Acts 2:38

Michael Fisher (mwfisher@CTS.COM)
Tue, 08 Apr 1997 06:59:42 -0700

Michael H. wrote;
Jerry and Michael quote Acts 2:38, some other "Christian" says well
that's not necessary. Who is giving different meaning to the
scriptures.

MWF
Well gee Mike, it looks like Peter is using (if I remember the
terms correctly) the second person singular. He is speaking directly to
those present with him and _them_ some kind of instruction. It's a bit
of reach from the second person singular to a universal all inclusive
rule.

And a similar problem seems to exist even with Acts 1:5. Jesus
is telling the Apostles what will happen to _them_. That passage is
silent on whether or not anyone else will be "baptized with the holy
spirit".

Of course, silly me, I expect people to say what they mean.

Ciao.

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	Michael Fisher, ET1/SS USN ret., law student	


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