Connect Jesus' teaching about water and Spirit with the apostolic response in Acts.
Jesus says no one can see God's kingdom without being born again.
“Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Entrance into the kingdom requires birth of water and Spirit.
Convicted hearers are told to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Ghost.
“Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.”
The promise extends to all whom God calls.
The Samaritans were baptized but still needed to receive the Spirit.
Paul joins washing and renewal by the Holy Ghost under God's mercy.
“According to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
Apostolic Guide gives you a starting point, not a substitute for the text. Read each reference in its surrounding chapter, compare Scripture with Scripture, and let the Bible shape your conclusion.
