The Meaning of EIS in Acts 2:38

It has been said, in certain commentaries, that Acts 2:38's "for the remission of sins" means something else than what it plainly states. Here is what I read in a commentary"'For' (as used in Acts 2:38 'for the forgiveness...') could have two meanings. If you saw a poster saying 'Jesse James wanted for robbery', 'for' could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit a robbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The later sense is the correct one. So too in this passage, the word 'for' signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate the entire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works." The first thing I would like to point out about this particular commentary, is the phrase "'for' (as used in Acts 2:38) *COULD* have two meanings" Did you notice what the commentator gave as the basis for this opinion? It is what is known as "circular reasoning". Because these folks can't accept that this passage says what it means, they interpret the passage based on their interpretations, rather than on the concrete usages, and Dictionary definitions, of such words as "eis." Here is Strong's Definition of eis"for" New Testament Greek Definition: 1519 eis {ice} a primary preposition; TDNT - 2:420,211; prep AV - into 573, to 281, unto 207, for 140, in 138, on 58, toward 29, against 26, misc 322; 1774 1) into, unto, to, towards, for, among The word "eis" is found, according to this reference, 1774 times in the NT. It is translated as the word "into" 573 times, "to" 281 times, and "unto" 207 times. It is translated into the word "for" only 140 times in the NT. This is the word "eis" that "Just Believers" use to say that baptism isn't for remission of sins, but because remission of sins have already taken place. Here is how Saved said it to

Harry"The word *for* in the verse is the Greek word *eis*, which is the same meaning as *because of*, and in this verse that should have been used." -Saved I would like to challenge Saved to show me ONE VERSE in scripture where, without a shadow of a doubt, the word EIS has the same meaning as "because of." Yes, I am challenging Saved to show us what her evidence is for her statement, or for her to be proven here to be a liar. Because I do intend to bring you a wealth of evidence that EIS was never used to mean "because of" in scripture. To say such is a lie, and deceiving. (I will address your shock that I would dare make such a claim at the end of this.) But first, I present my evidence **** The reason I can make this challenge so confidently, is this - In the English, indeed, "for" could mean such as that "Jesse is wanted because he has committed a robbery," Or even that "for the remission of sins" similarly, considering the English only, could mean that "for the remission of sins" meant for the remission of sins that had already happened." HOWEVER in the Greek, the word is NEVER used in such a context. The fact is, there are OTHER words that were used, quite as frequently as eis, that would have the implications that these commentaries have stipulated. Now, I don't claim to be a Greek scholar- but I know how to look things up. Did any of us have to become English majors before we began to be able to effectively use and understand the English language? I should say not. The concept of learning a language is simple- repetition. Hebrews 5:14 those who by reason of use have their senses exercised When there are so many examples of the words, and we look at all the examples, things begin to sink in. And so, I'm going to give you examples- lots of them. And there are plenty more where these came from, if you require. In the book of Acts, I counted 88 occurrences of the word eis translated as "into", the most commonly used English word used to represent EIS. Let us ask ourselves, if in any of these examples, which I have limited, we could say that "eis" meant "because of" something had already happened, as these commentators would like to say of "eis" in Acts 2:38. I GUARANTEE, we will right away begin to see how ridiculous their interpretation of eis is. Remember, their interpretation of eis in Acts 2:38, is that baptism is "because of" remission of sins that had already happened. (I will put all the groups of examples in "***********'s" in case some would rather skim

them) *********** INTO (1519 eis) (1519 is the Strong's Dictionary reference number) Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into (1519 eis) heaven? Why stand you gazing up "because of" heaven "had already happened"? Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into (1519 eis) an upper room, They went up "because of" an upper room "had already happened". Acts 2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into (1519 eis) blood, The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon "because of" blood "had already happened". Acts 2:34 For David is not ascended into (1519 eis) the heavens David is not descended "because of" the heavens "had already happened". Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into (1519 eis) the temple Went up together "because of" the temple "had already happened". Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into (1519 eis) the water, They went down both "because of" the water "had already happened". Acts 9:6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into (1519 eis) the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Arise and go "because of" the city "had already happened". *********** And on, and on, and on, and on the examples of eis as "into" would go. Let's look at some of the occurrences of eis where the English wasn't translated as "into", not necessarily in Acts *********** AGAINST Acts 6:11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against (1519 eis) Moses, and against God.

We have heard him speak words "because of" Moses (had already happened). Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against (1519 eis) the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter "because of" the disciples, went unto the high priest Before you think you have something close there, read this next one Acts 25:8 While he answered for himself, Neither against (1519 eis) the law of the Jews, neither against (1519 eis) the temple, nor yet against (1519 eis) Caesar, have I offended any thing at all. Neither "because of" the law of the Jews, neither "because of" the temple, nor yet "because of" Caeser, have I offended any thing at all. How about if we used "into" or "unto", which are dictionary definitions, would they fit? Neither into/unto the law of the Jews, neither into/unto the temple, nor yet into/unto Caeser, have I offended any thing at all. Now do this with Acts 9:1 (above)Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter into/unto the disciples, went unto the high priest Which fits? Now Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for (EIS- into/to/for/unto/in/on) the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Now what is EIS saying Acts 2:38? But there is more AMONG (1519 eis) Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among (1519 eis) you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God "because of" you OrJesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God " into/to/for/unto/in/on" you I don't think we'd want to say that Jesus was approved of God "BECAUSE OF" what

we've already done! Yet that is what Saved says, WITHOUT SAYING ANY QUALIFICATIONS, the word Eis means! "The word *for* in the verse is the Greek word *eis*, which is the same meaning as *because of*" -Saved Nor do I think we would want to say that Jesus was approved of God "because of" the miracles that He had, past tense, done. He was approved of God because of His righteousness only! And because of that righteousness only, He was approved of God UNTO, TO, and FOR us by miracles. Other examples bear this (into/unto) out very clearly Acts 4:17 But that it spread no further among (1519 eis) the people, That it spread no further because, into, or unto, the people? Into or unto the people is the clear and obvious fear of the Jews here. Acts 14:14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among (1519 eis) the people, crying out, Baranabas and Paul ran in "because of" the people "had happened"? No, Barnabus and Paul ran UNTO the people! Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among (1519 eis) you, not sparing the flock. Grievous wolves enter in "because of" you had happened?? Oh my Lord no, no, no grievous wolves enter UNTO/INTO you! And there are times when you won't be able to recognized them unless you listen carefully to the scriptures, and a little help from someone with the gift of DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS wouldn't hurt either!!! Why would God put such a gift as discernment of spirits in the body, for the body, if the body was able to discern them very well by themselves, thank you very much? It's because the SCRIPTURES the WORD OF GOD warns us1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. More on this later! Where was I? Oh yeah AT (1519 eis) Acts 4:6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at (1519 eis) Jerusalem. Were gathered "because of" Jerusalem "had happened"? No? Were gathered UNTO/INTO Jerusalem! Therefore- baptized UNTO/INTO Remission of sins in Acts 2:38!!!!!! Acts 7:26 And the next day he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have

set them at (1519 eis) one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? And would have set them "because of" one again? Then how can "eis" according to these commentators "could mean because of"??? Acts 8:40 But Philip was found at (eis) Azotus: Philip was found "because of" Azotus? I think Philip would contend he was found because of Jesus, not Azotus!!! :-) Acts 18:22 And when he had landed at (eis) Caesarea, And when he had landed "because of" Caesarea "had happened"? (Preposterous? Oh, I don't know, maybe their helmsman was drunk at the wheel? Good thing they weren't carrying crude oil!) Acts 19:27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at (eis) nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised... Our craft is in danger to be set "because of" nought? I don't think so. Acts 20:14 And when he met with us at (eis) Assos, And when he met us "because of" Assos? Acts 20:15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at (eis) Samos, Another forced landing? No, EIS simply CANNOT mean "because of" in these passages. --BECOME (1519 eis) Acts 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become (1519 eis) the head of the corner. This is the stone which is "because of" the head of the corner? No, "This is the stone which is (into/unto) the head of the corner!!! --BEFORE Acts 22:30 On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before (1519 eis) them.

Brought Paul down, and set him "because of" them? Now, to fit the commentators interpretation of eis in Acts, this would have to mean that the chief captain set Paul down "because of" the "them" had already happened! After all, they say we are baptized because remission of sins has already taken place! --Finally, for EIS anyway, we look at the other places in the book of Acts and see, (I think this time all the places in Acts) where the word eis was translated into this "controversial" English word "FOR", and see if ANY of these instances could possibly mean "because of" Acts 7:5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for (1519 eis) a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. yet he promised that he would give it to him "into/unto" (1519 eis) a possession. FITS! yet he promised that he would give it to him "because of" a possession? Wait a minute He would give it to him "because of" (as in past tense, it was already) a possession? Nope, DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for (1519 eis) to worship, and had come to Jerusalem "into/unto" (1519 eis) to worship. FITS! (well, much better than "because of" would, anyway! Remember- nobody said there would be a word-forword equivalent in English of any Greek word!) and had come to Jerusalem "because of" to worship (as in had already happened, remember!). DOESN'T FIT! Acts 9:21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for (1519 eis) that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? and came hither "into/unto" (1519 eis) that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests. FITS! and came hither "because of" that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests. DOESN'T FIT! You want to know why it doesn't fit? Guess what Greek word "intent" is? It is EIS! Look here, and tell me which one fits and came hither "into/unto" (1519 eis) that "into/unto" (1519 eis), that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? FITS!

ORand came hither "because of" (had happened) that "because of" (had happened), that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? . Sorry, but that- DOESN'T FIT! Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for (1519 eis) a memorial before God. Thy prayers and thine alms are come up "into/unto" (1519 eis) a memorial before God. FITS! Thy prayers and thine alms are come up "because of" a memorial (had already happened past tense) before God. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for (1519 eis) the work whereunto I have called them. Separate me Barnabas and Saul "into/unto" (1519 eis) the work. FITS! Separate me Barnabas and Saul "because of" the work. DOESN'T FIT! The work simply hadn't happened past tense yet! Acts 13:47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for (1519 eis) salvation unto the ends of the earth. I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be "into/unto" (1519 eis) salvation unto the ends of the earth. FITS! I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be "because of" salvation unto the ends of the earth. DOESN'T FIT! Salvation hadn't gone out unto the ends of the earth yet, like they say remission had already happened "for" baptism to take place! Acts 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for (1519 eis) the work which they fulfilled. Did they receive grace from God because of the work they did? Or did they receive grace from God TO DO the work they did? This final example I will give, puts the "because of" people in a real pickle- because if eis could possibly mean "because of" here, then God has given grace to them BECAUSE OF works! Which, of course, would contradict their entire doctrine! Let's see And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God "into/unto" (1519 eis) the work which they fulfilled. FITS! And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God "because of" the work which they fulfilled. ***********

Is the TRUE meaning of EIS starting to sink in yet? I hope so. I think that should be enough for getting the idea. Remember, my challenge is open for anyone to find another instance where EIS means "because of" past tense. Here is your chance to prove me wrong. I'm not being vindicative. This is about telling the truth, or not telling the truth- and then some. Which I'm getting to. But next (to me anyway) is the real clincher. One of the first rules in interpreting a foreign language, is that one must accept the fact that words very seldom have one-to-one relationships regarding definitions. For example the word English word love has some seven semi-equivalent Greek words. The Greek word "Pneuma" in English can mean wind, breath, soul or spirit. But that hardly means that we have the liberty to translate wind as breath in every instance of an English statement. Can you hear a doctor saying- "Check the pulse, get the blood pressure, and time the spirit"? Yet this is PRECISELY what the commentators that I am "commentating" on did when they said that EIS "COULD" mean "because of" (or worse, adamantly said "is the same meaning as *because of*". Their contention is found to be nothing more than the error of thinking that since the English word "for" can mean "because of", then the Greek word that is sometimes translated as "for" can imply all the connotations of "for" also! Let's look at the words that Luke could have used in Acts 2:38, and did use many times elsewhere, that actually do mean "because of", but NEVER "into/unto/in/on" like eis. They are such Greek words as- "hoti", and " gar". *********** 1063 gar {gar} a primary particle;; conj AV - for 1027, misc 28, not tr 12; 1067, 1) for 3754 hoti {hot'-ee} neuter of 3748 as conjunction; demonst. that (sometimes redundant);; conj, AV - that 612, for 264, because 173, how that 21, how 11, misc 212; 1293, 1) that, because, since So let's apply our interpretation test with these words, and see whether "into/unto" or "because of" fits best or at all. All of these occurrences are in Acts (ie, by the writer who wrote Acts 2:38), and all of them were translated into the English "for", and this list does not even come close to exhaustive. Let the evidence speak HOTI (3754) Acts 2:25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: I foresaw the Lord always before my face, "because of" (hoti) he is on my right hand." FITS! I foresaw the Lord always before my face, "into/unto" he is on my right hand." DOESN'T

FIT! Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for (3754 hoti) all men glorified God for that which was done. because of the people: "because of" (hoti) all men glorified God for that which was done. FITS! because of the people: "into/unto" all men glorified God for that which was done. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for (3754 hoti) if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: let them alone: "because of" (hoti) if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought. FITS let them alone: "into/unto" if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for (3754 hoti) his life is taken from the earth. his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? "because of"(3754 hoti) his life is taken from the earth. FITS! his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? "into/unto" his life is taken from the earth. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for (3754 hoti) he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: Go thy way: "because of"(3754 hoti) he is a chosen vessel unto me. FITS! Go thy way: "into/unto" he is a chosen vessel unto me. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 9:16 For (3754 hoti) I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. "because of" (3754 hoti) I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. FITS! "into/unto" I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for (3754 hoti) I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; "because of" (3754 hoti) I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. FITS!

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; "into/unto" I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 11:8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for (3754 hoti) nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. But I said, Not so, Lord: "because of" (3754 hoti) nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. FITS! But I said, Not so, Lord: "into/unto" nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 11:24 For (3754 hoti) he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. "because of" (3754 hoti) he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost. FITS! "into/unto" he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost. Acts 13:41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for (3754 hoti) I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: "because of" (3754 hoti) I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe. FITS! Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: "into/unto" I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 22:15 For (3754 hoti) thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. "because of" (3754 hoti) thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. FITS! "into/unto" thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 22:21 And he said unto me, Depart: for (3754 hoti) I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. Depart: "because of" (3754 hoti) I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. FITS! Depart: "into/unto" I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. DOESN'T FIT! *********** Now GAR (1063) ( which, to me, seems to have been the more likely choice if Luke had wanted to assert a past tense.) Acts 2:25 For (1063 gar) David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

"because of" (1063 gar) David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: FITS! "into/unto" David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for (3754 hoti) he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: DOESN'T FIT! Acts 6:14 For (1063 gar) we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, "because of"(1063 gar) we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place. FITS! "into/unto" we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 7:33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for (1063 gar) the place where thou standest is holy ground. Put off thy shoes from thy feet: "because of"(1063 gar) the place where thou standest is holy ground. FITS! Put off thy shoes from thy feet: "into/unto" the place where thou standest is holy ground. DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:7 For (1063 gar) unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. "because of"(1063 gar) unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: FITS! "into/unto" unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: DOESN'T FIT! Acts 8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for (1063 gar) thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: "because of" (1063 gar) thy heart is not right in the sight of God. FITS! Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: "into/unto" thy heart is not right in the sight of God. DOESN'T FIT! Here's an interesting one, in which both gar and eis are found Acts 8:23 For (1063 gar) I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. "because of" (1063 gar) I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. FITS! "into/unto" I perceive that thou art in (1519 eis) the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of

iniquity. DOESN'T FIT! *********** I could go on, and on with these examples. My challenge is- show me one that contradicts the abundant evidence I have toiled and labored to supply. But the real point is the bottom line- WHY? Why would "Just Believers" like Saved, and others, LIE about such a definition which can be disproven so thoroughly? The answer is simply blindness. 2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: Because that IS what we are talking about when we start talking about Acts 2:38. We are talking about the gospel. What is the gospel? 1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: Is it enough to simply believe the gospel, "Just Believers" contend? The Bible asks the question1 Pet 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, WHAT SHALL THE END BE OF THEM THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of God? IT IS WRITTEN2 Th 1:6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; 7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on THEM THAT know not God, AND THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; DO YOU believe this scripture? Do you believe it Happy Harry? Do you believe it Simon the Likeable? Do you believe it Believer? DO YOU BELIEVE IT SAVED? 2 Th 1:6 Seeing IT IS A RIGHTEOUS THING WITH GOD TO RECOMPENSE TRIBULATION TO THEM THAT TROUBLE YOU 8 IN FLAMING FIRE TAKING VENGEANCE ON THEM THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus

Christ: 9 Who SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION Hello, my name is Steve and pardon me for being so intensely jealous for your souls to be fed the truth about the gospel of Jesus Christ, but I AM incurably addicted to preaching the gospel, which IS the power of salvation 1 Cor 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE UNTO YOU THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 BY WHICH ALSO YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY what I preached unto you, UNLESS YE HAVE BELIEVED IN VAIN. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, HOW THAT CHRIST DIED for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And THAT HE WAS BURIED, AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: HOW do we obey the death, burial, and resurrection, so that we won't be punished with everlasting destruction? Death = Repentance Mark 8:34 Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. Luke 13:3 except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Burial = Baptism Rom 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: Col 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, Resurrection = the Holy Ghost

Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And IF CHRIST BE IN YOU, the body is dead because of sin; but THE SPIRIT IS LIFE because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also QUICKEN YOUR MORTAL BODIES BY HIS SPIRIT that dwelleth in you. This is OBEYING THE GOSPEL, that Peter summed up in Acts 2:38 Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ FOR (EIS- INTO/UNTO) THE REMISSION OF SINS, and ye shall receive the gift of the

Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and BE BAPTIZED, AND WASH AWAY THY SINS, calling on the name of the Lord. Rom 1:16 FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is the power of God UNTO (eis) SALVATION to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: And being unashamed of the gospel, I am unashamed TO OBEY the gospel, and I am neither ashamed or hesitant to discern what the scripture says about them who DO NOT obey this gospel, but rather pervert it. Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. **IF**, as the scripture says 2 Th 1:6 Seeing IT IS A RIGHTEOUS THING WITH GOD TO RECOMPENSE TRIBULATION TO THEM THAT TROUBLE YOU 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on them THAT OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction **THEN** Can there be anything LESS fruitful than disobeying the gospel, and teaching others likewise? If so, pray tell what? And is it un-loving for sounding the alarm, if a wolf is in the sheepfold? And who would I be serving to rather ignore it, or worse yet to pet it and stroke it, and make it feel comfortably at home? Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. And what greater feed can I offer an enemy than the bread of truth which IS the word of God? Tell me, ye who pet, and cuddle, and stroke the wolves in sheep's clothing, and call it the love and compassion of Christ, why do you think the Bible says2 Pet 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as THERE SHALL BE FALSE TEACHERS AMONG YOU, WHO PRIVILY SHALL BRING IN DAMNABLE HERESIES, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And MANY SHALL FOLLOW THEIR PERNICIOUS

WAYS; BY REASON OF WHOM THE WAY OF TRUTH SHALL BE EVIL SPOKEN OF. 2 Pet 2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, SPORTING THEMSELVES WITH THEIR OWN DECEIVINGS WHILE THEY FEAST WITH YOU; 14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, 2 Pet 2:18 For when THEY SPEAK GREAT SWELLING WORDS of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: Why do you think the Bible writers went to such lengths to warn us over and over to beware of false prophets? Did you think they would be easy to spot? Now let me ask you this- how much more evil, than perverting the gospel, would the fruit have to be before you could discern it's nature? Who but a false prophet would ADAMANTLY teach you how NOT to obey the gospel (which is the power of salvation)? What sayeth the scripture? Gal 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of CHRIST UNTO ANOTHER GOSPEL: 7 Which is not another; but THERE BE SOME THAT TROUBLE YOU, AND WOULD PERVERT THE GOSPEL of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, LET HIM BE ACCURSED. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If **ANY** man preach **ANY** other gospel unto you than that ye have received, LET HIM BE ACCURSED. Now, do you believe this scripture? So who here is willing to stand up and act like this scripture, Gal. 1:6-9, MEANS WHAT IT SAYS? Or are you to ashamed to make a stand for the gospel of Jesus Christ, fearing to hurt the feelings of your friends and family? What about Jesus' feelings? Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me 38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. I'm not saying there is no hope for a wolf. Have we not all, at one time or another, been the wolf in the picture? So what makes the difference? The fruit of the Spirit. in particular in this case, the fruit of MEEKNESS TO THE WORD OF GOD.

James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. For some of us have heard the word, and DO it, which speaks to us on this wise James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, AND RECEIVE WITH MEEKNESS THE ENGRAFTED WORD, WHICH IS ABLE TO SAVE YOUR SOULS. 22 BUT BE YE DOERS OF THE WORD, AND NOT HEARERS ONLY, DECEIVING YOUR OWN SELVES. Rev 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. I haven't taken the time to write all this out to be spiteful. I have taken the time for willingness to go to any length to accentuate the gospel plan of salvation, once again, which I am not ashamed of. I've been waiting a long time to hear Saved even mention "obeying" the gospel, but this appears to be one subject she refuses to touch. I'll leave a link to a couple questions I asked her about it. How can one say they aren't ashamed of the gospel, if they can't even answer what it is, and how it is obeyed? I hope and pray that through all this Saved, and others, will see what the true meaning of Acts 2:38 is. 2 Cor 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. That is scripture. John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Dearly belovedMat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. May God bless!