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Baptism and Holy Spirit

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There are two distinctions: Water Baptism and Baptism of the Holy Spirit. One is an outward expression of an inner rebirth. Baptism of the Holy Spirit is effectual for the salvation of a person. Regeneration precedes faith.
 
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This thread is being closed for now. This thread is in the BAPTIST forum, which mean posts in this forum need to comply with Baptist beliefs. The Statement of Purpose includes this:
  • The Believers Baptism (credo baptism) - We believe that baptism should be by immersion and that it is an outward symbol of of an inward change that has already occurred.
Most Baptists do not believe there is a separate Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and that it occurs with belief which is made possible by the Holy Spirit when drawing us to God. Water baptism is the outward indication of an inner change.
 
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