Is Baptism necessary for Salvation?
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Notice the group was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus in verse 5, and it wasn't until afterward in verse 6 that the group received the Holy Ghost when Paul laid hands on them.
"And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied."
Also as mentioned in my previous post, being baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus pertains to water baptism. Peter clarified this in Acts 10:47-48:
"Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord."
Peter's words in the above referenced scripture also proves the baptism mentioned in Acts 2:38 is also water baptism.
"And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied."
Also as mentioned in my previous post, being baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus pertains to water baptism. Peter clarified this in Acts 10:47-48:
"Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord."
Peter's words in the above referenced scripture also proves the baptism mentioned in Acts 2:38 is also water baptism.
Brother, that doesn't even mention "baptism". Salvation is by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation from what? Sin, self and Hell! One gets saved by turning from sin/self to Jesus by faith. ALL of salvation takes place in your heart. A blind, deaf, mute, quadriplegic who can't do anything can trust Jesus in his heart. If you try to get saved by any other way it is "works". Back to the thief, He simply said (paraphrased) "I deserve the punishment I'm getting"...."Lord remember me when thou comest to thy Kingdom. By those simple words he showed that he FULLY BELIEVED that he was doomed, that he deserved it, that Jesus was God Almighty, and was his only hope! You say he didn't say all that? Yesseree he did. 
That will get a person saved
That will get a person saved
Saying these things like baptism is a work of man is equal to saying that if a man is driving a truck in a field and he puts a toddler to stand in his lap and put his on the steering wheel that the toddler is driving the truck.
Way to much emphasis on us and our abilities and not enough on the joy of a Father taking his child into his hands.
Way to much emphasis on us and our abilities and not enough on the joy of a Father taking his child into his hands.
Being water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus and receiving the Holy Ghost are both necessary parts of the NT rebirth. This truth is confirmed by the conversion records of all groups of humanity; Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles and individuals such as Paul and the Ephesus disciples. (Acts 2:38-41, 8:12-18, 9:17-18, 10:43-48, 19:1-7, 22:16) Some received the Holy Ghost prior to obedience to water baptism, while others received the Holy Ghost after water baptism in the name of Jesus. What all of these experiences have in common is both water and the Holy Ghost were involved. Consider how they parallel what Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:5.
Paul answered that in Acts 19, "Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him,..." Keep in mind that when John began his ministry of baptizing many had no idea that Jesus was the messiah. And none knew He would die, be buried and resurrect.
Also, prior to Jesus ascending, He said that repentance and remission of sin would be preached in His name beginning in Jerusalem. Therefore no one could have been water baptized in His name prior to that. And as scripture reflects Peter first mentioned the need to repent and be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus for remission of sins on the Day of Pentecost.
Also, prior to Jesus ascending, He said that repentance and remission of sin would be preached in His name beginning in Jerusalem. Therefore no one could have been water baptized in His name prior to that. And as scripture reflects Peter first mentioned the need to repent and be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus for remission of sins on the Day of Pentecost.
Being water baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus for the remission of sins is dependent upon Jesus' sacrifice. If a person asks to be baptized and does not believe and trust in Jesus and His sacrifice, they do nothing but get wet. As Jesus stated in Mark 16:15-16 those who don't believe are damned.
Also, consider what Ananias told Paul concerning baptism and it's purpose:
"And he (Ananias) said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:14-16
Also, consider what Ananias told Paul concerning baptism and it's purpose:
"And he (Ananias) said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:14-16
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Notice what Paul states in verses 3 and 6: Those who were baptized into Jesus were baptized into his death. The old man is crucified with Jesus that the body of sin might be destroyed. (God did that)
"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
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4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. 7 Now the men were about twelve in all.
The baptism "in the name of the Lord Jesus means Paul laid his hands on them by the authority given to him by Jesus. They received the empowering of the Holy Spirit just as those did in Acts 2. THis happened after Paul preached to Jesus just as Peter did to Cornelious, which the Holy Spirit came upon them while Peter was still speaking and he did not lay his hands on them. This was not water baptism in the name of Jesus. The context starts in verses 2, not 5 and 6th.
He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost
Show in God's word that baptism isn't required. That simple.
Your statement doesn't fit.
Baptism is Required
Peter 3: 21.... whereunto even baptism doth also now save us...
John 3:5 .......Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 2;38-....Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22;16... And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Galations 3:26...... For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
KJV Marrk 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
KJV Matthew 3:14... But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15. Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all rightesousness. Then He suffered Him.
KJV Matthew 28:19..... Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:.
Acts 8:12-18: But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.
Acts 19:4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”
John 3; 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
Quote from Billy Graham that is note worthy;
....Also, to clarify I did not say remission of sin takes place at repentance. Scripture makes it clear that it occurs upon obedience to water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus. Each is a step of faith, along with receiving the Holy Ghost, in the process of one's spiritual rebirth
.."Paul explains the doctrinal significance of what occurs when one is baptized.His explanation is found in his letter to those who had already been obedient to the command.
Paul tells the Roman Christians what actually occurred when they were/are baptized; they were baptized into His death. Being buried with Jesus into His death resulted in their sin being destroyed.
Even though Paul explains this concept, the NEW AGE RELIGION TEACHING is......... that water baptism is nothing other than a mere public display.......... And that is so far removed from the truth.
Keep in mind that Satan knows if he can continue to perpetuate that lie ...... he can keep people from entering the kingdom of God. Thus He has proven scripture which says ...in the end times there will be ...great delusions.....they are here.
Conclusion....teaching that baptism is not necessary is violation of Rev. 22;19.... And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Also two other books of the Bible).
yes, they were saved already if not why did Paul in Acts 19: 1 ask
“Did you receive (Greek lambanō ) to take the Holy Spirit when you believed?” (pisteuō )=of the thing believed past tense. What did they believe in? Jesus.
It was the Holy Spirit they did not hear of BUT Jesus they knew.
“Did you receive (Greek lambanō ) to take the Holy Spirit when you believed?” (pisteuō )=of the thing believed past tense. What did they believe in? Jesus.
It was the Holy Spirit they did not hear of BUT Jesus they knew.
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I’m not so sure Jesus and His disciples would have did John’s baptism of repentance. It seems like it’s most likely these would have been baptisms in Jesus name given it was Jesus and His disciples who were doing the water baptisms in John 3.
Repentance and forgiveness of sins being preached in Jerusalem was already happening prior to the ascension, but beginning in Jerusalem the gospel went out to all the nations. I don’t think there is a correlation between Luke 24:47 and it being impossible for someone to be baptized in Jesus’s name prior to the Day of Pentecost.
Repentance and forgiveness of sins being preached in Jerusalem was already happening prior to the ascension, but beginning in Jerusalem the gospel went out to all the nations. I don’t think there is a correlation between Luke 24:47 and it being impossible for someone to be baptized in Jesus’s name prior to the Day of Pentecost.