by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 12, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Post 25B reports the results of my examination of the grammar of Acts 2:38. More specifically, this post explains my views on The Syntactical Break Interpretation of Acts 2:38. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I know enough NT Greek to know...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 12, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Even though Acts 2:38 teaches the importance of a convert (i.e., believer) undergoing water baptism, in my opinion, there are two very persuasive arguments that support the position that Acts 2:38 DOES NOT support baptismal regeneration. First, the...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 10, 2022 | Baptism
OBSERVATION OF ACTS 2:40-47 Introduction Post 24 reports the results of my observations of Acts 2:40-47. Verses 40-41, 44, and 47 comprise the verses that appear to be the most pertinent to my analysis. The relevant takeaways from Acts 2:40-47 comprise:...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 10, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Posts 23 and 24 comprise the two posts that report the results of my observation of the text, i.e., Acts 2:37-47. Post 23 reflects my observations of Acts 2:37-39. Post 24 reports my observations of Acts 2:40-47. The more relevant takeaways...
by Stephen Belsheim | Dec 10, 2022 | Baptism
INTRODUCTION Post 22B considers the impact the pre-Pentecost events, the Pentecost events, and Peter’s Pentecost sermon have on my study. In summary: (1) In reference to Acts 1:4-8, Jesus’ promise of the upcoming Pentecost event does not appear to confer...
