The New Birth

The apostolic response to the gospel includes repentance, water baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost.

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Luke 23:39–43Jesus grants mercy to the thief before the new-covenant gospel is preached after the resurrection.Luke 24:46–47The risen Christ connects the completed gospel to repentance and remission preached in his name.John 3:3–5Jesus teaches a new birth involving water and Spirit.Acts 2:37–38The first post-resurrection gospel appeal receives an apostolic response of repentance and Jesus-name baptism.Acts 2:38The apostolic response joins repentance, Jesus-name baptism, forgiveness, and the Holy Ghost.Acts 8:16Samaritan believers were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.Acts 10:48Gentile believers who received the Holy Ghost were still commanded to be baptized in the Lord's name.Acts 19:5People previously baptized under John's ministry were baptized in Jesus' name.Titus 3:5Salvation is described through washing and renewal by the Holy Ghost.

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What about the thief on the cross?The thief died before the new-covenant gospel response was commanded and preached after Christ's death and resurrection.

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