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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Re-baptism in Jesus name is absolutely necessary for salvation (Acts 19:1-5)
Acts 19:1-5
Re-baptism is a word that is not in the Bible. However, we are using this word to bring clarity, understanding, and meaning to the actions of the apostle Paul. Paul re-baptizes disciples in the name of the Lord Jesus. This scripture gives us an understanding that once we have found out how one should be baptized, we should correct the situation by baptizing converts correctly – in the name of the Lord Jesus for remission of sins.
One of the things that we find in our religious circles today is that most religious leaders speak highly of Paul and the gospel of Christ. However, they won’t follow the teachings of Paul. They don’t realize that Paul taught and re-baptized believers in the name of the Lord Jesus (Galatians 1:6-12). Some of the best known apostles – Peter and Paul taught the doctrine of Jesus being God “The Christ” and that if we believe, we should repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38).
There are many preachers who do not baptize in Jesus name. Who are they following? Are they following their own philosophies and traditions? (Mark 7:6-13). It’s time for all religious leaders to teach repentance and re-baptize their converts in Jesus name so that they might receive remission of sins and the Holy Ghost/Spirit.
Note: God has given the Holy Spirit before and after baptism in Jesus name. I’m of the opinion that it doesn’t matter how or when we receive the Holy Spirit as long as we receive it. The important thing is that we follow the directions given to us in Acts 2:38. God will give the Holy Spirit wherever, whenever and to whomever he chooses. Paul understood that it was important that we follow the directions of God.
Therefore, Paul gets baptized calling on the name of the Lord. Paul was buried with him, washed in his blood and took on his name by baptism (Acts 22:16). If the baptism in Jesus name is good enough for Paul and the apostles, surely it's good enough today to those believers who believe in the power of his name. The solid rock of Jesus Christ, upon which the church is built, is the baptism in Jesus name and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18).
This is an edited excerpt from my book, "Understanding the Trinity, Three Persons vs Three Manifestations. To order call 1-888-280-7715.
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