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When I was baptized in the Spirit, I got a pretty good clue.
To be saved -- 1 Corinthians 15: 1-3 -- believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of God -- that He died on the cross, that He was buried and that He rose from the dead on the 3rd day -- according to Scripture. Believe in your heart and confession unto salvation.
I think before we accept Jesus as our load and savior we first must to know him and understand him (Romans 8, Hosea 6:6, Romans 10:1-3) It's like a young couple if Billy really loves Sarah, Billy will take time to get know him more, understand her fears, issues, hobbies. Same Goes with God, before we can serve him or accept him, we must first learn !!! 
@Obina3 -- well -- you're equating spiritual life / relationship to God through Jesus Christ // with physical life / relationships. They are not the same or based on the same things.
The Holy Spirit is the one who convicts us of our need For salvation. Then we respond - at some point - by accepting His as our personal Lord and Savior.. And Then the person Will have the desire To get to know God more and more.
In John we learn about Nicodemus -- he'd been confused about what being born-again was all about. Everyone is born Physically. -- but we need to be born-again -- spiritually born in order to Have the desire to get to know God and to follow Him / His word.
The Holy Spirit is the one who convicts us of our need For salvation. Then we respond - at some point - by accepting His as our personal Lord and Savior.. And Then the person Will have the desire To get to know God more and more.
In John we learn about Nicodemus -- he'd been confused about what being born-again was all about. Everyone is born Physically. -- but we need to be born-again -- spiritually born in order to Have the desire to get to know God and to follow Him / His word.
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Acts 2.38 is not about that . Its about the repentence of Israel and thier rejection and killing of their messiah . This is the transitional phase of Acts in a book of 28 chapters . Notice Peter doesn't say anything about faith ect .
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Sorry this is complete nonsense.
Thanks for the well thought out response. Why do you think Acts 2.38 is the plan of salvation today ? When you get to Paul's epistles there is not one mention of the Order given by Peter( to Israel.) anywhere. Acts is transitional not prescriptive.
Is Luke 9.6 the gospel today ?
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Acts was written between 70 and 90 AD. More than half a century after Jesus was resurrected and ascended. More than half a century after the first Pentecost.
How long does the "transition" continue? Do you have any scripture that says everything that is practiced in Acts is supposed to stop after some point?
Paul and repentance? Peter and faith? Are you kidding?
1Pet 1:6; In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,
1Pet 1:7; that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
1Pet 1:8; whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
1Pet 1:9; receiving the end result of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
2Pet 1:5; But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
2Pet 1:6; to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,
2Pet 1:7; to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
1Pet 1:21; who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
1Pet 5:9; Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
2Pet 1:1; Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
The very name of the book "Acts" or "Actions of the Apostles" indicates there are "acts/works/deeds" to be done.
Does Paul mention repentance?
Rom 2:4; Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
2Cor 7:9; Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing.
2Cor 7:10; For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.
2Tim 2:25; in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,
Heb 6:1; Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Heb 6:6; if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.
Heb 12:17; For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.
There are more verses than these, I'm leaving some out.
..and while the word "repent" isn't specifically mentioned in some verses, it is inferred what happens to people who do not repent.
1Cor 6:9; Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,
1Cor 6:10; nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Gal 5:19; Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
Gal 5:20; idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
Gal 5:21; envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
I honestly don't know what Bible you read.
Luke 6:46; "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?
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Everything mentioned in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are still the same gospel that they always were.
2Cor 11:4; For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!
Gal 1:6; I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,
Paul didn't preach a "different" gospel than Jesus. But even even he would have, Paul isn't your Savior, your Lord or your God.
1 Corinthians 15 1-4 "Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the Gospel ....vs 2 by which also you are saved...vs 3 That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures , vs 4 and that He was buried, and tht He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, " No mention here of baptism or speaking in tongues or anything else needed 'to be saved'.
And Romans 10:9-10 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." vs 10 "For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." notice "you will be saved". again, no mention here of baptism, or speaking in tongues or anything else needed 'to be saved'.
And Romans 10:9-10 "that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." vs 10 "For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." notice "you will be saved". again, no mention here of baptism, or speaking in tongues or anything else needed 'to be saved'.
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Over 70 verses in the New testament tell us to be Baptized.
Mat_3:6 and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mat_3:13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
Mat_3:14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?"
Mat_3:16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
Mat_20:22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able."
Mat_20:23 So He said to them, "You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father."
Mar_1:5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
Mar_1:8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Mar_1:9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Mar_10:38 But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
Mar_10:39 They said to Him, "We are able." So Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;
Mar_16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Luk_3:7 Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luk_3:12 Then tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Luk_3:21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.
Luk_7:29 And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luk_7:30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.
Luk_12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!
Joh_3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized.
Joh_3:23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
Joh_4:1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
Act_1:5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
Act_2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Act_2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
Act_8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.
Act_8:13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.
Act_8:16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Act_8:36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?"
Act_8:38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.
Act_9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.
Act_10:47 "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
Act_10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
Act_11:16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
Act_16:15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." So she persuaded us.
Act_16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.
Act_18:8 Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
Act_19:3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
Act_19:4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus."
Act_19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Act_22:16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'
Rom_6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
1Co_1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
1Co_1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
1Co_1:15 lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name.
1Co_1:16 Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.
1Co_10:2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
1Co_12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
1Co_15:29 Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?
Gal_3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Mat_3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Mat_20:22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able."
Mat_20:23 So He said to them, "You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father."
Mat_21:25 The baptism of John—where was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Mar_1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mar_10:38 But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
Mar_10:39 They said to Him, "We are able." So Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;
Mar_11:30 The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
Luk_3:3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,
Luk_7:29 And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luk_12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!
Luk_20:4 The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?"
Act_1:22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection."
Act_10:37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
Act_13:24 after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Act_18:25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Act_19:3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
Act_19:4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus."
Rom_6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Eph_4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
Col_2:12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
1Pe_3:21 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
Now lets say for sake of argument, it isn't required to be saved. The Bible tells us literally dozens of times to do it. Why would you not do it?
Why would anyone evangelize not doing it? Why would anyone advocate for anyone not to be baptized? It's almost like they don't want anyone to be baptized.
Mark 16:16; He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Acts 2:38; Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
1Pet 3:21; 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
Mark 11:30; The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
Mat_3:6 and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mat_3:13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
Mat_3:14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?"
Mat_3:16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
Mat_20:22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able."
Mat_20:23 So He said to them, "You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father."
Mar_1:5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
Mar_1:8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Mar_1:9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Mar_10:38 But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
Mar_10:39 They said to Him, "We are able." So Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;
Mar_16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Luk_3:7 Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luk_3:12 Then tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Luk_3:21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.
Luk_7:29 And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luk_7:30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.
Luk_12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!
Joh_3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized.
Joh_3:23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
Joh_4:1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
Act_1:5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
Act_2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Act_2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
Act_8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.
Act_8:13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.
Act_8:16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Act_8:36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?"
Act_8:38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.
Act_9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.
Act_10:47 "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
Act_10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
Act_11:16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
Act_16:15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." So she persuaded us.
Act_16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.
Act_18:8 Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
Act_19:3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
Act_19:4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus."
Act_19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Act_22:16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'
Rom_6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
1Co_1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
1Co_1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
1Co_1:15 lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name.
1Co_1:16 Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.
1Co_10:2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
1Co_12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
1Co_15:29 Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?
Gal_3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Mat_3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Mat_20:22 But Jesus answered and said, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to Him, "We are able."
Mat_20:23 So He said to them, "You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father."
Mat_21:25 The baptism of John—where was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Mar_1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mar_10:38 But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
Mar_10:39 They said to Him, "We are able." So Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;
Mar_11:30 The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
Luk_3:3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,
Luk_7:29 And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luk_12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!
Luk_20:4 The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?"
Act_1:22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection."
Act_10:37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
Act_13:24 after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Act_18:25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Act_19:3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism."
Act_19:4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus."
Rom_6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Eph_4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
Col_2:12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
1Pe_3:21 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
Now lets say for sake of argument, it isn't required to be saved. The Bible tells us literally dozens of times to do it. Why would you not do it?
Why would anyone evangelize not doing it? Why would anyone advocate for anyone not to be baptized? It's almost like they don't want anyone to be baptized.
Mark 16:16; He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Acts 2:38; Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
1Pet 3:21; 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
Mark 11:30; The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
What does the date have to do with what we are discussing. They had only the OT . Its a record of the ACTS of the apostles. Peter doesn't even know about gentile conversion until Cornelius. He's not preaching the gospel of grace . We don't get that message till Paul .
There not preaching the Gospel of the death ,burial and resurrection. No message about Jesus dying for their sins is even remotely on their minds in the Gospel they are preaching in Luke 9.6
Paul is saying " than the one in which they recieved. The one they recieved was 1 cor 15.1-4 . Which the disciples are not preaching in Luke 9.6
How could they have been preaching the death, burial and resurrection if they never understood until After the resurrection?
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