[Siena Dreaming]

Acts 2 and 22 are examples of how the act of baptism symbolized the cleansing that had taken place within.

The action in those cultures was to show the world the regenerative decision that had taken place within.

I understand why the church used it as a PROOF as was done in the first century but regeneration takes place in the heart.

[one Lord one faith one baptism]

tell me where you see the words “symbolized” or something to that effect in either chapter. this is a clear example of you, in your mind, not taking the clear meaning of scripture, but rather believing doctrines taught no where in the scripture. you keep naming forgiveness of sins before the cross, name anyone who had their sins forgiven after the cross without baptism.

[one Lord one faith one baptism]

let’s look for the “symbol” in either verse:

acts 2:38 “and peter said to them “repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”

clearly no symbol there, let’s see what Acts 22 say:

Acts 22:16 “and now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name”

again, no symbol.

maybe your Bible contains the word symbolic in these passages, if so, please tell me what version you use!!