No, they cannot now days and since Acts 10. Acts 10 is a case of miraculous precedent. This is why God chose Cornelius Acts 10:1-8. Notice "9th hour of the day". An angel of God came to Cornelius around 2-3 pm in the late noon. Because of how devout Cornelius was, is probably why God chose this Gentile and sent Peter to use the "key" to open up the kingdom to Gentiles.
I would recite the verses I have already put forth and more if wished so. 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 is clear that no one these days has the miraculous gifts, not any of those gifts. For one to have one miraculous gift means ALL gifts must exist still. Raising people from the dead, healing someone instantly without any doctors or medicine, speaking languages that someone before didn't have a clue about, its all done away now that we have the bible, "that which is perfect".
The only reason for miracles back then was to have testimony that Jesus was Jesus God in the flesh, that He has all power and authority, that He is the only way for us to be saved so long as we obey His commands given to us thorough the gospel.
One is not saved, until they are baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, FOR the remission of sins, AND they will receive the Holy Spirit.
The problem people seem to have is that they think believe is a one time thing. Believe is actually a action word, a verb. You must do it continuously.
How would one do that?
By obeying the gospel.
Remember Jesus said this here in John 14:15 and John 15:14?
Well, the gospel shows tons of scripture of people being baptized. One might say, "well I see that but its not necessary".
But they have huge problems saying that with verses like Acts 2:38 and the word "for" the remission of sins. They do not understand 1 Peter 3:21 and try to twist its meaning. They refuse to accept Mark 16:16.
Mark 16:16 is just one of many verses that "puts the nail in the coffin" on the matter of baptism being necessary.
Notice in that verse the "AND". Believe AND baptized. It is a command to do both for your salvation. the last sentence of Mark 16:16, "who believe not", people try to say "SEE, this means I don't need baptism". It is hogwash that they say that. Obviously, someone who doesn't believe is not going to need to be told to be baptized. So in the last part of the sentence, saying "and not baptized" is not needed cause obviously they don't believe.
There just really is no getting around baptism. It is commanded as a salvation issue for all, to enter into the Lords church Acts 2:47, and be in the one body Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12.
These are the verses I usually state to let one know what the bible says about ones salvation:
Hear the word –
Romans 10:17,
Matthew 7:24-27
Believe the word is true and believe in Jesus –
Hebrews 11:6,
Mark 16:15-16(not faith only),
James 2:24,
John 12:42
Repent of your sins and transgressions –
Acts 2:38,
Acts 17:30-31,
Luke 13:3
Confess Jesus is Lord and Lord of your life –
Matthew 10:32-33,
Acts 8:36-37
Baptism for the repentance, forgiveness of your sins -
- Purpose: Acts 2:38, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 22:16, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 10:48, John 3:5, Luke 7:30. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17 with Galatians 3:27.
- Action: Romans 6:3-5, Acts 8:36-38, Mark 1:9-10, John 3:23
- Infants need not to be baptized - Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:13-15, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 14:12.
Remain faithful until death –
Revelation 2:10
Examples of baptism and conversions:
Jesus’ Baptism –
Matthew 3:13-17
Day of Pentecost –
Acts 2:22 and 36-47
Samaria –
Acts 8:4-13
Ethiopian eunuch –
Acts 8:26-39
Paul (Saul) –
Acts 9:1-20 and 22:6-16
Cornelius –
Acts 10:1-48 and 11:1-18
Lydia –
Acts 16:13-15
Philippian jailor –
Acts 16:23-34
Many Corinthians –
Acts 18:8