Learning to cast your care upon the Lord

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Learning to cast your care upon the Lord-- Kenneth E. Hagin.

I started out in the ministry as a young Southern Baptist boy preacher. I got the revelation of divine healing on the bed of sickness, and I was healed. In the early days of my ministry, I was pastor of a community church, a country church. Nearly everyone in the whole community came to church.

 In April 1937, I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and spoke in other tongues.

In those days when a person received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and spoke in other tongues, he was ostracized by the denominational churches. On the other hand, I know many pastors who received the baptism of the Holy Ghost and still continued to pastor their churches. In fact, many of these pastors led their congregations into the baptism in the Holy Ghost. Most of the people in my church also received the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Do you know what I found out when I began to fellowship with these Pentecostal people? I found out that they knew more about the Holy Ghost than I did, but that I knew more about faith than they did. We make a mistake when we think we can’t learn from others.

So I switched over and started pastoring a Pentecostal church. I didn’t know church problems existed until I got into a Full Gospel church! We didn’t have any problems at all in that denominational community church I had previously pastored. If a fellow was ever tempted to worry, I was tempted to worry about this Full Gospel church I was pastoring!

Here I was, just a twenty-one-year-old boy, and I was the pastor of a church that was twenty-three years old. There were people in that church who had had the baptism of the Holy Ghost and had been talking in tongues more years than I had been alive! You can understand that one as young as I was would feel a sense of inadequacy.

Also, there were problems in that church. I knew something should be said to the people, but I didn’t know what to say. I was afraid that if I said anything I would say the wrong thing. There were conditions that existed in that church that had existed for twenty-three years. I knew something ought to be done about the problems, but I didn’t know what to do. And if I did something, I was afraid I’d do the wrong thing.

I remember I had gotten up early one Sunday morning, and I became burdened about all the problems in the church. I suppose this was the only time in my life that I momentarily succumbed to a burden or care of this nature. I became so taken up with thinking about the problems in that church and wondering what to do, that when I came to myself, I was out walking in the yard (the parsonage was right next to the church). I don’t remember going out there. When I came to myself, I didn’t even know how I got out there.

Out there walking that yard, I realized what I was doing, and I asked myself, What am I doing out here?

Then I thought, Now, Lord, as the pastor, I have some responsibilities in this church. Something ought to be done, but I don’t know what to do. I feel my inadequacy.

Then I said, “Lord, You forgive me. I know better than this. I know better than to worry. I shouldn’t be overly concerned and full of anxiety about anything. I was tempted and momentarily I succumbed to anxiety, but I refuse to worry.”

I could sense the Spirit of God saying to my spirit, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

I said, “Lord, I know that I have responsibilities as pastor, but I am going to turn all these church problems over to You. I’m not going to worry about them. I can’t fix them anyway.

“Lord, I’m going to preach the Word. I’m going to treat everyone right. I’m going to visit the sick, and I’m going to leave everything else to You. And I’m going to eat every meal and have a good night’s sleep every night because I’m not carrying these burdens — You are.”

 When I said that, it was just like something lifted from me. I went to church happy and singing, and the Spirit of God met us and we had a glorious service. Marvelous things happened in that service.

We would have a district fellowship meeting among pastors on the first Monday of each month. I’d go to these meetings, and the preachers would all be talking about their cares, their anxieties, their burdens, and their responsibilities.

These ministers would say to me, “How goes the battle?” They were all in a battle, but I didn’t have any battle. Praise God! I had the victory! Men in battle haven’t won the victory yet. The battle is the Lord’s, but the victory is ours. As I walked along carefree, here these ministers stood with long faces, talking about cares, burdens, and problems in their churches.

One of them said to me some time later, “I’ll tell you, I got mad about it because your faith really convicted us. You would just wave your hand and say, ‘Men, I don’t have a care! I couldn’t be better,’ and just go right on by.” He said those pastors would just stand there and blink their eyes and look at one another. Some of them would shake their heads and say, “The poor boy. He doesn’t have enough sense to worry.” No, I had too much sense to worry — too much Bible sense, that is.

I want to illustrate something to you. Can you see that if I had cast my cares about the church over on the Lord, I didn’t have those cares anymore? I didn’t have them; the Lord did. I didn’t say that no cares existed. I just said, “I don’t have a care,” because I didn’t; the Lord did. Praise God!

If I had three dollars in my billfold, and I gave them to you, I wouldn’t have them anymore. Then if someone came along and said, “Brother Hagin, I’m a little short on money. Could you loan me a dollar? I’ll pay you back tomorrow,” I would have to say to you, “My brother, I would gladly loan you a dollar, but I don’t have a dollar.” I’d be telling the truth, wouldn’t I? How could I loan that person a dollar if I didn’t have a dollar? Those three dollars I did have existed, all right, but I didn’t have them anymore. I had given them away.

In much the same way, if I cast my cares and anxieties on the Lord and someone says, “How goes the battle?” I’d have to say, “I don’t have a care.” Wouldn’t I be telling the truth? Of course I would!

Some of these preachers said later, “I know better. He is lying. I know he does have a care.” But I didn’t say cares didn’t exist; I just said I didn’t have them. If someone asked me for a dollar and I didn’t have any money with me, I wouldn’t tell them that a dollar doesn’t exist. I would only tell them that I don’t have one. Cares do exist, but I’ve given mine away. I don’t have them; the Lord has them!

One particular pastor, who was a neighboring pastor, would say, “He is lying. I know him better than any of the rest of you. And I know about all the problems in his church.” He’d mention about four or five of the problems he knew about, and they were even worse than anything he had in his church. But I’d still just breeze by and say, “Men, I don’t have a care.” Hallelujah! I didn’t.

 The Lord had all of my cares.

William James Roop

Roop-Crappell Ministries

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Baptism In Jesus' Name

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Here is an article by an unknown author that I wanted to share.

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BAPTISM in JESUS NAME - the verses containing every tense of the word baptize are listed below. 

Four-hundred years of silence was broken when Gabriel announced the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ. Six months after John the Baptist was born Jesus would be born. The entire Old Testament foretold of Jesus Christ the Savoir of the World. The Lamb slain from the foundation of the World would soon die on the cross for all of humanity.  

The Last Words of Jesus - post resurrection- as recorded in the Book of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts.

Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name "OF" the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mark 16:16 He that believeth AND IS baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Between Mark 16:19 and 16:20 The Day of Pentecost took place!

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Luke 24:47 And that repentance and REMISSION of sins should be preached in HIS NAME among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Notice in verse 37 that EVERY APOSTLE WAS ASKED WHAT SHALL WE DO? BUT only Peter lifted up his voice.

Act 2:37-38 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? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST for the REMISSION (JESUS said in Luke 24:47 that repentance and remission of sins would be preached in His NAME) of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Act 10:46-48 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the NAME OF THE LORD Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the KEYS of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Please note that it was Peter that first preached salvation to the Jews in Acts chapter 2 and It was Peter who preached it first to the Gentiles in Acts Chapter 10. He was given the KEYS to the kingdom of Heaven. Countless Others would preach the same message but he was the first.

Act 19:3-5 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard [this], they were baptized in THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS.

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Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] ALL in the NAME of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

In Acts 18 Apostle Paul Says Apollos only knew the baptism of John. In Acts 19 having met disciples of John.  Paul "re-baptized" them in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said "He that Believeth and is baptized shall be saved"

Acts 8:12 When they believed they were baptized

Acts 18:8 When they believed they were baptized

Acts 16:14 When Lydia attended to the things spoken by Paul she and her household were baptized 

Paul said I am willing to die for the NAME of Jesus

Act 21:13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

We are washed, sanctified, justified by the NAME

1Co 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

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The Name of the Father is Jesus. Jesus said I come in my father's name. He said he was given his name by inheritance. 

John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Heb 1:4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost baptism is a powerless tradition. Casting out devils must be done in the name of Jesus Christ. You cannot cast out devils in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost nor can you wash away sins by those titles. Remission of sins only takes place by the Name of Jesus Christ.

Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus 

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I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire: - Matthew 3:11 KJV

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. - Mark 1:4 KJV

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. - Mark 1:8 KJV

John answered, saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: - Luke 3:16 KJV

John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; - John 1:26 KJV

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. - John 1:33 KJV

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. - 1 Corinthians 1:17 KJV.

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And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. - Matthew 3:6 KJV.

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. - Matthew 3:13 KJV.

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? - Matthew 3:14 KJV.

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: - Matthew 3:16 KJV.

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. - Matthew 20:22 KJV.

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared of my Father. - Matthew 20:23 KJV.

And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. - Mark 1:5 KJV.

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I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. - Mark 1:8 KJV

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. - Mark 1:9 KJV

But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? - Mark 10:38 KJV

And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: - Mark 10:39 KJV

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. - Mark 16:16 KJV

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? - Luke 3:7 KJV

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? - Luke 3:12 KJV

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, - Luke 3:21 KJV.

And all the people that heard [him], and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. - Luke 7:29 KJV.

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But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. - Luke 7:30 KJV

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! - Luke 12:50 KJV

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. - John 3:22 KJV

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. - John 3:23 KJV

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, - John 4:1 KJV

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) - John 4:2 KJV

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. - John 10:40 KJV

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. - Acts 1:5 KJV.

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Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. - Acts 2:38 KJV

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:41 KJV

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. - Acts 8:12 KJV

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. - Acts 8:13 KJV

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) - Acts 8:16 KJV

And as they went on [their] way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, [here is] water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? - Acts 8:36 KJV

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. - Acts 8:38 KJV

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. - Acts 9:18 KJV

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? - Acts 10:47 KJV

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. - Acts 10:48 KJV

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. - Acts 11:16 KJV

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought [us], saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide [there]. And she constrained us. - Acts 16:15 KJV

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed [their] stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. - Acts 16:33 KJV

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. - Acts 18:8 KJV

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. - Acts 19:3 KJV

Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. - Acts 19:4 KJV

When they heard [this], they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. - Acts 19:5 KJV

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. - Acts 22:16 KJV.

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 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? - Romans 6:3 KJV

Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? - 1 Corinthians 1:13 KJV

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; - 1 Corinthians 1:14 KJV

Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. - 1 Corinthians 1:15 KJV

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. - 1 Corinthians 1:16 KJV

And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; - 1 Corinthians 10:2 KJV

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. - 1 Corinthians 12:13 KJV

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? - 1 Corinthians 15:29 KJV

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. - Galatians 3:27 KJV.

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And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? - John 1:25 KJV

BAPTIZETH occurs 2x in 2 VERSES

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. - John 1:33 KJV

And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all [men] come to him. - John 3:26 KJV

BAPTIZING occurs 4x in 4 VERSES

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: - Matthew 28:19 KJV

These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. - John 1:28 KJV

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. - John 1:31 KJV

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. - John 3:23 KJV.

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But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? - Matthew 3:7 KJV

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. - Matthew 20:22 KJV

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared of my Father. - Matthew 20:23 KJV

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? - Matthew 21:25 KJV

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. - Mark 1:4 KJV

But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? - Mark 10:38 KJV

And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: - Mark 10:39 KJV

The baptism of John, was [it] from heaven, or of men? answer me. - Mark 11:30 KJV

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; - Luke 3:3 KJV

And all the people that heard [him], and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. - Luke 7:29 KJV

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! - Luke 12:50 KJV.

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The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? - Luke 20:4 KJV

Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. - Acts 1:22 KJV

That word, [I say], ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; - Acts 10:37 KJV

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. - Acts 13:24 KJV

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. - Acts 18:25 KJV

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. - Acts 19:3 KJV

Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. - Acts 19:4 KJV

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. - Romans 6:4 KJV

One Lord, one faith, one baptism, - Ephesians 4:5 KJV

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with [him] through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. - Colossians 2:12 KJV

The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: - 1 Peter 3:21 KJV

BAPTISMS occurs 1x in 1 VERSE

[Heb 6:2 KJV] 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

William James Roop

Roop-Crappell Ministries

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Baptism In The Name Of Jesus

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Here is an article from an unknown author that I wanted to share.

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To all ministers, saints, Christian’s, and aspiring Christian’s of all religions and denominations. There are many reasons the Apostolic church baptizes in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

We have all learned the Word of God through the discipline of study and revelation by God. No one living today or in any generation to come will add to the Word of God. It is written, and it is complete, and it is more than sufficient to save us and the world. 

The 63 books of the Bible contain recorded history of people and events. Some writers recorded events passed down by written records and even oral tradition. 

Every New Testament book, from Romans' to Revelation was inspired writing from a reed pen or quill pen onto papyrus or parchment. These were all letters inspired by God and written by man. 

However, the book of Acts is unlike those letters written to individuals or churches. Paul wrote the book of Romans as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost. Luke when writing the book of Acts didn’t write down what he thought. He wrote down what he saw and heard.

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When Peter spoke up on the day of Pentecost, after those present ask all of the Apostles what they should do. Peter lifted up his voice. 

Please understand he didn’t have a bible to consult. He didn’t ask those present to turn to Acts and read along. He spoke as the Holy Ghost moved on Him, a short seven days after Jesus ascended. 

He said “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Acts‬ ‭2:38‬ 

He didn’t read the book of Romans to come to that conclusion. He didn’t read the book of Matthew or any Old Testament book. He preached the message of Pentecost after the Holy Ghost fell. 

He spoke as he was inspired by God to speak. Romans wouldn’t be written for another 30 years. Nothing written later would contradict what Peter preached, it only affirms what he preached. 

Peter preached and Luke recorded what he preached. Nothing that would be written later had the authority to contradict anything Peter preached. And nothing did. What would be written later only affirmed and confirmed Peter’s message. 

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Peter couldn’t have confused anything written in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Romans or more because these books were not yet written. 

Peter preached that day as the Holy Ghost inspired him to. Every Word written after that could only confirm those words preached by Peter, and confirm they do. 

When you baptize someone in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, you are repeating what Jesus said instead of obeying what He said. 

When you baptize in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ you can fulfill Matthew 28:19. If you baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost you leave Acts 2:38 unfulfilled. 

Peter didn’t know anything about do all in the name of the Lord Jesus because Colossians would not be written until 60 AD or later. 

In short, nothing written in the New Testament contradicts what Peter preached on the day of Pentecost.

William James Roop

Roop-Crappell Ministries

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango