I appologise for giving the impression I was adding to the verse. It was never my intention to do so because you'll notive I never quoted the scripture, I only paraphrased it.
Johns baptism was due to be replaced by the baptism commanded by Jesus: Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit. (Mt 28:19) This was the only water baptism having Gods approval from Pentecost, 33 C.E., forward. Some years after 33 C.E., Apollos, a zealous man, was teaching correctly about Jesus, but he had an understanding of only Johns baptism. On this matter he had to be corrected, as did the disciples whom Paul met at Ephesus. These men in Ephesus had undergone Johns baptism, but evidently after its valid performance had ended, since Pauls visit to Ephesus was about 20 years after the termination of the Law covenant. They were then baptized correctly in the name of Jesus and received holy spirit.Ac 18:24-26; 19:1-7.
That Christian baptism required an understanding of Gods Word, and an intelligent decision to present oneself to do the revealed will of God was evident when, at Pentecost, 33 C.E., the Jews and proselytes there assembled, who already had a knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, heard Peter speak about Jesus the Messiah, with the result that 3,000 embraced his word heartily and were baptized. (Ac 2:41; 3:194:4; 10:34-38) Those in Samaria first believed Philips preaching of the good news, and then they were baptized. (Ac 8:12) The Ethiopian eunuch, a devout Jewish proselyte who, as such, also had knowledge of God and the Hebrew Scriptures, heard first the explanation of the fulfillment of these scriptures in Christ, accepted it, and then wanted to be baptized. (Ac 8:34-36) Peter explained to Cornelius that the man that fears [God] and works righteousness is acceptable (Ac 10:35) and that everyone putting faith in Jesus Christ gets forgiveness of sins through his name. (Ac 10:43; 11:18) All of this is in harmony with Jesus command to make disciples . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Those who accept the teaching and who become disciples properly get baptized.Mt 28:19, 20; Ac 1:8.
The case is very different for individuals without any knowledge at all, they would have to get up to speed as it were. They would need enough knowledge to make a qualified and intelligent decision before they could consider baptism. This could take many weeks or even months of teaching to get to know God well enough to want to dedicate their life to him. After all, you wouldn't dedicate your life to a stranger. Baptism is a serious step it sybolises a lifelong dedication do do God's will. It should'nt be entered upon lightly, it should be a very considered and prayerful decision.
Johns baptism was due to be replaced by the baptism commanded by Jesus: Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit. (Mt 28:19) This was the only water baptism having Gods approval from Pentecost, 33 C.E., forward. Some years after 33 C.E., Apollos, a zealous man, was teaching correctly about Jesus, but he had an understanding of only Johns baptism. On this matter he had to be corrected, as did the disciples whom Paul met at Ephesus. These men in Ephesus had undergone Johns baptism, but evidently after its valid performance had ended, since Pauls visit to Ephesus was about 20 years after the termination of the Law covenant. They were then baptized correctly in the name of Jesus and received holy spirit.Ac 18:24-26; 19:1-7.
That Christian baptism required an understanding of Gods Word, and an intelligent decision to present oneself to do the revealed will of God was evident when, at Pentecost, 33 C.E., the Jews and proselytes there assembled, who already had a knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, heard Peter speak about Jesus the Messiah, with the result that 3,000 embraced his word heartily and were baptized. (Ac 2:41; 3:194:4; 10:34-38) Those in Samaria first believed Philips preaching of the good news, and then they were baptized. (Ac 8:12) The Ethiopian eunuch, a devout Jewish proselyte who, as such, also had knowledge of God and the Hebrew Scriptures, heard first the explanation of the fulfillment of these scriptures in Christ, accepted it, and then wanted to be baptized. (Ac 8:34-36) Peter explained to Cornelius that the man that fears [God] and works righteousness is acceptable (Ac 10:35) and that everyone putting faith in Jesus Christ gets forgiveness of sins through his name. (Ac 10:43; 11:18) All of this is in harmony with Jesus command to make disciples . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Those who accept the teaching and who become disciples properly get baptized.Mt 28:19, 20; Ac 1:8.
The case is very different for individuals without any knowledge at all, they would have to get up to speed as it were. They would need enough knowledge to make a qualified and intelligent decision before they could consider baptism. This could take many weeks or even months of teaching to get to know God well enough to want to dedicate their life to him. After all, you wouldn't dedicate your life to a stranger. Baptism is a serious step it sybolises a lifelong dedication do do God's will. It should'nt be entered upon lightly, it should be a very considered and prayerful decision.
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