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Were Jewish, Greek, and Gentile converts adults only?
When Luke speaks of Jews', Greeks', and Gentiles' conversions, does he refer to men and women only (an adult population), or could his words also include children?
Conversion of Jews and Greeks
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baptize with fire [duplicate]
Matthew 3:11 "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and ...
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Does Matthew 28:19 involve a spoken baptismal formula?
Is there anything in the text of Matthew 28:19 that teaches we should speak a baptismal formula before baptizing someone? While I think it's good practice, is a spoken formula taught anywhere in the ...
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Does Peter personify water in Acts 10:47?
As Peter spoke the word to Cornelius and his household, they received the Holy Spirit:
Then answered Peter, `The water is any one able to forbid, that these may not be baptized, who the Holy Spirit ...
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What is “righteousness” in Matthew 3:15?
After John the Baptist objects to Jesus coming to him for baptism, He replies:
Matthew 3:15 NASB
But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to ...
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What does it mean to be baptized “with fire”? Matthew 3:11 [duplicate]
Matthew 3:11 NASB:
“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy ...
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compare / contrast Jesus' baptism with John's [closed]
Jesus' baptism with the Spirit is compared/ contrasted on purpose by John. What is his purpose in doing so?
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Acts 1:5 versus Acts 2:4: Being baptized versus being filled with the Holy Spirit
Luke uses βαπτισθήσεσθε (NASB: “you will be baptized”) in Acts 1:5 and then uses ἐπλήσθησαν (“and they were filled”) in Acts 2:4. Is there a reason for the change in verbs used to describe the baptism ...
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Translation of 1 Peter 3:21 and baptism
συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς ἐπερώτημα εἰς Θεόν
Can this phrase from 1 Peter 3:21 be translated as "the request addressed (by God) to a good conscience in God." meaning that God demands baptism from every man ...
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What does Scripture mean by the “doctrine of baptisms” in Hebrews 6:1-2?
What does Scripture mean by the "doctrine of baptisms" in
Hebrews 6:1-2 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation
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Why did Jesus - not baptize?. John 4:2
John 4:2 (NASB)
2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),
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Would men include boys in the New Testament?
"Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation
under heaven"
- Acts 2:5, NASB
Men translates Aner (Strong G435) which means Male according to Greek lexicons.
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Will Jesus Baptize us with the Holy Spirit or with holy wind in Mk 1:8, Mtt 3:11, Lk 3:16, and Jn 1:33?
In Mark 1:8, Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, John the Baptist declares that Jesus will baptize people in the Holy Spirit.
For example, Matthew 3:11 says,
“I indeed baptize you with water ...
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What is the object which “saves” in 1 Peter 3:21? and is it's context connected to v. 16 conscience
I am looking for a contextual answer on the meaning of v. 21, particularly what is the object that "Saves" (is it the figure of the flood? the obedience in the figure of the flood? is it baptism it ...
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How do the waters of Noah's flood correspond to baptism (1 Peter 3:21)?
In the NIV and the Berean Study Bible (apparently the most literal Bible translation according to its website) versions, 1 Peter 3:21 reads:
"and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you ...
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In Matthew 3:6 was Jesus' interview with John the baptizer modeled after rabbinic protocols for proselyte baptism?
I notice that 2nd temple period Jewish water ablution/baptism for proselytes involved certain protocols, such as:
..Our Rabbis taught: If at the present time a man desires42 to become a proselyte, he ...
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Why does Matthew 28:19 say “in the name” and then proceed to give three names?
If written out in full would this verse read "in the name of the Father, and in the name of the Son, and in the name of the Holy Spirit"? Or is there some other reason apart from trimming obviously ...
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What does “baptism now saves you” mean in 1 Peter 3:21
What does baptism now saves you mean in
1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the
removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good
conscience—through the ...
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach baptismal regeneration?
20Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
21The like ...
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Why are forms of the word 'βάπτισμα' transliterated as 'baptism, baptize,' instead of being translated?
Mark 16:16,
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." (KJV)
Is the word "baptized" in the English translations really a translation? I was ...
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Why were Peter and John needed to lay hands on Samaritans when Philip was there?
Acts 8 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached
Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto
those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the ...
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Paul was not sent to baptize?
For Christ sent me not to baptize,
but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of
Christ should be made of none effect (1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV).
On page 94 in the Thayer's ...
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In 1 Corinthians 10:1 is the cloud that covered the cloud that led and vice versa?
NIV 1 Corinthians 10:1 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the
fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the
cloud and that they all passed through the sea.
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Why did John object to baptizing Jesus? (Matthew 3:13-15)
Matthew 3:13-15 (NRSV)
13 "Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized
by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be
baptized by you, and do you come to ...
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What does it mean that Apollos only knew the “baptism of John?” Acts 18:25
Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he ...
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Is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5 the “baptized by one Spirit” of 1 Corinthians 12:13?
Given the many different types of water baptism in the New Testament -
that of John the Baptist - that of Jesus himself - that of the early church in Acts chapter two - and what we know of Pharisaic ...
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John 1:31 Why did John think that baptism with water was a condition for Christ to be revealed to Israel?
31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel,
therefore am I come baptizing with water.
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Is it Paul or Luke that is speaking in Acts 19:5?
Is it Paul or Luke that is speaking in Acts 19:5?
ἀκούσαντες δὲ ἐβαπτίσθησαν εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ. [Acts 19:5, SBL Edition]
John Gill would say it's Paul:
these are the words of the ...
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Was the baptism by Jesus' disciples representing repentance? John 3:26
Matthew's gospel says that John's baptism was for repentance but Jesus would baptize in Holy Spirit and fire:
Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me
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Rebaptism in Acts 19
In Acts 19, we read:
19:1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the inland regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples there 19:2 and said to them, “Did you receive the Holy ...
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1 Peter 3:21 - What does “an appeal to God for a good conscience” mean?
There seems to be only one verse in the New Testament that directly says what baptism is, spiritually: 1 Peter 3:21. But the critical phrase is translated in many different ways:
Baptism, ... now ...
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In light of scriptures regarding baptism, does the New Testament teach that it is necessary for one to be saved? [closed]
'Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'
Acts 2:38
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Did household conversions recorded in the Bible include teenagers and children? [closed]
There is no evidence of teenager or child baptisms in the New Testament.
All candidates are adults.
However, the book of Acts and 1 Corinthians mention the conversion of the entire household of ...
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Is Paul receiving the baptism of The Holy Spirit (in Acts 9:17-19) OR is something else happening here?
In Acts 9:17-19, I'm not seeing that the text itself ever says that Paul received the Holy Spirit. If you disagree, please do (I'm hoping to get some clarity).
I'm seeing that it says Ananias tells ...
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Acts 22:16 - Is “washing away your sins” linked to baptism or calling on the Lord?
In Acts 22, Paul is recounting his conversion, and uses the phrase
Having arisen, be baptised and wash away your sins, calling on His name.
ἀναστὰς βάπτισαι καὶ ἀπόλουσαι τὰς ἁμαρτίας σου, ...
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What is the “baptism of John” described in Acts 18:25?
Acts 18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. 26 And he began to ...
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Why was Jesus baptized?
Matthew 3:16 (KJV) 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and ...
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What was the historical and cultural context of baptism in the time of Christ?
Throughout the New Testament, beginning with John the Baptist, the concept of baptism is portrayed historically with minimal explanation for what it is or why it is happening. This is continued ...
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What is meant in 1 Peter 3:21 when it says “baptism now saves you”
In 1 Pet 3:21 it says (NASB, emphasis added):
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt
from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the
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Was baptism practiced by first-century Jews?
In Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus is baptized by John. Is baptism a Jewish practice?
Based on Jesus the Phoenician baptism used to be practiced by Canaanites, not Jews. Is this claim true or false?
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What does it mean to be baptised for the dead? [duplicate]
1 Cor 15:29 (NASB) Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?
What is the interpretation of this verse? I am ...
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Is Jesus Christ the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
Is the “name” of the Lord singular or collective in meaning?
Matt 28:19 (KJV)
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...
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In Matthew 28:19 does the Holy Spirit have a name?
Does the Holy Spirit have a name? In Matthew 28:18-19 says:
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of ...
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Who is the referent of 'us' (ἡμῖν) in Matthew 3:15 if not merely Jesus and John?
Matthew 3:15 reads (emphasis mine):
ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτόν· ἄφες ἄρτι, οὕτως γὰρ πρέπον
ἐστὶν ἡμῖν πληρῶσαι πᾶσαν δικαιοσύνην. τότε ἀφίησιν αὐτόν (NA28).
But Jesus answered ...
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What is the baptism of fire?
In Luke 3, some are wondering if John the Baptist could be the Christ. He denies this claim like so:
John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the ...
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Who believes, is baptized, and is saved in Acts 16?
Acts 16 tells two accounts of Philippians being saved under the preaching of Paul. First is a woman named Lydia:
One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of ...
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What were the Corinthians doing when they “baptized on behalf of the dead”?
In the very center of an argument about the general resurrection, which the Corinthians questioned, Paul says:
Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead ...
