Apostolic Life in the 21st Century Why Do Oneness Pentecostals Emphasize Acts 2:38?
Aug 25, 2025
Discover why Oneness Pentecostals emphasize Acts 2:38 as the cornerstone of salvation. Dive into Peter's powerful response and how it encapsulates the New Testament plan. Explore how the early church established its message at Pentecost and why this verse resonates across different contexts. Learn about the unified apostolic message and the theological significance of repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. This engaging discussion also highlights its universal call to believers throughout generations.
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Early Memory Of Acts 2:38
- David K. Bernard recalls memorizing Acts 2:38 as a child and teaching it to his children in a Oneness Pentecostal church.
- The verse functions as an early, formative scripture for members and families in that tradition.
Acts 2:38 As The Gospel Response
- Acts 2:38 summarizes the New Testament response to the gospel in a single, succinct command.
- David K. Bernard argues it captures the essential steps to salvation under the new covenant.
Acts Shows Church Formation And Response
- Acts records how the church was established and how people entered it after Christ's resurrection and ascension.
- Bernard says Acts shows the practical, communal response required after hearing the gospel.