The Ephesian disciples, rebaptism, and the laying on of hands
Claim examined: Baptism and conversion
Scriptural Answer
Deborah you are mistaken once again... Their belief included their obedience to the gospel... They did not receive the Holy Spirit until AFTER they were baptized... Here is the proof in Acts 19:1-6: "1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and [b]finding certain disciples[/b], 2 He said unto them, [b]Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed[/b]? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 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 [b]When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus[/b]. 6 And [b]when Paul had laid his hands upon them[/b], [font color=red]the Holy Ghost came on them[/font]; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied." They receive the Holy Spirit AFTER they were baptized, and not when they had "faith only" as you assert...
KJV Scriptures Used
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