The bible does not say such. The bible states the gospel from adam until the end of time is faith in Christ. What you are teaching here is a different gospel. And I suggest you look at Gal 3 for the warning paul gave you who think we need to earn our salvation by works of the flesh.
1. There is no baptism in this saying of Jesus, If there was, Jesus would have told nicodemus, That God so loved the workd, whoever believes AND IS BAPTISED shall never die but has eternal life.
2. This does not prove your case. This is ONE example of what happened when people got saved
3. Peter told EVERYONE to repent. He only told a certain group to be baptised. The people who were baptized were baptised BECAUSE they received the gift of the spirit, because they HAD remission of sin already.
4. This was a sign to peter, because peter could not believe gentiles could be saved and given the same gifts as he received. This again is not the norm
5. Again, A sign, Not the norm, Look up in the bible Every time God changed, things like this occured. And quickly faded, because their was enough proof that this was real.
What you have done is added works to the gospel of Grace, Which pauls calls a false gospel. Like your brother waggles has done.
I have not looked to see how many charismatic believers have called you out on it, This is leaning me to believe they all believe the same, which (if true) means speaking in gifts is the LEAST of their problems. And we need to share with you (them) the gospel and not worry about these gifts,
It would be great to see actual scriptures that backup your interpretation.
1. Jesus said a man must be born of water and Spirit to enter Heaven.
2. It is not normal for God to use different ways for individuals or groups to be saved. God's word will always and does confirm itself. If what you say is true, judgment day will be very interesting.
3. Not so. Peter said repent, and be baptized EVERYONE of you in the name of Jesus for the remission of sin and
ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. NOTICE: No comment about already receiving the gift. He said ye shall (future tense)
4. No. This occurred to show that all groups of people were to follow the example first presented to the Jews on the Day of Pentecost. All of mankind is made up of these groups; Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans. (half Jew-Half Gentile)
5. I disagree again. The disciples at Ephesus again were shown and followed the 3 things commanded after belief in Jesus' sacrifice.
This account debunks your belief that the Jewish, Gentile, an Samaritan experiences are only recorded to show they are included in God's salvation plan. The account depicts no specific group, but rather individuals receiving and acting upon the same message given by Peter.
6. The evidence of tongues at the infilling of the Holy Ghost differs from the Spiritual gift of tongues explained by Paul in 1 Corinthians. One provides evidence of the infilling providing a means of communicating with God's Spirit. The other is a gift given and interpreted for edification of the church body.
Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom which he then presented on the Day of Pentecost. I could see you objecting to one not following commands in the Word; however, you disparage those who accept and act in obedience to the Word.
Very confusing.