The N.T. practice was
water baptism immediately upon profession of faith (whether it was needed or not).
Not exact matches
Though
water baptism is a great and wonderful symbol, it is not
immediately understood by our surrounding culture as it was in New Testament times.
Remember, whenever we see the word «
baptism» in Scripture, we must not
immediately think about dunking somebody under
water, but must first remember what the word means, namely, «to be immersed, overcome, or fully identified with» something or somebody else.
I noticed you said, «But after this initial preaching of the Gospel and
water baptism followed by Spirit
baptism, the
baptism of the Spirit comes
immediately upon a person believing in Jesus for eternal life, whether or not they get
water baptized» I must loving tell you this isn't what the bible teaches about
baptism.
But after this initial preaching of the Gospel and
water baptism followed by Spirit
baptism, the
baptism of the Spirit comes
immediately upon a person believing in Jesus for eternal life, whether or not they get
water baptized, and most often, this Spirit
baptism is no longer accompanied by signs and wonders.