steelbender
Puritan Board Freshman
hey all, I had a unexpected issue come up in an elders meeting last night. We have been discussing ideas on possible changes to the process of becoming members of our church (independent & nondenominational). One elder disagreed with the requirement of baptism for membership. He believes that the apostolic calls to "repent and be baptized" in acts 2:38 is referring to the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Not in a charismatic way, but referring to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that saves.
He maintained that nowhere is water baptism required.
Any thoughts?
Edit...Guess I should have put this in the 'baptism' section.
He maintained that nowhere is water baptism required.
Any thoughts?
Edit...Guess I should have put this in the 'baptism' section.