd return.)
We are called to be ready and watchful. This goes mean that we are to continue in our faith in Him and know what the Wird says about His second coming. We are to be aware of the prophecies that speak to the end times and view world events through the lens of Scripture. May we al
Be found faithful and living for Christ all the days of our lives here.
"Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."
the word do the work.
I would also say the answer to that is no. Here is why I say this: In Acts 10:44-48, we see the pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles. It tells us in Verse 44 that while Peter was speaking a message that the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. Notice it fell on them that heard the word, not fell on them after they were baptized.
Now look at Acts 10:45. It says that they of the circumcision (That would be the believing Jews), they were astonished. Why? Because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. You see, the Holy Spirit was poured out on them before being water baptized. We know this because Peter says in Verse 47, "Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?"
Did you catch that? Can any man forbid water (Water to baptize them), that these (The Gentiles who the Holy Spirit fell upon), which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? They already receive the Holy Ghost, and now Peter
So the Gentiles now were receiving the Holy Ghost the same way that the believing Jews were. And these Gentiles received the Holy Ghost prior to being water baptized.
My belief is that water baptism comes after salvation and is a public testimony that a person has already received the Holy Spirit, not as a requirement to receive the Spirit. I know water baptism is a very sensitive topic, so before anyone crucifies me for sharing my belief on this, please understand that I am not against water baptism. I myself have been water baptized and I believe a person should be water baptized as a public testimony to others that an inward change has already taken place in their life. In other words, that person has already been born of God's Spirit, and water baptism is an outward testimony that I already have His Spirit in me and I am identifying with His death, burial, and resurrection.
Yes, if you believe in Jesus as your Savior, repent from your sins, and be baptized in water - you will receive the Holy Spirit.
This is Peter instructing us to repent, and be baptized to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
"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."
Apostle Peter was instructed along with the other original Apostles by Jesus:
Matthew 28:19
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
Therefore, Jesus tells us we will receive his Holy Spirit upon being baptized, and in the very next verse he tells us:
Matthew 28:20
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Listen to Jesus, and his Apostles, Jesus tells us if we do - He will always be with us even unto the end of the world.
Those teaching that you don't need to be baptized to receive the Holy Spirit are deceiving themselves and others, and in order to do so, they have to ignore this scripture above, and a lot of other scripture regarding baptism.
Don't trust mankind with your salvation, read your bible and believe in the scripture. God Bless.
Eph 1:13 KJV - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Job 24:14,
Please note: Matthew 24:48-51, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:42-47, Matthew 24:36-39.
It's all in Matthew 24,
Hopefully these scriptures are helpful.
that's why thief is used by the ones who don't or didn't believe OOPS! judgement day has arrived!
It is referring to be a surprise to those who are not expecting Him to come and that His appearance will be sudden, happened nf very quickly. It won't be a slow descent or take a lot of time. So, all people will see It happen, but most of the world will be shocked, frightened, and aggrieved because they didn't believe in Him not that He would come again (or in their lifetime, if they thought He'd return.)
We are called to be ready and watchful. This goes mean that we are to continue in our faith in Him and know what the Wird says about His second coming. We are to be aware of the prophecies that speak to the end times and view world events through the lens of Scripture. May we al
Be found faithful and living for Christ all the days of our lives here.
"Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."
It says so in Rev. 1:7
Rev 1:7
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