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"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized,?"
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The Undeniable Sign
Commentators explain that Peter's question is a powerful appeal to logic. Since God had already given the Gentiles the 'greater' gift of the Holy Spirit—the inner reality of salvation—it was undeniable that they should receive the 'lesser' gift of water baptism, the outward sign. God's visible action settled the debate and demanded a response of inclusion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Can any man forbid water, etc. They have shown that they are favoured in the same way as the Jewish converts. God has manifested himself t…
Can any man forbid the water? (Μητ το υδωρ δυνατα κωλυσα τισ?). The negative μητ expects the answer No. The evidence was in…
19th Century
Anglican
Can any man forbid water . . .—The question was an appeal to the voice of reason. Could the outward sign be refused, when…
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Peter may not have been much of an abstract thinker. But to his great credit he was ready to follow the divine initiative, if only he could be sure…
16th Century
Protestant
Peter answered. Peter reasons from the reality to the sign; for, since baptism is an addition or accompaniment of spiritual grace, he who …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Can any man forbid water The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons: which shows, th…
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The Holy Ghost fell upon others after they were baptized, to confirm them in the faith; but upon these Gentiles before they were baptized, to show …
