Don McClain65th St church of Christ 1(NKJV) Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the.

Don McClain 65th St church of Christ

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(NKJV) (NKJV)

Then Peter said to them, Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the of you be baptized in the

name of Jesus Christ for the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the shall receive the gift of the

Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit.


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For several reasons “be baptized”

should not be joined with “for the

remission of sins” to teach baptismal

regeneration.


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Nelson:Nelson: First: the context of the passage demonstrates

that only repentance is connected with the removal

of sin at salvation: (see verse 21). Peter’s next recorded sermon states only repent:

(see 3:19).

Acts 2:21 (NKJV)

And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord

Shall be saved.'


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(37) What (37) What shall we shall we

do?do?(38) (38)

remission remission of sinsof sins

(21) Whoever

calls

(38) Repent and be

baptized

Acts 2:41 (NKJV) Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and

that day about three thousand souls were added to them.


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(see 3:19).

Acts 22:16 (NKJV)

And now why are you waiting? Arise and be

baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the

name of the Lord.'


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and wash and wash away your away your

sins,sins,

Arise and be baptize

d,

calling on the name

of the Lord.'

Acts 9:18-19 (NKJV) . . . and he arose and was baptized. [19] So when he had

received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.


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• Baptized in the name of the Lord – (Acts 2:38, 8:12; 10:47, 48)

• Fulfilling the great commission (Mat 28:18,19; Mark 16:15,16)

• The Romans called upon the name of the Lord when they obeyed gospel Rom 10:11-17 (cf 6:3-17)

Ignores

Ignores Context

Context


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(see 3:19).

Acts 3:19 (NKJV)

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins

may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may

come from the presence of the Lord,


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Acts 2:38(NKJV) Acts 2:38(NKJV)

"Repent, "Repent,

be baptized in the be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ name of Jesus Christ

for the remission of for the remission of sins; sins;

and you shall receive and you shall receive the gift of the Holy the gift of the Holy

Spirit. Spirit.

Acts 3:19 (NKJV) Acts 3:19 (NKJV)

Repent Repent

be converted,be converted,

that your sins may be that your sins may be blotted out, blotted out,

so that times of so that times of refreshing may come refreshing may come

from the presence of the from the presence of the Lord, Lord,

Gal 3:27; Gal 3:27; Col 2:11-13Col 2:11-13


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Nelson:Nelson: Second: Throughout

Acts men demonstrated their faith and salvation

prior to baptism, (cf 10:43-47)

Acts 10:44-47 (NKJV)

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all

those who heard the word . . .


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• Cornelius visited by an angel – (10:1-6)• Peter’s vision – (10:9-16)• Summoned to Caesarea – (10:17-23)• The meeting and reason for it – (10:24-33)

Tell them what THEY MUST DO in “WORDS” – (10:6,22,32,33; 11:1,14-17)

• Peter’s sermon – (10:34-43)• Results – (44-48)

Holy Spirit fell on the “uncircumcised” (44) The circumcised were astonished – (45) Baptism Commanded in “the name of the Lord”

– (47,48)• Consequences of the events – (11:1-18)


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•The Holy Spirit was NOT poured out on the Gentiles to save them –

•Balaam – Numbers Balaam – Numbers 23:523:5

•Balaam’s Donkey – Balaam’s Donkey – Numbers 22:28Numbers 22:28

•Saul prophesied – Saul prophesied – 1 Kings 19:211 Kings 19:21

•Caiaphas - John Caiaphas - John 11:51 11:51


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•The Holy Spirit was NOT poured out on the Gentiles to save them –

•But as a divine proclamation to the Jews that the Gentiles were to be extended salvation on the same terms.

•How could How could we resist we resist God – (11:17)God – (11:17)

•So we told So we told them what them what they must do they must do to be saved to be saved (11:17; (11:17; 10:47,48)10:47,48)


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Mt 28:18-20 Mk 16:15-16

BELIEVED REPENTED CONFESSED BAPTIZEDPENTECOST PENTECOST Repented Baptized

Ac 2:14-41Ac 2:14-41 37-38 38-41

SAMARIA SAMARIA Believed Baptized

Ac 8:5-13 Ac 8:5-13 12 12,13

ETHIOPIAN ETHIOPIAN Believed Confessed Baptized

Ac 8:35-39 Ac 8:35-39 36-37 37 38

SAUL SAUL Baptized

Ac 9,22,26 Ac 9,22,26 22:16

CORNELIUS CORNELIUS Believed Baptized

Ac 10:34-38 Ac 10:34-38 43 48

LYDIA LYDIA Heeded Baptized

Ac 16:13-15 Ac 16:13-15 14 15

JAILOR JAILOR Believed Baptized

Ac 16:30-34 Ac 16:30-34 31 33


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Nelson:Nelson: Third: the soteriological passages

throughout the New Testament do not include water baptism in the salvation experience - (John

3:16; Acts 16:31; Rom 4:10; Eph. 2:2:1-10; 1 Peter 1:18,19).

Thus this verse more clearly reads:

John 3:16; - cf 3:5

Acts 16:31; - cf 32-34

Rom 4:10; - cf 6:3-7

Eph. 2:2:1-10; - cf 5:26

1 Peter 1:18,19 – cf 3:21

Webster:Webster: “theology dealing with salvation especially as effected by Jesus Christ”


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Nelson:Nelson: Third: the soteriological passages

throughout the New Testament do not include water baptism in the salvation experience - (John

3:16; Acts 16:31; Rom 4:10; Eph. 2:2:1-10; 1 Peter 1:18,19).

Thus this verse more clearly reads:

Nelson Perversion

Acts 2:38 “Repent for the remission of sins, and you will receive the gift which is the Holy Spirit;

and let each of you be baptized in the name of

Christ.”


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Nelson:Nelson: Though water baptism does not save or wash away our sins, it is a command that needs to be obeyed speedily after conversion . . .

1 Peter 3:21 (NKJV)

There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a

good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of

Jesus Christ,


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Nelson:Nelson: Though water baptism does not save or wash away our sins, it is a command that needs to be obeyed speedily after conversion . . .

1 Peter 3:21 (KJV)

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now

save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience

toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:


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"For" (as used in #Ac 2:38 "for the forgiveness...") could have

two meanings. If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James

wanted for robbery", "for" could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit a robbery, or is wanted because he has committed a

robbery. The later sense is the correct one. So too in this

passage, the word "for" signifies an action in the past.

Otherwise, it would violate the entire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by

grace and not by works. (Online Bible Millennial Edition Version 1.30 2003)


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Acts 2:38 (NKJV) . . . be baptized in Acts 2:38 (NKJV) . . . be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Compared with - Mt 26:28 28“For1 this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for2 many for3 the remission of sins.

1Gar - a primary particle – translated simply ‘for’ 1027 of the 1067 that it is found.

2Peri - on account of, because of, 3Eis - primary preposition – into,

unto, to, towards, for, among


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Saved By Grace & By Saved By Grace & By WorksWorks

Different kinds of works

• Works of the devil 1 Jn 3:8

• Meritorious works Eph 2:8-9

• Works of the law Gal 2:16; Rom 11:6

• Moral goodness Mt 19:20

• Human righteousness Rom 10:1-3

• Works of Faith – 1 Thes 1:3; Gal 5:6; Jn 6:28-29 (Faith?); Jam 2


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Acts 2:40 (KJV) . . . Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

Philip. 2:12 (NKJV) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

1 Tim. 4:16 (NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.


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GRACE

The Conditionality of GraceThe Conditionality of Grace

GRACE FaithFaith

RepentConfess

Be BaptizedGod’s GoodnessRevelationDeathResurrectionGospel

GRACE

11JOHN 3:16

Ephesians 2:8


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Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most wholesome doctrine and very

full of comfort - The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1972 Edition, p. 55.

James 2:24 (NKJV) You see then that a

man is justified by works, and not by faith

only.


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(KJV) (KJV)

Then Peter said Then Peter said unto them, unto them,

Repent, and be Repent, and be baptized every baptized every one of you in one of you in the name of the name of

Jesus Christ for Jesus Christ for the remission the remission of sins, and ye of sins, and ye shall receive shall receive the gift of the the gift of the Holy Ghost.Holy Ghost.

(NKJV) (NKJV)

Then Peter Then Peter said to them, said to them, "Repent, and "Repent, and

let every one of let every one of you be baptized you be baptized in the name of in the name of Jesus Christ for Jesus Christ for the remission the remission

of sins; and you of sins; and you shall receive shall receive the gift of the the gift of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit.

(ASV) (ASV)

And Peter said And Peter said unto them, unto them,

Repent ye, and Repent ye, and be baptized be baptized

every one of you every one of you in the name of in the name of

Jesus Christ unto Jesus Christ unto the remission of the remission of your sins; and ye your sins; and ye shall receive the shall receive the gift of the Holy gift of the Holy

Spirit. Spirit.


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Acts 2:38 (KJV) Acts 2:38 (KJV)

Then Peter said unto them, Then Peter said unto them,

Repent, Repent, andand be baptized every be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of and ye shall receive the gift of

the Holy Ghost. the Holy Ghost.

RepentanceRepentance BaptismBaptism


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Romans 5:1 “justified by faith”Romans 5:1 “justified by faith”

Acts 17:30 – “All commanded to Acts 17:30 – “All commanded to repent”repent”

Romans 10:10 – “Confession Romans 10:10 – “Confession made unto salvation”made unto salvation”

1 Peter 3:21 – “Baptism saves us”1 Peter 3:21 – “Baptism saves us”

FaithFaith RepentanceRepentance ConfessionConfession BaptismBaptism

Blood of Jesus


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Believe the Bible – Not men! Examine everything the Bible has

to say about a subject. The Bible does NOT contradict

itself. To do what Peter told those on the

day of Pentecost to do will make one today the same thing it made them:

• Forgiven sinner – Acts 22:16

• A member of the Lord’s church – Acts 2:47

• A child of God – Gal. 3:26,27

• Saved – 1 Peter 3:21

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