tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271278840027815581.post6464512890336225471..comments2023-08-18T04:50:39.762-07:00Comments on robertatforsythe: The neverendum livesrobertatforsythehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316299884670781392noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271278840027815581.post-45413623777943674652014-10-22T02:54:19.482-07:002014-10-22T02:54:19.482-07:00SAVED WITHOUT BAPTISM JUST LIKE THE THIEF ON THE C...SAVED WITHOUT BAPTISM JUST LIKE THE THIEF ON THE CROSS? BY STEVE FINNELL<br /><br />Those who want to be saved like the thief on the cross evidently believe they can also be saved without receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />The thief was not baptized in water and he also had not been born of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />John 7:39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.(NKJV)<br /><br />The Holy Spirit was given on the Day of Pentecost after the ascension of Jesus into heaven. (Acts 1:5-11) (Acts 2:38)<br /><br />Was the thief saved? Yes, he was. Can we who are living under the New Covenant be saved like the thief? No, we cannot.<br /><br />John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (NKJV)<br /><br />Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved...(NKJV) <br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.comSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.com