- Two Baptisms in A.D. 30
- On the Day of Pentecost, both Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 2:1-4) and water baptism (Acts 2:38) were practiced.
- Two Baptisms in A.D. 41
- At the house of Cornelius, Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 10:44) and water baptism (Acts 10:47-48) were observed.
- One Baptism in A.D. 64
- By the time Paul wrote the Ephesians letter in about 64 A.D., only one baptism was in effect, as stated in Ephesians 4:5.
- Nature of Baptisms
- Holy Spirit baptism was administered by Christ (Matthew 3:11), while water baptism, part of the Great Commission, was to be administered by men (Matthew 28:20).
- Conclusion
- Given that only one baptism is mentioned in Ephesians 4:5 and considering the context of the verse, it is argued that the one baptism referred to is water baptism, the only baptism administered by humans.
The Transition of Baptisms
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