| Examples of Conversion New King James Version is quoted Notice that each account of conversion involves baptism. | Pentecost | Acts 2:14-41 | 38 "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." | | Samaritans | Acts 8:5-13 | 12 "But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done." | | Ethiopian Eunuch | Acts 8:35-39 Notice the example of a confession The text suggests that there was enough water to completely immerse the eunuch | 35 "Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at the Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, 'See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?' 37 Then Philip said, 'If you believe, with all your heart, you may.' And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.' 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him." | | Saul (Paul) | Acts 9:1-18 | 18 ". . . and he arose and was baptized." | | Cornelius | Acts 10:34-48 | 48 "And he [Peter] commanded them to be baptized." | | Lydia | Acts 16:13-15 | 15 "And when she and her household were baptized . . . ." | | The Philippian Jailer | Acts 16:25-33 | 33 ". . . And immediately he and all his family were baptized." | | Corinthians | Acts 18:8 | 8 ". . . And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized." |
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