Which baptism saved you water or Holy Spirit?

Question

Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the only one that saves. If you believe the water baptism saved you, then you might what to examine yourself to see weather you are in the faith. Start reading the Bible and do not just take peoples word for it.

Answer 1

Neither.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit is evidence of salvation, not salvation itself.

Baptism by water is a command to believers to do after they're saved.

Answer 2

Water baptism saves (1 Peter 3:21). Those who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Galatians 3:27).

There are ten examples in the Bible regarding receiving salvation after being baptized in water for remission of your sins (Acts 2:38)

1. The Jews at Pentecost (Acts 2:36-47)
2. The Samaritans (Acts 8:5-13)
3. The Ethiopean Eunuch (Acts 8:26-39)
4. Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:1-18)
5. Cornelius and his household (Acts 10:1-47)
6. Lydia (Acts 16:13-15)
7. The Phillipian Jailer (Acts 16:25-34)
8. The Corinthians (Acts 16:24-28)
9. Apollos (Acts 18-Acts 19:11)
10. The Ephesians (Acts 19:1-5)

The Holy Spirit baptism only occurred twice in the Bilble. It was promised to the twelve disciples (Apostles) by Jesus in John 14:26; 16:13-14; Acts 1:4-5. The second time was with Cornelius and his household (Acts 10:44-48), where God showed Peter that he was also accepting the Gentiles into the church, as he had the Jews. Holy Spirit baptism was never of sign of anyone being saved. Cornelius and his household received the Holy Spirit before they were saved. They were all baptized in water afterwards.

If the Ethiopean Eunuch was saved before he was baptized in water, there would've been no reason for him to say "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" and Philip saying "If you believe, then you may." and the Eunuch answering "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" and then Philip and he going into the water and Philip baptizing him.

Holy Spirit baptism has never saved anyone and doesn't save anyone today. Jesus said, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. He that believeth not, shall be damned" (Mark 16:15, 16). When one is baptized into Christ, via water baptism, they are baptized into his death (Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12). Baptism is a commandment given by Jesus himself. Anyone who wishes to be saved from their sins must be baptized, immersed in water, just like those who were during the days of the early church. Jesus set the example with John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17) and all those who are to be considered by Christ must follow suit and be baptized or remain unsaved.

Hopefully this cleared up any misconception that you've been having regarding the difference between Holy Spirit and Water Baptism. Only one of these were commanded by Jesus to be undertaken. It's in your Bible. Look and see for yourself.

Answer 3

Holy Spirit. The water baptism is an act of obedience once you are saved by the Holy Spirit.

Answer 4

You have mentioned 2 baptisms.

Holy Spirit baptism was a promise made to the apostles at a particular time. In Acts 1:5 it records Jesus as saying, “You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Notice, addressed to a particular people –“you” (the apostles) at a particular time “not many days from now”. This event was accomplished on the day of Pentecost! (Acts 2:1-4)

This baptism was a promise, but never a command! This baptism was a sign that the apostles had the authority to speak for the Lord, and it gave them the ability to communicate to people in different languages. The purpose of this baptism was not to save. (The Baptism that saves was commanded in verse 38.)

The baptism of the great commission, however, was commanded (to all people)! (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:16) This baptism is for salvation (Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:38).

This baptism is in water and it is a representation of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12)

In Acts 8:38, it shows the Phillip and the eunuch went down into the water. In Acts 10:47 Peter said, “Can any refuse WATER that these may be baptized…?”

In this instance, the angel had told Cornelius to send for Peter who would “speak words to you by which you will be saved.” (Acts 11:14)

As Peter “BEGAN to speak” (Acts 11:15), the Holy Spirit fell on them just like it did in Acts 1. This is not when they were saved, but a sign that they could receive salvation. (Acts 10:47) (Holy Spirit baptism was a sign that could be see by others.) Remember that salvation was as a result of the WORDS that Peter was to speak!

So, what were those words? “He commanded them to be baptized (in water) in the name of Jesus Christ!” (Acts 10:48) It is this baptism in water according to the instructions (authority) of Jesus Christ that saved them!

Also, this time was the last example of a Holy Spirit baptism in the Bible, but there continued to be water baptisms. Also, speaking of the water of the great flood and how it washed away the evil from the world and allowed Noah to begin a new life in a new world, Peter says, “In a like figure, baptism now saves you…”! (1 Peter 3:20-21) It is at this baptism that we “rise to walk in newness of life!” (Romans 6:3-4) We cannot be saved if we are not “born again” into this new life in Christ!

You have spoken of TWO baptisms, but by the time the book of Ephesians was written, the Bible tells us “There is… ONE baptism” (Ephesians 4:4-5)! In the Bible, we see that water baptism continued to be practiced and commanded. This therefore must be the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4!

This baptism washes away sins (Acts 22:16) by placing us “into Christ” and into contact with His death, burial and resurrection! (Romans 6:3-4) At His death is where the saving blood was shed. It is this blood that washes away our sins (Rev. 1:5). By contacting His death, we contact this saving blood and are saved! That is why Peter was able to say “baptism now saves… through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”! (1 Peter 3:21)

Jesus commanded baptism! "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him". (Hebrews 5:9)

Answer 5

Baptism of the spirit is the one you want for the Holy Sprite the water one is the public affirmation of your choice. But the whole spirit descends on the water, that's why it's called Holy water.

Answer 6

Neither saved me. The acceptance of Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of my life saved me from eternal damnation. We should be water baptised because Jesus instructed us to. We should accept the baptism of the Holy Spirit because He enables us so much, gives us a closer walk with the Father, and keeps us.

Answer 7

The Holy Spirit. Water baptism is a display showing you believe Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the grave.

Answer 8

Yes this is true!!! Baptism is a way of showing that we have been reborn and our sins washed away!!! Their is only one way to be saved Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ

John 3:16

Answer 9

It is through Baptism that we are "born again" (or "born from above") of "water and of the Spirit" (John 3:3-5).

The Old Covenant was entered into through circumcision; the New Covenant is entered into through Baptism.

Just as children were once circumsized as infants, they are now baptized as infants because the Kingdom of God, which is entered into through Baptism, most certainly includes them.

Baptism leaves an indelible mark on the soul, so one may be baptized only once.

The earliest extra-Biblical writing we have on the topic is the Didache, a 1st c. document known as "The Teachings of the Twelve Apostles." On the topic of Baptism, it reads:

But concerning baptism, thus baptize ye: having first recited all these precepts [i.e., all that is included in the Rite of Baptism], baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in running water; but if thou hast not running water, baptize in some other water, and if thou canst not baptize in cold, in warm water; but if thou hast neither, pour water three times on the head, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. But before the baptism, let him who baptizeth and him who is baptized fast previously, and any others who may be able. And thou shalt command him who is baptized to fast one or two days before.

If you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ but have not been baptized, be baptized as soon as possible, and have your children baptized, too!

"Ego te baptizo in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti."

Answer 10

Acts 1:5